Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Maeda finds it's way through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses.
Maeda looks to land a combination but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maeda misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maeda throws a right hand that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Maeda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Itzpapalotltotec!#SUB#
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec moves into full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Itzpapalotltotec being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard. #REVB#
Itzpapalotltotec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itzpapalotltotec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from the top position.
Maeda working a defensive guard here.
Maeda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Maeda looking to control. #T2##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itzpapalotltotec defends well.
Itzpapalotltotec looking to pass the guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Let's hope that Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving. #SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec defends it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Itzpapalotltotec continues to drive forward.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maedas head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with some punches.
Maeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Itzpapalotltotec manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Itzpapalotltotec.
Maeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Itzpapalotltotec gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Itzpapalotltotec on the inside.
Maeda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itzpapalotltotec.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
Maeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Itzpapalotltotec controls his hands.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Maeda blocks a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Maeda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maeda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Itzpapalotltotec working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards. #BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maeda thinking.
Maeda misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Maeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maeda moves out of range as Itzpapalotltotec strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maeda with a body shot.
Maeda with a jab.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maeda's hands.
Maeda throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Maeda lands with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Maeda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec gets full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Itzpapalotltotec is on top in guard. #REVB#
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Itzpapalotltotec.#SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec defends it easily. #SUB#
Maeda has his foot on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itzpapalotltotec works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Itzpapalotltotec slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
Maeda trying to control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Itzpapalotltotec uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec tries for a kimura but Maeda is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Itzpapalotltotec working away.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
Maeda tries to bench press Itzpapalotltotec off him but Itzpapalotltotec keeps the position.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position but Maeda is working away.
Maeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Itzpapalotltotec performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to pass to mount but Maeda is defending the position.
Maeda is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Maeda 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Maeda misses its target.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Maeda.
Maeda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maeda lands with a cross.
Maeda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Maeda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Itzpapalotltotec on the side of the head.
Maeda throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Maeda avoids it with no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a looping overhand right but Maeda ducks down to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maeda throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Maeda cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda clobbers Itzpapalotltotec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maeda's head.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Maeda misses with a wild combination.
Maeda wants to clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
A big left from Maeda misses.
Itzpapalotltotec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda darts in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets double underhooks and turns Maeda into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Maeda.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a right hand underneath Maeda's ribcage. Maeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch.
Maeda has a takedown stuffed.
Itzpapalotltotec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maeda misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda drops his hands momentarily and Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maeda misses the body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda tries to clinch there but Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a glancing blow to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Itzpapalotltotec 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 129
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Maeda looks to land a combination but Verreira avoids it well.
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verreira has time to react.#TD2#
Verreira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Verreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maeda is trying to maintain the position but Verreira is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Verreira is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda trying to hold on to Verreira's head to control him but Verreira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira working over Maeda with some ground and pound. Maeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Verreira is controlling well.
My spies in Gym inform me that Verreira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Verreira wants to pass the guard but Maeda is defending well. #T1#
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Verreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verreira trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Verreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda tries to roll over but Verreira keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Verreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maeda is just riding it out for now. Verreira eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maeda taking some punishment here, with Verreira in his half guard.
Verreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Maeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Verreira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Verreira's back!
Maeda lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maeda punishes Verreira with strikes from the back mount.
Verreira staying busy and making it hard for Maeda to control.
Maeda has the hooks in. Verreira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verreira trying to control the action but Maeda just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Verreira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The referee is taking a good look at Verreira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Maeda!
Verreira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Verreira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maeda.
Verreira is trying to break free.
Maeda scores with punches from the back.
Verreira tries to break free.
Maeda has Verreira flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Verreira right now.
Verreira trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Verreira right now.
Verreira prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maeda lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Verreira trying to control the position but Maeda manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Maeda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Verreira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maeda gets his way!
Verreira wants to escape the position.
Verreira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verreira is in trouble now - Maeda has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verreira taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Verreira. Those never looked like landing.
Verreira misses with a straight left.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Verreira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Verreira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Verreira smiles and moves away.
A jab from Verreira does it's job there.
Verreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verreira throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Verreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Verreira circles away.
Verreira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Verreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verreira can do to turn this around?
Verreira misses with a straight right.
Verreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Verreira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Verreira looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Verreira with a nice cross.#CL2#
Verreira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Verreira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maeda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maeda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Verreira lands a shot to the head.
Maeda is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Verreira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maeda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maeda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Verreira is looking to control Maeda but Maeda is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Verreira doesn't have the hooks in and Maeda manages to turn into his guard.
Verreira wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Verreira is still trying to improve position.
Maeda trying to control but Verreira is working from the bottom.
Maeda is pushing down on Verreira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verreira is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Verreira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Verreira is defending well.
Verreira tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Verreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Verreira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Maeda is thwarting Verreira's attempts to control the position.
Maeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Verreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verreira wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Verreira gets back to full guard.
Maeda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Verreira gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Verreira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is keen to just control but Verreira is a slippery customer.
Verreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Verreira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maeda.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Verreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Verreira jabs Maeda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verreira throws out the jab.
Verreira stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda shoots and misses #CL2#
and Verreira counters by clinching up.
Verreira misses with the head strike.
Verreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Maeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maeda does it's job there.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
Verreira ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Verreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
It looked like Maeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Verreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda throws a hook but Verreira blocks it.
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!
Verreira works Maeda's body with a nice hook.#T1##TD2#
Verreira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verreira lands in his opponent's guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Maeda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Verreira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Verreira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maeda's guard. #T2#
Verreira wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Verreira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maeda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Verreira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verreira is nestled in close to Maeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Verreira throwing shots but Maeda is blocking nicely.
Vinicius Verreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda won't allow Verreira to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Verreira is looking for a kimura but Maeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Verreira to get the leverage.
Verreira is trying to control. Maeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Verreira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Verreira stalling.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Verreira has control of the leg.
Maeda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Verreira is pressing down on Maeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maeda is holding on for now.
Verreira passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Verreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maeda manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Verreira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Maeda manages to get back to half guard.
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. Verreira connects with a nice short shot to Maeda's temple.
Maeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verreira is one step ahead there.
Verreira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Verreira throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully.
Maeda controlling Verreira's posture.
Verreira pushing down on Maeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Verreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Verreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verreira.
Verreira throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verreira connects with a jab.
Verreira throws out a powerful jab.
Maeda sizes up Verreira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maeda throws a jab when Verreira was well out of range.
Maeda throws a body punch but Verreira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Verreira circles away.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Verreira sprawls well.
Verreira misses with a straight left. #T1#
Verreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda misses the jab.
Maeda takes one to the chin there.
Verreira slips a jab from Maeda.
Verreira misses with an uppercut
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Verreira throws a combination that misses
and Maeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Maeda gets caught flat footed, as Verreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Verreira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verreira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Verreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Verreira trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verreira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Maeda has an active guard here but Verreira has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Verreira moves into full mount! Maeda won't be happy about that!
Maeda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Verreira tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
Verreira lands a couple of good shots and Maeda has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda is trapped and Verreira is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I would not like to be Maeda right now. #T4#
Maeda is trying to break free.
Maeda just trying to survive but Verreira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Verreira tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke.
Maeda tries to escape but Verreira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Verreira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Verreira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verreira wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Maeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vinicius Verreira dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Verreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Verreira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Verreira takes a shot to the head.
Verreira can't find room to land a body shot as Maeda controls the action.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Verreira lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Verreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Verreira circles away easily#CL2#
and Verreira counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Verreira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Verreira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maeda scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Verreira avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Maeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verreira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Verreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maeda won't allow Verreira to sweep him here.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Verreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Verreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Verreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Verreira is working Maeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verreira defends well.#T2#
Verreira looking to pass the guard.
Verreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verreira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maeda has his hands on Verreira's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vinicius Verreira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verreira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Verreira pushes his legs off easily.
Verreira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verreira stands and throws Maeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Maeda is looking to reverse the position.
Verreira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Verreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verreira 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Verreira!
Vinicius Verreira is the new lightweight champion!
Vinicius Verreira very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sukulaku momentarily.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Sukulaku slips a jab and a cross from Maeda.
Maeda throws a combination that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sukulaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sukulaku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maeda passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda with shots to the head and body - Sukulaku looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sukulaku regains half guard.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukulaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maeda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Sukulaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sukulaku.#SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Sukulaku is defending the position.
Sukulaku is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukulaku keeps working. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sukulaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Sukulaku is defending the position.
Maeda prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.#SUB#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom.
Sukulaku wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Maeda prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sukulaku gets full guard.
Maeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Maeda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maeda stands up over Sukulaku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
Maeda trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sukulaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Sukulaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sukulaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maeda defends it easily.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sukulaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Sukulaku avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sukulaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Sukulaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Sukulaku.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda wants to clinch.
Jyrki Sukulaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice shot by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukulaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sukulaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maeda.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda scores with a jab. Sukulaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda misses with a two punch combination.
Maeda lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back. #T2#
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Maeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukulaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Maeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Maeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda postures up. #SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Sukulaku keeps moving.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Maeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Sukulaku is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Sukulaku 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.
Maeda controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sukulaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukulaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maeda looks to land a combination but Sukulaku avoids it well.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku scores with a punch to the head.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sukulaku but Sukulaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda lands with a cross. #T1#
Sukulaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sukulaku is trying to improve his position.
Maeda wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping him busy.
Maeda cracks Sukulaku with a big elbow.
Sukulaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maeda.
Sukulaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukulaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sukulaku is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Maeda working away.
Maeda is working Sukulaku over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sukulaku is trying to improve his position.
Sukulaku is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Sukulaku is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
Sukulaku tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sukulaku, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Maeda scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sukulaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sukulaku tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukulaku keeps working.
Sukulaku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maeda works to advance to full mount. Sukulaku defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Maeda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sukulaku turns into him and now he's in Maeda's guard. #SUB2#
Sukulaku avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Sukulaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sukulaku not doing much here.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
Sukulaku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sukulaku tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Thomas Maeda just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Sukulaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Despite the aggression on Maeda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maeda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Maeda rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maeda.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Sukulaku holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
Maeda misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda pushes off an throws an elbow but Sukulaku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maeda.
Maeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sukulaku blocks a body shot from Maeda. #T1#
Maeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sukulaku prevents it.
Maeda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maeda is trying to break the clinch but Sukulaku is controlling him.
Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Maeda tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Maeda back against the cage.
Maeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maeda tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukulaku has him pressed against the cage.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sukulaku blocks an uppercut.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda.
A short right from Maeda on the inside.
Maeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukulaku has him pressed against the cage.
Sukulaku tries to pull guard but Maeda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Sukulaku controls his hands.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Maeda.
Maeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maeda tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukulaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sukulaku blocks an uppercut. #T3##TD#
Sukulaku manages to pull guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sukulaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maeda defends it easily.#SUB#
Sukulaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Sukulaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Maeda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Sukulaku is defending well.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Sukulaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda is nestled in close to Sukulaku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't.
Maeda is trying to control. Sukulaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't.
Sukulaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A lazy left from Sukulaku finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maeda.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda throws out a powerful jab.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Sukulaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maeda 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Sukulaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maeda on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda cracks Sukulaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maeda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Sukulaku scores with a nice head shot.
Sukulaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Nice takedown defense from Sukulaku. No joy for Maeda on that attempt. #KD#
Sukulaku cracks Maeda with a big right hand and Maeda goes down!#ROC#Maeda is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maeda is still in real trouble! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sukulaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sukulaku is trying to work for a kimura but Maeda is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Sukulaku is trying to work for a kimura but Maeda is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukulaku pulls his head out easily.
Maeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukulaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukulaku wants to pass to mount but Maeda is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maeda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sukulaku stalling.
Maeda trying to hold on to Sukulaku's head to control him but Sukulaku postures up. #T3#
Maeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sukulaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Maeda is defending well.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku controlling the action here.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Maeda is staying active underneath Sukulaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sukulaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maeda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sukulaku scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Maeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sukulaku is trying to defend but Maeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Sukulaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda is the new lightweight champion!
Thomas Maeda made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maeda counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie looks winded!#CL#
Maeda pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Maeda has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Maeda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Maeda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Maeda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maeda is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T2#
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maeda in particular looking to stall.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard. #SUB#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Maeda trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Maeda. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Maeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T4#
Maeda advances position into side control!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maeda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Maeda as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Gracie misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maeda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Maeda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Maeda working hard to break the clinch.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maeda lands with a right to the head.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maeda is defending well.
Maeda is working Gracie over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maeda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow. #T1##BC#
Maeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mateus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Maeda, which made it look bad.
Maeda lands a jab-cross combination.
Maeda dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maeda has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Maeda working a defensive guard here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that second round.
That's time! Maeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Maeda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Maeda catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas Maeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Maeda dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maeda.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Maeda misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Maeda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Gracie stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maeda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Maeda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Maeda fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Maeda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maeda.
Gracie with a nice cross.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda with a hook.
Maeda misses with a wild combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Maeda looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Maeda finish him?
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda swinging wildly here.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Maeda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maeda throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD#
Maeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Maeda is now in Gracie's guard.
Maeda is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Maeda lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Maeda scoring with strikes. #T3#
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Maeda controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maeda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maeda landing shots from mount.
Maeda lands a couple of good shots and Gracie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maeda is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Maeda biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Maeda looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie covers up after that shot from Maeda. #SUB#
Maeda looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maeda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie covers up after that shot from Maeda.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Maeda landing with strikes.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maeda scores with strikes from the back.
Gracie tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Maeda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Maeda has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maeda 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
After the big win, Thomas Maeda made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kore Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kettu as he connects with a hook.
Maeda throws a combination that misses
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Kettu gets through Maeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Maeda manages to break the clinch.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
Kettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
Maeda throws a leg kick
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Maeda misses with the combination.
Maeda sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Maeda throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu lands with a cross.
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maeda in his tracks.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Maeda.
Maeda wants to clinch but Kettu slips to the side
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Kettu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Maeda is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu cracks Maeda with a good jab.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Maeda! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Maeda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
A relieved looking Esa Kettu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SYN 844 Sosa vs. Ho Joy
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Maeda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maeda trying to control the position.
Pawlik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Pawlik avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Pawlik pushes his legs off easily.
Pawlik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pawlik wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pawlik passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pawlik throwing strikes from guard but Maeda blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pawlik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily. #SUB2#
Maeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pawlik has picked Maeda up and slammed him! Maeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Pawlik manages to pass to side control!
Pawlik cracks Maeda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pawlik is working Maeda over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Pawlik working away.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pawlik wants to take a breather but Maeda is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Pawlik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda taking some punishment here, with Pawlik in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Pawlik. #SUB2#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.
Pawlik prevents Maeda from improving his position.
Maeda is staying active underneath Pawlik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pawlik working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pawlik wants to take a breather but Maeda is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlik is aware though and is defending well.
Pawlik throwing strikes from guard but Maeda blocks nicely.
Pawlik working some strikes from top position.
Pawlik working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Pawlik is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawlik wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Pawlik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pawlik 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.
Pawlik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Pawlik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pawlik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maeda stuffs the takedown.
A shot to the body from Pawlik misses
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Maeda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maeda showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda prevents Pawlik from improving his position.
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maeda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pawlik? #T1#
Maeda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawlik is looking to escape.
Pawlik tries to hold on but Maeda postures up.
Pawlik in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maeda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maeda working Pawlik over with strikes here.
Maeda prevents Pawlik from getting the reversal.
Maeda wants to control the pace but Pawlik is squirming around nicely.
Pawlik gets back to half guard.
Pawlik tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Pawlik is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Pawlik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Pawlik is keeping the position.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Pawlik controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself.
Pawlik is controlling Maeda's posture.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily. #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawlik trying to control the position. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda postures up in Pawlik's guard and throws a big left but Pawlik 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.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pawlik's head.
Maeda trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Maeda trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pawlik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlik is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pawlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Pawlik backs off Maeda throws a huge counter combo but Pawlik manages to avoid it all.
Pawlik cracks Maeda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maeda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pawlik scores with a nice strike.
Pawlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Pawlik connects with a right hand. Maeda shakes it off.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda throws the left hand but Pawlik avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Maeda as Pawlik shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pawlik is defended easily by Maeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Pawlik saw that one coming.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Pawlik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maeda swivels and escapes.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Pawlik avoids them all with ease.
Pawlik fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pawlik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pawlik cracks Maeda with a good jab.
Maeda throws a right and a left that Pawlik avoids nicely.
Pawlik misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Maeda as Pawlik shoots in.
It seemed like Maeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##TD#
Pawlik gets a takedown into half guard.
Maeda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pawlik.
Pawlik is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Pawlik there. #T3#
Maeda is trying to control but can't.
Pawlik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pawlik throwing shots but Maeda is blocking nicely.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
Maeda wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Pawlik connects with a nice short shot to Maeda's temple.
Maeda gets full guard.
Pawlik with a nice head shot there.
Maeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pawlik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pawlik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pawlik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maeda some visible discomfort. #T4#
Maeda wants to control but Pawlik postures up.
Pawlik trying to control the position but Maeda is working away.
Pawlik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maeda tries to bench press Pawlik off him but Pawlik keeps the position.
Pawlik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maeda to see if he's OK.
Maeda tries to improve position but can't.
Pawlik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maeda is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlik scoring with strikes but Maeda is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pawlik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Thomas Maeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SYN 835 Graves vs. Peterson
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Cole misses.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Maeda throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Maeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Maeda throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maeda throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Maeda is rocked!#T1#
Good leg kick by Cole.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cole! Maeda is out on his feet! Cole rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Maeda is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Maeda is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
A very excited looking James Cole rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Thomas Maeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SYN 825 Reilly vs. Mfer
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Maeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caldeira.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maeda. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira throws out a loose jab but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Caldeira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caldeira continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caldeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda avoids the head kick by Caldeira.
Caldeira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maeda is out of range and Caldeira settles back down.
Caldeira misses with an uppercut
and Maeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Maeda to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Caldeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Caldeira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Caldeira defends it well.
Caldeira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Maeda drops Caldeira with a nice combination! Maeda dives into Caldeira's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Maeda stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Maeda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Caldeira! #SUB2#
Maeda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Caldeira has worked his arm free - good work by Caldeira!
Maeda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Maeda wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caldeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Caldeira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caldeira moves into full guard.
Maeda trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Maeda preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maeda checks a low kick from Caldeira.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Caldeira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Maeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caldeira's guard.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Caldeira wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Maeda trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Maeda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Caldeira struggling a bit here.
Maeda working the ground and pound from side control.
Maeda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Caldeira is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maeda lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Caldeira seems a little lost for a moment, as Maeda dominates the positioning.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Caldeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control the pace.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Caldeira is looking to stall in half guard but Maeda is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Caldeira taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Maeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Maeda made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Hero finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hero.
Maeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero working away.#SUB#
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Maeda is defending well.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maeda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hero is chipping away with strikes.
Maeda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maeda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Hero seems to be looking for submissions.
Maeda tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Maeda trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up. #T2#
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.
Maeda is looking to control Hero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maeda avoid being mounted?
Hero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back!
Maeda scores with strikes from the back. #T3##SUB2#
Maeda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hero tries to roll but Maeda sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Hero showing good submission defense here.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for the choke from the back.
Maeda missing with strikes from the back.
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Hero right now.
Hero trying to control the action but Maeda just sinks the hooks in.
Maeda lands shots from the back. #T4#
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands. #SUB2#
Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Hero showing good submission defense here.
Maeda is not going to allow Hero to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maeda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Hero prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.
Maeda controlling well, preventing Hero from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hero gets caught flat footed, as Maeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Hero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily. #T1#
Maeda keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Maeda looking to control.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hero has picked Maeda up and slammed him! Maeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Hero manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Maeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hero has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#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.
Hero wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Maeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Maeda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maeda punishes Hero with strikes from the back mount.
Hero is keeping busy.
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Maeda is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hero. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hero is in bad spot here.
Maeda lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well, with Maeda on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hero is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hero tries to roll but Maeda sticks to his back.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands.
Maeda is punishing Hero with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Maeda looking to break Hero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maeda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maeda controlling the positon.
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Maeda gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Maeda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Maeda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maeda is not going to allow Hero to sit and survive in this position.
Maeda keeps control of the position easily here as Hero tries to buck him off.
Hero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maeda cracks Hero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
Hero slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hero with a nice calf kick.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
And Maeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Hero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Maeda gets a takedown into half guard.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hero is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Hero's brow.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving. #SUB#
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
Maeda working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB#
Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maeda wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Maeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Maeda seems content to control.
Let's hope that Maeda 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.
Maeda is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maeda.
Maeda working Hero over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Hero missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Maeda made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
A nice combination there by Carvaleho.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvaleho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Carvaleho misses
and Maeda counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Maeda drives through and clinches with Carvaleho against the cage.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Carvaleho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Maeda jumps guard but Carvaleho stands there with Maeda around his waist. Maeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carvaleho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carvaleho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jose Carvaleho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carvaleho scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carvaleho after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Carvaleho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Maeda does no damage.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvaleho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carvaleho connects with a body shot that sends Maeda's belly button to the back.#T1#
Carvaleho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carvaleho misses with a body shot.
Carvaleho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda throws a counter combo.#CL#
Carvaleho clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Carvaleho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carvaleho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maedas head. #TD2#
Maeda wants the takedown. Carvaleho is fighting it off but Maeda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carvaleho's guard against the cage.
Carvaleho 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.
Carvaleho tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Carvaleho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maeda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Maeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvaleho prevents it. #T2#
Carvaleho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carvaleho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Carvaleho on the inside. #TD#
Carvaleho decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvaleho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Carvaleho's legs - danger averted.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Carvaleho trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvaleho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvaleho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvaleho is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carvaleho regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda winds up and cracks Carvaleho with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Carvaleho is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvaleho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maeda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Carvaleho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Carvaleho is not content to let Maeda control the position.#SUB#
Carvaleho actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvaleho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Carvaleho is trying to stand back up but Maeda is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvaleho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carvaleho is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Carvaleho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda is trying to control. Carvaleho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Carvaleho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Carvaleho misses with a shot to the body
and Maeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
Carvaleho throws a low kick but Maeda avoids it.
We've been told by Carvaleho's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carvaleho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Carvaleho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvaleho lands a jab to Maeda's midsection.
Carvaleho lands with a cross.
Maeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvaleho throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvaleho works over Maeda's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Maeda takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Carvaleho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Carvaleho gets a double leg takedown into Maeda's guard.
Maeda looking to control.
Carvaleho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvaleho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maeda is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Carvaleho is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda passes Carvaleho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maeda passes to full mount!
Carvaleho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Maeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maeda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maeda lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvaleho tries to lock up and control but Maeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maeda looking to control but Carvaleho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carvaleho is looking to improve his position but Maeda isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Carvaleho throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Maeda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carvaleho is trying to escape the mount.
Maeda with the ground and pound from mount.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvaleho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvaleho gets back to half guard.
Maeda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carvaleho!
Carvaleho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda looking to control but Carvaleho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maeda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maeda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Maeda unloading with bombs!
Maeda prevents Carvaleho from getting the reversal.
Maeda landing strikes from the mount and Carvaleho is in trouble!
Carvaleho tries to reverse the position but Maeda maintains control.
Carvaleho wants to control but Maeda is having none of it.
Carvaleho is looking to improve his position but Maeda isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Maeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carvaleho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carvaleho tries to reverse the position but Maeda maintains control.
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Maeda prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Maeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Carvaleho tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvaleho keeps working.
Maeda is pressing down on Carvaleho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvaleho is holding on for now.
Carvaleho wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda is keen to just control but Carvaleho is a slippery customer.
Carvaleho punching from the bottom.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Carvaleho defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Carvaleho tries to sprawl but Maeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carvaleho wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Carvaleho tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda uses his free foot to push down on Carvaleho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Maeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Carvaleho wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carvaleho regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maeda is working for a kimura but Carvaleho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvaleho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there. #T2#
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvaleho is retaining full guard.
Carvaleho trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carvaleho trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvaleho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvaleho's guard.
Maeda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maeda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvaleho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Maeda is landing with some decent strikes but Carvaleho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maeda wants to control the pace but Carvaleho is squirming around nicely.
Carvaleho wants to control but Maeda is having none of it.
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Carvaleho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Carvaleho is hanging on to Maeda's back as he tries to escape.
Carvaleho is not going to allow Maeda to sit and survive in this position.
Carvaleho keeps control of the position as Maeda tries to break free. #SUB#
Carvaleho tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke. #T4#
Carvaleho is hanging on to Maeda's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Carvaleho tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke.
Carvaleho avoiding Maeda 's attempts to control his hands.
Maeda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Carvaleho is staying active.#SUB#
Carvaleho looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Maeda thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ALPHA-1: Clash Of Champions
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Maeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith thows a huge punch but Maeda dodges it nicely.
Smith is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.
Smith has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
Maeda is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Maeda slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Maeda has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Lynn vs Mazziotti 2
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riku counters with an outside leg kick.
Riku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riku as he avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Riku finds it's target.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body
and Riku counters with a head kick.
Maeda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Riku has knocked Maeda down with a huge combo! Riku steps away and waves a wobbly Maeda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Maeda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riku throws a quick head kick that knocks Maeda silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Riku is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Pugacheva slips a jab and a cross from Maeda. #TD2#
Maeda gets a double leg takedown into Pugacheva's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pugacheva's guard.
Maeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Pugacheva is defending the position.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.
Maeda is keen to just control but Pugacheva is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Pugacheva is defending the position.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugacheva is looking to escape.#T1#
Maeda wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping him busy.
Pugacheva is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Pugacheva defending well.
Pugacheva taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Pugacheva defending well.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maeda prevents Pugacheva from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pugacheva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugacheva has wrist control.#T2#
Pugacheva keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Pugacheva blocks nicely.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
Maeda working over Pugacheva with some ground and pound. Pugacheva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugacheva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pugacheva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pugacheva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Pugacheva wants to get back to full guard.
Pugacheva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Maeda breaks Pugacheva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Pugacheva is keeping the position.
Pugacheva trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugacheva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda stands and throws Pugacheva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pugacheva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Maeda trying to control here.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pugacheva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Pugacheva is keeping busy.
Pugacheva prevents Maeda from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pugacheva manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maeda throws a hook but Pugacheva avoids it easily.
Pugacheva throws a counter high kick but Maeda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pugacheva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maeda throws out the jab.
Maeda scores with a hook.
Pugacheva throws a low kick but Maeda moves out of range easily.
Maeda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva throws a front kick aimed at Maeda's knee but Maeda avoids it well. #CL#
Pugacheva rushes Maeda and presses him up against the cage.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maeda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pugacheva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda ducks right into an uppercut from Pugacheva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda avoids the head kick by Pugacheva.
Maeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pugacheva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pugacheva defends it nicely.
Pugacheva keeps the fight on the outside.
Alla Pugacheva is winning the standup battle so far.
Maeda misses with a looping left.#CL#
Pugacheva has managed to clinch.
Pugacheva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maeda up against the cage.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Pugacheva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maeda jabs at Pugacheva's body.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pugacheva with a body shot.
Pugacheva throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pugacheva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alla Pugacheva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Pugacheva avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Pugacheva closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda prevents a body shot from Pugacheva.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Pugacheva.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
Maeda is trying to maintain a safe position but Pugacheva gets an underhook and turns Maeda into the cage.
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
Pugacheva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pugacheva seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Maeda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pugacheva is defending well.
Pugacheva is pressed up against the cage. Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pugacheva down to the mat. Pugacheva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pugacheva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pugacheva has knocked Maeda down with a huge combo! Pugacheva steps away and waves a wobbly Maeda back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Maeda is rocked!
Pugacheva closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Maeda! Pugacheva dives in looking to finish! Maeda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alla Pugacheva!
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Suf
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Maeda misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Maeda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Maeda controls his hands.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Maeda.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maeda.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Maeda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Maeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Maeda digs a good hook to Smith's body. #T1#
Maeda misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
Maeda cracks Smith with a good jab.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maeda slips a straight right by Smith.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Maeda.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Maeda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maeda is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Maeda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Maeda misses the target.#T2#
Maeda throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith scores with a jab.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Maeda lands a body shot.
A jab from Maeda misses.
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Maeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Maeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maeda is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Maeda is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda controlling from the top position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maeda swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A jab from Maeda does it's job there.
Maeda throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Maeda misses.
Maeda connects with a single shot there.
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it. #TD2#
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maeda can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Maeda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.#T1#
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda trying to control the position. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith wants to control but Maeda passes into side.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB#
Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is letting Maeda control him for a moment.
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maeda lands a big elbow.
Maeda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maeda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maeda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda.
Maeda moves nicely into side control.
Smith prevents Maeda from moving into mount.
Maeda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda lands a few punches from side control.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maeda cracks Smith with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Maeda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Maeda misses with a straight left.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maeda digs a good hook to Smith's body. #TD2#
Maeda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Maeda 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.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.#SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda looking to control.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Maeda's brow.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Maeda has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T3#
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smith is now in half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Maeda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda moves into full guard.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda pulls Smith in to control the position.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is pulling down on Maeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Maeda, at least for the moment.
Maeda 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.
Maeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maeda passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda very nearly forgot to thank Kore Fight Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Way moves in looking to clinch but Maeda pushes him off.
Maeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Way scores with a jab to the jaw.
Way looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Way darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Way.
Some wild striking there from Way.
No Way seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maeda pushes Way up against the cage in a clinch.
Maeda jumps guard but Way stands there with Maeda around his waist. Maeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maeda has Way pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Way manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Way after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Way after a bit of a struggle.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Way pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Way avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maeda prevents Way from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Way prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Way pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda works the jab nicely.
Way swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maeda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Way tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda lands a jab.
Way pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maeda back to the cage. Way follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Way moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Maeda is rocked!
Maeda misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Way uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Way unleashes a big counter combination but Maeda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Way tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda wants to land a leg kick but Way is out of range.
Maeda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Way has time to react.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Way as he jumps to the side.
Maeda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Maeda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Way slips under a jab from Maeda.
Way is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Way, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Way fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Way walks into a stiff left hand from Maeda.
Way misses with a series of wild punches.
Maeda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Way plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Maeda to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Maeda just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). No Way!
Jumping up and down and very excited, No Way waved his t-shirt featuring MKFC 's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pandemic Fight System in the buildup to the fight.
Maeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyle.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Kyle with a nice calf kick.
Maeda takes one to the side of the head.
Kyle looks for the body kick but Maeda saw that one coming.
Maeda throws a counter combo.
Maeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyle at a distance.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Maeda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyle.
Maeda lands a right hook to the body.
Maeda misses with a takedown
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Kyle misses with a kick to the body
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kyle. That snapped Maeda's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maeda. #T1#
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kyle is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Kyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda is stalling here. Kyle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maeda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda trying to hold on to Kyle's head to control him but Kyle postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maeda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Maeda looking to control. #SU#
Kyle gets to his feet - Maeda follows without any prompting.
Kyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maeda moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyle as he jumps to the side.
Kyle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Maeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyle throws a leg kick which misses Maeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Maeda tries to avoid it.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maeda throws out the jab.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Maeda.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyle misses the target.
Kyle misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
It looked like Kyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Maeda counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Maeda drives through and clinches with Kyle against the cage.
Maeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Maeda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kyle!
Kyle prevents Maeda from moving into mount.
Kyle pushes Maeda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maeda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kyle regains half guard, as Maeda was trying to land strikes.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyle's head.
Maeda throwing shots but Kyle is blocking nicely.
Maeda trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda. #SUB2#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Maeda is stalling here. Kyle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maeda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kyle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda struggling a bit here.#SU#
Kyle decides to stand back up. Kyle steps back and let's Maeda get back to his feet.
Maeda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kyle rather than just go for the knockout.
Kyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Chrys Kyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kyle.
Jab from Kyle.
Nice uppercut there from Kyle.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Kyle tried to score with a low kick but Maeda checks it.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maeda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Kyle.
Kyle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kyle looks to land a body kick but Maeda moved away.
Maeda misses the body punch
and Kyle counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda darts in looking for a takedown but Kyle gets double underhooks and turns Maeda into the cage.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Kyle takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Maeda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maeda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maeda throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.#T1#
Kyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maeda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kyle.
Maeda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyle connects with a leg kick.
Kyle looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Maeda checks it.
Maeda lands a nice hook to Kyle's body. Kyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maeda scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Maeda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chrys Kyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Kyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Maeda trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Kyle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Kyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda postures up in Kyle's guard and throws a big left but Kyle blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving. #T3#
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyle is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Kyle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kyle misses with an uppercut.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Maeda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kyle. That's going to slow Maeda down.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Maeda staying out of range there.
Maeda throws a leg kick that misses.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Maeda.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda sizes up Kyle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyle off the cage and back into range.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Kyle. Beautiful body shot.
Maeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyle misses the target.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big left from Kyle misses.
Maeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kyle counters with a series of strikes. Maeda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kyle misses.
Kyle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.
Kyle motions for Maeda to come forward. Kyle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyle.
Kyle throws the left hand but Maeda avoids the punch easily.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda lands a jab to Kyle's midsection.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Kyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Maeda saw that one coming.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.
Maeda moves out of range as Kyle strikes.
Maeda swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Maeda misses with a body shot.
Maeda lands a jab to Kyle's midsection.
Kyle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyle lands a nice hook to Maeda's body. Maeda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Kyle is out of range.
Maeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyle checks it well.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kyle.
Kyle tests Maeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyle misses the jab.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda misses with a double jab.
Kyle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maeda works Kyle's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Maeda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle tests Maeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Kyle misses the jab.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maeda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Maeda.
Maeda lands with a nice body punch.
Kyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Kyle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maeda takes a step back to recover.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Maeda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maeda connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kyle.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body
and Kyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kyle. Maeda shrugs it off though.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chrys Kyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kyle throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
Maeda works Kyle's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Maeda has closed the distance and engaged Kyle in a clinch.
Maeda is trying to drag Kyle to the mat but Kyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kyle smiles and moves away.
Chrys Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Kyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kyle cracks Maeda with an open hand slap.
Maeda misses with a body punch
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyle at a distance.
Maeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Kyle shows good takedown defense.
Kyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Kyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrys Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chrys Kyle!
After winning the bout, Chrys Kyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gellar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maeda takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Gellar.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gellar manages to avoid it.#TD#
Gellar tries to sprawl but Maeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gellar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Gellar defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda working Gellar over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Gellar taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Gellar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Gellar is looking to improve his position.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Gellar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gellar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Gellar tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Gellar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gellar has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gellar is keeping the position.#T2#
Maeda preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gellar is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Gellar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maeda 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.
Maeda postures up.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gellar's head.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gellar's head.#T3#
Maeda advances to half guard. #SUB#
Maeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gellar has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gellar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Gellar dodges it nicely.
Maeda is looking to stall here but Gellar recovers full guard.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Gellar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Gellar looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Gellar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Gellar is retaining full guard.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda 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#
A cross from Gellar lands.
Maeda lands a glancing blow to the side of Gellar's head.
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellar counters with a two punch combo.
Gellar misses with a two punch combination.
Gellar lands with a kick to the temple. Maeda shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Gellar's head back.
Good exchange - Gellar coming out on top.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gellar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gellar can do to turn this around?
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!
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gellar defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Gellar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Maeda closes the distance and clinches.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Maeda jumps guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Gellar tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maeda.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gellar.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Gellar has him pressed against the cage.
Gellar lands a body punch.
Gellar lands a left hand.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gellar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maeda.
Gellar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gellar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gellar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Gellar won't allow it.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Maeda blocks an uppercut.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Gellar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maeda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gellar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Gellar holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
Gellar lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Gellar.
A short body shot lands from Gellar as the two fighters clinch.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda blocks an uppercut.
Gellar scores with a hook to the body.
Maeda goes for a takedown attempt but Gellar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Gellar throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Gellar cracks Maeda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gellar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maeda blocks a head kick by Gellar.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gellar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gellar throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Gellar.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Gellar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gellar continues to drive forward.
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gellar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maeda on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gellar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Gellar is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.
A head kick from Gellar lands but Maeda takes it in his stride.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Gellar, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Gellar against the cage but Gellar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gellar lands the left hand.
Gellar tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gellar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maeda's knee momentarily.
Gellar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gellar misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Gellar. #CL2#
Gellar has closed the distance and engaged Maeda in a clinch.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike.
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A leg kick checked by Maeda.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
Maeda lands a nice shot that snaps Gellar's head back.
Gellar throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Maeda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gellar's head.#SUB#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gellar has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Gellar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda distracts Gellar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gellar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Maeda postures up.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving.
Gellar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Gellar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Maeda prevents Gellar from getting back to his feet.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar 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.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Gellar is keeping the position.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gellar keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gellar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda trying to control but Gellar is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gellar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gellar lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gellar moves away.
Gellar looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range. #T3##TD#
Maeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gellar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gellar trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Gellar wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Gellar has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Maeda works over Gellar with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Gellar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda is really struggling to control Gellar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Maeda works over Gellar with some ground and pound from guard.
Gellar has control of Maeda's left arm, preventing Maeda from doing any damage.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gellar is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gellar trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gellar defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Gellar defends it easily.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Gellar from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Maeda waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maeda throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lynn has closed the distance and engaged Maeda in a clinch.
Maeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Maeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maeda lands a shot to the body.
Maeda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maeda tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Maeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Lynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lynn lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maeda jumps into guard, dragging Lynn to the mat. #SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynn's guard. #REVR##T1#
Lynn pulls Maeda in to control the position.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Lynn's brow. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda advances position into side control!#SUB#
Maeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lynn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maeda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Lynn is looking for a sweep.
Lynn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Maeda gets full guard.
Maeda has momentary wrist control but Lynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Lynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lynn won't allow Maeda to sweep him here. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Lynn pushes his legs off easily.
Lynn lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lynn cracks Maeda with a solid left hand.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily. #T3#
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynn has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Lynn defends it easily.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Lynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
Lynn landing some decent shots from guard.
Lynn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maeda works his way into full mount!
Lynn is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Maeda looking for a submission but Lynn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Maeda pushes down on Lynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Maeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynn sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maeda takes a swing at Lynn's ribcage but misses.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynn manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Maeda drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lynn passes Maeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lynn prevents Maeda from improving his position.
Lynn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn prevents Maeda from improving his position.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
Lynn slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Maeda is looking to control Lynn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maeda avoid being mounted?
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Maeda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn working Maeda over with strikes.
Lynn winds up and cracks Maeda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lynn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Maeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Lynn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lynn avoids the attempt from Maeda to control.
Lynn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maeda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lynn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lynn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the head.
Maeda is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Lynn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lynn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynn controlling his opponent.
Lynn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maeda wants to control but Lynn is having none of it.
Lynn raining down shots from the mount!
Maeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lynn controlling from the full mount.
Maeda is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Lynn breaks from Maeda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maeda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lynn looking to control but Maeda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lynn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lynn controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maeda is squirming around, avoiding Lynn's attempts to control the action.
Maeda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maeda working to try and regain half guard.
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maeda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maeda throws a body punch but Lynn moves out of range.
Lynn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maeda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Lynn darts in and clinches Maeda up against the cage.
Lynn cracks Maeda with a nice body shot.
Lynn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maeda or not.
Lynn is working Maeda over against the cage.
Lynn gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Lynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynn scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynn.
Maeda works on Lynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Lynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn is working Maeda over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lynn digs a right hand underneath Maeda's ribcage. Maeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynn.
Lynn scores with a hook to the body.
Lynn cracks Maeda with a nice body shot.
Lynn scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maedas head.
A short right from Lynn.
Lynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Maeda is rocked!
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack Lynn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lynn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maeda takes a shot to 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!
Lynn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maeda to his knees! Lynn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lynn!
A very excited looking Jack Lynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Llosa
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Maeda tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Maeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Maeda and move into the clinch position.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Maeda.
Maeda defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Maeda scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maeda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson slips under a jab.#T1#
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Maeda throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Maeda jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maeda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Maeda manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well. #SUB#
Maeda seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Maeda prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Maeda is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Maeda prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Maeda is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well. #SUB#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maeda slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Maeda scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Maeda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maeda looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Maeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Maeda's head to control his posture.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Maeda is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Maeda can't escape the position.
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Maeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda trying to control here.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maeda controls his leg.
Maeda tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Maeda saw that one coming.
Maeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Maeda shakes it off.
Maeda works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Maeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jackson is trying to keep Maeda in close.
Maeda is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Maeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda 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.#T2#
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Jackson wants to stand but Maeda is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson postures up. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - Maeda follows without any prompting.
Kurt Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a body shot. #T4#
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Maeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Maeda lands a body shot.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely. #TD#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Jackson kicks Maeda off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Maeda is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a hook but Maeda avoids it easily.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Maeda misses with a straight left.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Jackson. #TD#
Maeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Maeda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Maeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Maeda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Maeda pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Maeda waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: JAG Jones-Garuda
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamas throws a leg kick but Maeda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maeda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamas under the eye.
Maeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamas sprawls well. He's pushed Maeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamas wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Lamas clinches up with Maeda and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lamas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda moves out of range as Lamas strikes.
Lamas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maeda's head backwards.
Lamas tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamas.
Lamas throws a low kick but Maeda moves out of range easily.
Lamas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maeda circles away quickly and effectively.
Maeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamas misses with a looping left.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maeda throws out a loose jab but Lamas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maeda throws a jab when Lamas was well out of range.#CL2#
Lamas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maeda, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Maeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Lamas has him pressed against the cage.
Lamas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Lamas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamas slows down the pace here.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Lamas has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lamas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Lamas wants to clinch up but Maeda keeps it at a distance.
Lamas thuds his right hand into Maeda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Lamas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lamas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frankie Lamas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamas is just out of range.
Maeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamas.#T2#
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maeda on the side of the head.
Lamas throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Lamas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamas is looking to clinch.
Lamas tries to clinch there but Maeda circles away.
Maeda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lamas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lamas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamas tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it. #T3#
Lamas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maeda.
A swing and a miss from Lamas.
Lamas throws a leg kick but Maeda moved away.
A combination from Maeda does no damage.
Lamas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Lamas, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Lamas against the cage but Lamas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maeda lands a right hook to the body.
Lamas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Maeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maeda jabs at Lamas's body.
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamas circles away.
Lamas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maeda is looking to wear down Lamas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maeda appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Lamas has closed the distance and engaged Maeda in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lamas smiles and moves away.
Maeda tries to clinch but Lamas is having none of it.
Lamas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lamas wants to clinch.
Lamas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamas throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maeda to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Lamas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamas.
Lamas thows a leg kick but Maeda checks it
and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamas.
Lamas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Lamas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lamas looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Maeda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamas misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Maeda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lamas's guard.
Lamas wants to stand and escape but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Lamas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda won't allow Lamas to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamas is keeping the position for now.
Maeda throws a strike but Lamas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lamas has picked Maeda up and slammed him! Maeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Lamas manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Lamas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maeda to his feet. #T1#
Maeda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lamas checks it well.
Lamas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Lamas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda swings for the body but Lamas moves out of range.
Lamas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamas is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Lamas circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Lamas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamas.
Lamas blocking some punches. #TD#
Maeda jumps into guard, dragging Lamas to the mat. #SUB#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Maeda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lamas rolls with it to try and escape but Maeda cranks on the arm and Lamas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
A relieved looking Thomas Maeda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: JAG Jones Jr vs Matusov
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Maeda finds it's way through Alzamora's defenses.
Maeda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Andre Alzamora has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Alzamora.
Alzamora thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alzamora. That snapped Maeda's head back.
Maeda lands with a nice combination. Alzamora backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Maeda misses
and Alzamora counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maeda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alzamora - the referee stops the clock and Maeda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alzamora. Maeda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alzamora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alzamora connects with a right that clearly hurt Maeda. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Alzamora proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Maeda collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Alzamora!
Andre Alzamora really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: JAG Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
and Maeda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stackhouse as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Maeda is looking for the big counter here.
Stackhouse throws a lazy uppercut
letting Maeda counter with a right hand.
Maeda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Stackhouse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maeda. Maeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stackhouse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stackhouse 's head.
Stackhouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stackhouse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Maeda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Maeda is controlling the pace.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maeda controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping him busy.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Stackhouse dodges it nicely.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Maeda 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.
Maeda is looking to pass Stackhouse 's guard but actually Stackhouse recovers to full guard.
Stackhouse keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.
Maeda trying to control but Stackhouse is working from the bottom.
Stackhouse wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stackhouse manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stackhouse is one step ahead there.
Maeda has a closed guard, preventing Stackhouse from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maeda holds on and takes a little breather.
Stackhouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stackhouse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda controls Stackhouse momentarily but Stackhouse frees himself.
Stackhouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maeda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Stackhouse postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maeda shoots in but Stackhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stackhouse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stackhouse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Stackhouse finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maeda scores with a nice head shot.
Stackhouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stackhouse momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.#T1#
Stackhouse scores with a nice head shot.
Maeda defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda tries to counter with a clinch but Stackhouse shakes him off and moves away.
Maeda takes one to the side of the head.
Stackhouse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stackhouse wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Stackhouse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maeda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse .
Maeda fails with the takedown
and Stackhouse counters with a nice uppercut.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Stackhouse with a hook.
Maeda defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda throws a counter combo.
Maeda slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maeda! But no joy.
Maeda defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Stackhouse misses.
Maeda's corner calls for a 1-2. Maeda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Maeda finds it's way through Stackhouse 's defenses.
Stackhouse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2##TD2#
Stackhouse tries to sprawl but Maeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stackhouse is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stackhouse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stackhouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.
Maeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Maeda seems to be working for a kimura but Stackhouse defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Maeda wants to control but Stackhouse is keeping him busy.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Stackhouse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stackhouse wants to get back to his feet.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stackhouse defending well though.
Stackhouse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stackhouse keeps working.
Maeda is nestled in close to Stackhouse , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maeda is just content to waste time from the top position. Stackhouse takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stackhouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stackhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Stackhouse is keeping the position.
Stackhouse keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Stackhouse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse defends it nicely.
Stackhouse dips to his left and cracks Maeda with an uppercut!
Maeda lands an overhand right.
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stackhouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stackhouse misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda 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.
Stackhouse looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stackhouse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Maeda lands with an overhand left.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Maeda.
Maeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stackhouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Jab from Stackhouse .#ROC#Maeda is rocked!
Stackhouse leaves Maeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stackhouse misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Stackhouse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maeda cracks Stackhouse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stackhouse lands with a straight right. Maeda didn't see that one coming.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse .
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stackhouse swivels and escapes.
It looked like Stackhouse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maeda.
Jason Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stackhouse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maeda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stackhouse misses the jab.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stackhouse to the ground. Stackhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maeda slips a jab from Stackhouse .
Maeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Maeda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stackhouse . Stackhouse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Stackhouse does it's job there.
Stackhouse lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Stackhouse finish him?
Stackhouse throws a jab but it's blocked by Maeda.
Stackhouse pounces like a tiger and cracks Maeda with a vicious hook! Maeda is down but not out! Stackhouse follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Stackhouse !
Jason Stackhouse very nearly forgot to thank HELLS BALLS RECOVERY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: JAG Pentele vs Stackhouse
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Wobble's head back.
Maeda throws a right and a left that Wobble avoids nicely.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Wobble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maeda connects with a right hand. Wobble shakes it off.
Maeda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wobble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wobble wants it to stay on the feet.
Maeda misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maeda! #T1#
Maeda is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Wobble landing a few strikes.
Maeda is pushing Wobble's head away, looking to escape. Wobble manages to hold on to the position though.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wobble lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wobble cracks Maeda with a big right hand but Maeda just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Maeda is looking to regain half guard here but Wobble keeps moving and retains side control.
Wobble working away.#T2#
Wobble is staying tight to Maeda's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maeda wants to control but Wobble postures up.#SUB#
Wobble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wobble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wobble goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maeda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wobble but great work by Maeda.
Wobble manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Wobble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Wobble gets back to full guard.
Wobble trying to control the position here.
Wobble'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.
Wobble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard. #REVR#
Wobble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wobble is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wobble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wobble looking to pass the guard.
Maeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wobble throws a big elbow that misses.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Maeda trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wobble works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
Wobble tries to counter by clinching up but Maeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Wobble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wobble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wobble.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wobble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maeda swinging wildly here. #T1#
Maeda throws a hook to the side of Wobble's head but Wobble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maeda misses the body punch #TD#
and Wobble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wobble.
Wobble stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Wobble landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Wobble postures up.
Wobble trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Maeda has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wobble seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wobble works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Jah Wobble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Maeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Wobble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maeda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wobble manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wobble is one step ahead there.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Wobble defends easily.
Wobble stands up over Maeda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wobble won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Wobble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wobble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jah Wobble will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maeda stuns Wobble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid body kick from Wobble.
Maeda connects with a jab.
Maeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wobble.
Maeda throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wobble lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Wobble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wobble postures up and lands a big shot to Maeda's brow.
Wobble lands a couple of digs.
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Wobble is proving a slippery customer.
Wobble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wobble is in close to Maeda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Wobble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Wobble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Maeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wobble is defending well. Maeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wobble has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
A victorious Thomas Maeda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JAG Onslaught
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacplesis circles away.
Lacplesis connects with a crisp jab.
Maeda scores with a shot to the body.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lacplesis defends it nicely.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacplesis tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacplesis to the ground. Lacplesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lacplesis tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Maeda's shoulder, as Maeda tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lacplesis throwing a counter right hand but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Lacplesis shows good takedown defense.
Maeda misses with a body punch
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lacplesis as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Maeda knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacplesis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Lacplesis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Maeda strikes.
Maeda lands a right hook to the body.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Maeda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Lacplesis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Lacplesis lands a big head kick that sends Maeda tumbling to the mat! Lacplesis takes a step backwards and waves Maeda back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Maeda is rocked!
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?
Lacplesis cracks Maeda on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Maeda falls backwards against the cage. Lacplesis follows up with more strikes that drop Maeda to his knees. Lacplesis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Maeda! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maeda's head backwards.
Reinikainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maeda back to the cage. Reinikainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Reinikainen shows good takedown defense.
Maeda wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reinikainen is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Reinikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Reinikainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda. #T1#
Reinikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reinikainen smiles and moves away.
Maeda connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Maeda to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Maeda just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Maeda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maeda tries to move to mount but Kilgore blocks the move with his legs.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Maeda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilgore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maeda in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Kilgore is defending well. #SUB2#
Maeda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilgore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maeda's guard! Nice work there by Kilgore! #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilgore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Kilgore defends easily.
Maeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Kilgore pushes his legs off easily.
Kilgore working some strikes from top position.
Kilgore distracts Maeda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maeda is trying to keep Kilgore in close.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.#SUB2#
Kilgore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilgore has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maeda looking to control.
Kilgore connects with a couple of short punches.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilgore works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Kilgore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kilgore works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Maeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kilgore stacks Maeda 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 Kilgore!
Maeda manages to get back to half guard.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Kilgore has control of the leg.
Kilgore slips a nice elbow through Maeda's hands, connecting with Maeda's forehead.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kilgore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kilgore trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Kilgore lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Maeda is positioning himself well to prevent Kilgore advancing to mount.
Kilgore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kilgore is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Maeda is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Maeda gets back to full guard.
Kilgore trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Kilgore is looking to work some ground and pound but Maeda has wrist control.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilgore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Maeda postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Maeda postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maeda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maeda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilgore, which made it look bad.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Maeda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maeda down.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kilgore rushes Maeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kilgore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kilgore stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda blocking some punches.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maeda backwards. #TD#
Kilgore lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Kilgore defends it easily.
Kilgore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Kilgore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kilgore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maeda's head.#SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Kilgore defends it easily.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilgore is one step ahead there.
Kilgore cracks Maeda with a solid left hand.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Maeda looking to control.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kilgore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kilgore is pressing down on Maeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda is looking to pass into half guard but Kilgore pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kilgore is in guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore postures up and lands a big shot to Maeda's brow.
Kilgore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kilgore's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maeda has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilgore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kilgore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilgore has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.
Kilgore sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kilgore trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kilgore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilgore works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilgore landing with the ground and pound.
Kilgore with a nice head shot there.
Maeda is still in real trouble! Can Kilgore finish him?
Kilgore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maeda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kilgore has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kilgore is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maeda pulls down on the head and he's put Kilgore to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Maeda thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silvera scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silvera throws a jab when Maeda was well out of range.
Silvera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maeda avoids a kick to the body.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silvera.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Silvera circles away easily#CL2#
and Silvera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silvera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silvera leaning against his opponent.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Silvera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silvera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maeda.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silvera.
A right hand to the body from Silvera.
Silvera lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda takes a shot to the head.
Silvera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Silvera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silvera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maeda is trying to drag Silvera to the mat but Silvera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Silvera.
Silvera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silvera lands with a short shot to the head.
Maeda is trying to drag Silvera to the mat but Silvera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maeda is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silvera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Silvera.
Silvera is pressed up against the cage. Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silvera down to the mat. Silvera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Maeda throws a body kick that misses.
Silvera lands a body shot.
Silvera staying out of range there.
Maeda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silvera. That one must have hurt.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silvera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silvera.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silvera - that will leave a mark!
Silvera lands with a hook. Maeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silvera.
Silvera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Crunch! Silvera slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Silvera thuds his shin into the meat of Maeda's side.
Silvera fakes the leg kick and cracks Maeda in the body.
Maeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silvera scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Crunch! Silvera slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Maeda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silvera.
Silvera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maeda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silvera lands with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silvera. Maeda shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silvera.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maeda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silvera - the referee stops the clock and Maeda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silvera. Maeda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silvera stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maeda takes a step back to recover.
Maeda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silvera. That one must have hurt.
Maeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maeda will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silvera.
Maeda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Silvera cracks Maeda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maeda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Silvera finish him? #ROC2#
Maeda is rocked!#T4##CL2#
Silvera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maeda takes a shot to the head.
Silvera lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Silvera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda tries to clinch but Silvera moves away
and Silvera counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvera throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silvera! Maeda is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Silvera!
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 575 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 673 p4p, 82 weight class). St. Georges's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Maeda has chosen Submission as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Gauthier St. Georges has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gauthier St. Georges seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

182 cm
37 yrs
162 lbs

169 cm
26 yrs
164 lbs

St. Georges

Maeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Gauthier St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Maeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

St. Georges pulls guard.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
St. Georges pulls Maeda in to control the position.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

St. Georges is defending against the submission attempts here by Maeda.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. St. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.
Still in half guard, Maeda seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but St. Georges is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Maeda is working for a kimura but St. Georges is defending it quite comfortably.

Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
St. Georges is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but St. Georges defending well.
St. Georges moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (0) vs (3) Maeda

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St. Georges regains half guard.
St. Georges desperately trying to maintain half guard.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is looking for a kimura here.
St. Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.
St. Georges is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St. Georges moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maeda trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St. Georges dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (3) Maeda
St. Georges passes Maeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
St. Georges prevents Maeda from improving his position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is taking a breather. Maeda 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.

Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with St. Georges in particular looking to stall.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Maeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
St. Georges not doing much here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St. Georges'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.
Maeda trying to control from the bottom.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeda tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is pressing down on Maeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maeda is holding on for now.
St. Georges is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by St. Georges.
St. Georges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maeda wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control here.
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges is taking a breather. Maeda 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.
St. Georges is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.

Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
Maeda trying to control but St. Georges postures up.

Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges trying to control the pace.
St. Georges is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.
Maeda manages to get to full guard.
Maeda wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St. Georges advances to half guard.
St. Georges is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda manages to get to full guard.

Maeda is looking for a triangle here but St. Georges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (3) Maeda
St. Georges controls the position.
St. Georges continues to hold on tight.
Maeda is looking to reverse the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges happy to just control the position for now.
Maeda tries to buck St. Georges off but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maeda tries to roll over but St. Georges keeps him under control.

Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St. Georges pulls his head out easily.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Maeda is trying to control but can't.
Maeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control St. Georges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
St. Georges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 5 to 3.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between EA Poe (ranked 2950 p4p, 314 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 635 p4p, 82 weight class). Poe's entrance music is Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Maeda's choice of entrance music: Submission. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

181 cm
45 yrs
159 lbs

169 cm
26 yrs
164 lbs

Poe

Maeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; EA Poe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Poe shoots in and bounces Maeda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (0) Maeda
Poe stays in close to Maeda's body and controls the position.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (2) vs (2) Maeda
Poe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda postures up.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maeda pushing down on Poe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe wants to get back to full guard.
Poe gets full guard.
Poe looking to control.
Maeda is pushing down on Poe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poe is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Poe is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe trying to control here.
Poe moves into full guard.
Maeda told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Poe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (2) vs (5) Maeda

Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Poe is trying to improve his position.
Poe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda controlling the action here.
Maeda prevents Poe from improving his position.
Poe manages to get to full guard.
Poe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (4) vs (5) Maeda
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Poe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maeda's guard.

Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Poe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is still trying to improve position.
Poe is trying to control the action in half guard but Maeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maeda wants to control but Poe is keeping busy.
Poe wants to take a breather but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Poe is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.
Poe tries to pass to full mount but Maeda defends it.
Maeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Maeda is pulling down on Poe's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet.
Poe wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Poe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maeda controls Poe momentarily but Poe frees himself.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe is really struggling to control Maeda but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poe is one step ahead there.
Poe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poe stopping the sweep attempt from Maeda.
Maeda controls Poe momentarily but Poe frees himself.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (4) vs (7) Maeda
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poe keeps working.
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poe.
Poe looking for a sweep. Not yet Poe, not yet.
Poe is adopting a defensive guard.
Poe keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
Poe trying to hold on to Maeda's head to control him but Maeda postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control the action but Poe is working from the bottom.
Poe is looking to control Maeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poe avoid being mounted?
Maeda is trying to control. Poe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Poe (4) vs (10) Maeda
Poe working to try and regain half guard.
Maeda with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Poe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poe tries to lock up and control but Maeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maeda moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Poe (4) vs (13) Maeda

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poe breaks Maeda's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (6) vs (13) Maeda
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe preventing the sweep.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poe defends well.
Poe trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Poe won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poe trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poe (6) vs (15) Maeda

Poe working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Poe trying to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.

Poe wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Maeda has taken Poe's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Poe has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xhaka Laca (ranked 22083 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 631 p4p, 82 weight class). Maeda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Submission. Thomas Maeda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

179 cm
24 yrs
150 lbs

169 cm
26 yrs
164 lbs

Laca

Maeda

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xhaka Laca! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maeda stuffs the takedown attempt from Laca. Laca gets slowly back to his feet.
Laca dives in and grabs Maeda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes down on Laca's head and hops out.

Maeda darts in and clinches Laca up against the cage.

Maeda pulls Laca into guard.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laca is one step ahead there.

Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Laca defends easily.

Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Laca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laca's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laca (0) vs (2) Maeda

Laca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Laca trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda advances to half guard.

Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laca is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laca is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
Laca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laca tries to get out of the position.

Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Laca trying to hold on to Maeda's head to control him but Maeda postures up.

Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Laca gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maeda controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.

Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maeda seems to be working for a kimura but Laca defends the submission attempt.
Maeda is keen to just control but Laca is a slippery customer.
Laca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laca is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laca tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laca is in trouble now - Maeda has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Laca (0) vs (5) Maeda
Maeda is trying to take his opponent's back.

Maeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laca manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laca is not content to let Maeda control the position.

Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laca is looking to regain half guard here but Maeda keeps moving and retains side control.

Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maeda tries for a kimura but Laca is defending well.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Laca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maeda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Maeda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maeda on the ground.
Laca tries to improve position but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control the action but Laca is working from the bottom.

Maeda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laca tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Laca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maeda's best efforts.

Maeda is looking for a kimura here.

Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maeda passes into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laca tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.

Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.
Laca tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.

Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laca keeps working.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laca wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.

Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Laca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Maeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maeda seems to be looking for submissions.
Laca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Laca is not content to let Maeda control the position.

Laca actively working from the bottom here.
Laca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laca keeps working.
Laca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laca (4) vs (5) Maeda

Laca is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maeda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maeda for a finish.
Maeda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Laca is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maeda is surviving well by controlling Laca's body position as best he can.
Maeda wants to hold on but Laca pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maeda sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Laca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Laca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maeda looking for submissions off his back.

Laca is looking for a kimura but Maeda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laca to get the leverage.

Laca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maeda manages to get to full guard.

Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laca has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laca wants to pass the guard but Maeda is keeping the position.
Laca passes Maeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Maeda looking for submissions off his back.

Maeda actively working from the bottom here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Laca is looking for a kimura here.

Laca is working for a submission of some sort.

Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Laca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maeda defends it well.

Laca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Maeda looking for submissions off his back.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is pressing down on Laca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maeda trying to control the position.

Laca is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maeda has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laca (4) vs (7) Maeda

Laca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
Laca wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.

Maeda is looking for a kimura but Laca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Laca is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Maeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laca has managed to free his arm - good work.

Laca actively working from the bottom here.

Maeda seems to be working for a kimura but Laca defends the submission attempt.

Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.
Laca is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda.

Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maeda wins on points by 7 to 4.
Thomas Maeda made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Maeda cracks Python with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Python gets tackled into the cage by Maeda. Maeda maintains the clinch.
Maeda misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Maeda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Python slams his shin into Maeda's torso.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Python counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maeda swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Python. #TD#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Python defends it well.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Python is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Python is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Maeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Python can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maeda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Maeda has hold of Python's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Python manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Maeda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Python manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maeda tries to advance position but instead Python slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Maeda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Python looking for submissions off his back.
Python won't allow Maeda to pass to mount.
Python tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Python is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Python wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Python is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Maeda trying to control the action but Python is working from the bottom.
Python moves into full guard.
Maeda is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maeda advances position into side control!
Python pushes Maeda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maeda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#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.
Maeda moves into full mount! #SUB#
Python defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maeda.
Python has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Maeda's lack of action.
Maeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Python is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Python is refusing to be controlled, as Maeda sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maeda thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Maeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Python moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python avoiding damage. #TD#
Maeda manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Python tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Maeda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Python trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda pushes a forearm under Python's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Python is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
An intense looking Thomas Maeda took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Dyon slips under a jab from Maeda.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Dyon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dyon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maeda throws a shot to the body.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Dyon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to keep Dyon in close. #SUB2#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Maeda is thwarting Dyon's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dyon actively working from the bottom here.
Dyon moves into full guard.
Dyon seems keen to control Maeda's posture.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dyon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dyon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.#T2#
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda throwing shots but Dyon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Dyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Maeda cracks Dyon with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dyon has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maeda trying to control here.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dyon passes to full mount!
Dyon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Maeda stops Dyon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Dyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dyon unloading with bombs!
Maeda manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Maeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dyon is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juu Dyon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Maeda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dyon!
Dyon sneaks back into half guard.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dyon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
Maeda winds up and cracks Dyon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maeda. #T1#
Maeda is trying to control. Dyon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but Dyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maeda to get the leverage.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Dyon is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dyon tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maeda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dyon is tightening it up a little... Maeda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maeda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maeda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dyon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juu Dyon!
Thomas Maeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
A lazy left from Maeda finds it's target.#TD2#
Petrone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petrone is in Maeda's guard.
Petrone trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Petrone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maeda has his foot on Petrone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrone works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petrone drops back looking for a leg! Maeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maeda manages to kick Petrone off! Petrone jumps back into Maeda's guard.
Petrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Petrone avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Petrone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrone has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Petrone drops back looking for a leg! Maeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maeda manages to kick Petrone off! Petrone jumps back into Maeda's guard.
Petrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Petrone defends it easily.
Maeda working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Petrone defends it easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Petrone defends easily.
Petrone trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Petrone tries to pass.
Petrone keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Petrone pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrone trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Petrone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Petrone wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Petrone looking to pass the guard.
Petrone wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Petrone postures up. #SUB#
Petrone avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrone wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving. #SUB#
Petrone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maeda has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Petrone is looking to defend but Maeda has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Petrone! Maeda pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Petrone taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
As Thomas Maeda got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Rua's head back. #TD#
Maeda drives through with a takedown into Rua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maeda being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Rua manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maeda swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.#TD#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes.
Rua gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well. #SUB#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Rua pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maeda tries to clinch up.#T2#
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua misses with a straight left. #TD#
Maeda gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Maeda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Maeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maeda but great work by Rua.
Maeda wants to control but Rua postures up.
Rua wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Rua staying calm.#SUB2#
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Maeda is letting Rua control him for a moment. #SU2#
Rua decides to stand back up.
Maeda shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Maeda counters with a nice body shot.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jao Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Maeda scores with a nice right hand.
Maeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maeda lands a slapping body shot.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maeda lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Jao Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Maeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Rua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Maeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rua misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.#CL#
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it. #BC2#
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jao Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Maeda.
Maeda misses with a shot to the body
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Maeda cracks Rua with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Maeda has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maeda! Rua lets Maeda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Maeda is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rua engages and cracks Maeda with a massive lead left hook - Maeda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rua is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jao Rua!
A victorious Jao Rua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Maeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Positives jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
Maeda punishes Positive's body with a nice straight punch.
Maeda throws a shot from downtown. Positive moves away and avoids it.
Positive tries to counter with a clinch but Maeda shakes him off and moves away.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Positive is avoiding it.
Positive with the counter takedown but Maeda avoids it easily.#CL2#
Positive has managed to clinch. #TD#
Maeda ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maeda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Positive trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Positive postures up in Maeda's guard and throws a big left but Maeda blocks it.
Positive trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Positive defends well.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Positive defends well.#T1##SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Positive defends well.
Positive has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maeda is proving hard to escape from.
Positive trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Positive has his hands clasped together but Maeda extends and breaks Positive's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
Post fight, Thomas Maeda took to the microphone: 'Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: BFF 67: Inuzuka vs. Nti
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Bull shoots in but Maeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bull tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maeda defends well and Bull ends up having to push Maeda into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maeda digs a good hook to Bull's body.
Maeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Bull.
Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bull! But no joy.#TD2#
Bull drives through with a takedown into Maeda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Bull won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Maeda pushes a forearm under Bull's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bull is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda took some time post fight to say the following; 'Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Maeda moves to clinch but Golovkin breaks away
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda swings widly with a right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Maeda clinches up against the ropes.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Golovkin holds him up against the ropes and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda shoots and misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maeda.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maeda tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golovkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Maeda tries to clinch but Golovkin moves away
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Maeda tries for a takedown but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.
We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Maeda rushes Golovkin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Golovkin is avoiding it.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maeda tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Golovkin 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.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maeda tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Maeda fails with the takedown
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
A punch combination from Golovkin misses.
A nice side step and Maeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Golovkin. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maeda tries to clinch
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Golovkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maeda. Maeda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Golovkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Golovkin takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Maeda wants to clinch
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Maeda wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
Maeda tries to clinch up
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Maeda's ribs.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Golovkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Golovkin with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Golovkin cracks Maeda with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maeda looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Golovkin finish him? #ROC#
Maeda is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda tries to clinch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Maeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Golovkin finish him?
Golovkin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Maeda falls backwards - clearly groggy! Golovkin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Thomas Maeda stepped up to the mic, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: BFF 59: Kilpatrick vs. Schaub
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Maeda tries to clinch but Sirawazi is having none of it.
And Sirawazi tries to counter it with a takedown but Maeda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body
and Sirawazi counters with a left to the body.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sirawazi! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maeda tries to clinch there but Sirawazi circles away.
Donk. Sirawazi catches Maeda right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Sirawazi coming out on top.
Maeda ducks right into an uppercut from Sirawazi.
Danga de danga de dang - Sirawazi scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirawazi throws a series of punches but Maeda moves out of range.
Sirawazi lands a jab to Maeda's midsection.
Sirawazi lands a really nice looking cross but Maeda seems unphased.
Maeda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sirawazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sirawazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Sirawazi throws the left hand but Maeda avoids the punch easily.
Maeda tries to clinch but Sirawazi is having none of it.
Sirawazi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirawazi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Sirawazi misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Sirawazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maeda dodges the punch combination from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi misses with a wild combination.
Sirawazi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Sirawazi lands.
Sirawazi misses the shot to the body.
Maeda dives in and grabs Sirawazi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirawazi pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
Sirawazi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda wants to clinch but Sirawazi slips to the side
and Sirawazi counters with a left to the body.
Maeda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sirawazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sirawazi scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Sirawazi is avoiding it.
Maeda tries to clinch up
and Sirawazi counters with a nice uppercut.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Sirawazi circles away and keeps his distance.
Maeda is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Sirawazi.
Maeda looks to land a left hand but Sirawazi moved out of range nicely.
Sirawazi throws a big shot that misses.
Sirawazi misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Sirawazi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sirawazi counters with a straight right hand.
Maeda moves in looking to clinch but Sirawazi pushes him off.
Maeda staying out of range there.
Sirawazi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Maeda slips a jab from Sirawazi.#T3#
Sirawazi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Sirawazi is avoiding it.
Sirawazi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda jabs at Sirawazi's body.
Sirawazi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirawazi looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Sirawazi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirawazi throws a shot from downtown. Maeda moves away and avoids it.
Sirawazi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirawazi is just out of range.
Sirawazi throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Maeda closes the distance and pushes Sirawazi back into the ropes.
Maeda taking a breather.
Sirawazi'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.
Sirawazi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Maeda jumps guard but Sirawazi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Sirawazi has him pressed against the ropes.
Sirawazi is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sirawazi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Sirawazi to keep the fight standing.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sirawazi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sirawazi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#TD#
Maeda decides to pull guard.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T5#
Sirawazi works over Maeda with some ground and pound from guard.
Sirawazi wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Sirawazi connects with a couple of short punches.
Sirawazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sirawazi is working Maeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sirawazi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maeda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sirawazi doesn't defend quickly enough and Maeda has managed to lock this one up! Can Sirawazi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maeda on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!
As Thomas Maeda got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Through Japanese translator to English... "I respect my opponent and thank the fans. I will keep training hard to be the best. Goodnight."'.

Event: BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Yakolev, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Yakolev against the ropes but Yakolev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yakolev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maeda.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Yakolev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yakolev! But no joy.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakolev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yakolev moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakolev throws a good cross that connects.
Yakolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yakolev as he jumps to the side.
Maeda throws a body punch but Yakolev moves out of range.
Yakolev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maeda is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Maeda shoots for a double leg takedown but Yakolev sprawls well. He's pushed Maeda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yakolev lands with an overhand left.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maeda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Yakolev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Yakolev continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakolev, which made it look bad.
Yakolev lands a nice shot that snaps Maeda's head back.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
Yakolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Yakolev lands a left and a right that send Maeda crashing to the mat, dazed. Yakolev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Maeda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Maeda clinches.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Yakolev lands a right hand. #BC2#
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Yakolev to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakolev drops Maeda with a big left hand! Maeda is injured, injured bad! Yakolev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gasan Yakolev!
After the fight, Gasan Yakolev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentine lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Valentine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maeda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Valentine seems to be working for a kimura but Maeda defends the submission attempt.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Valentine has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily.
Maeda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Valentine has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Valentine takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Maeda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Valentine is riding his opponent, not letting Maeda buck him off.
Maeda wants to control his opponent's hands but Valentine gets his hands free. #SUB#
Maeda defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Valentine's arms.
Valentine doesn't have the hooks in and Maeda manages to turn into his guard.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maeda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valentine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maeda, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valentine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Valentine controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Valentine avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valentine passes into side control.
Maeda is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Valentine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Valentine stalls from top position.
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Maeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maeda tries to improve position but can't.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valentine controlling the position.
Maeda is looking to regain half guard here but Valentine keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Valentine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maeda drives through with a takedown into Valentine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maeda advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maeda swings around for an armbar but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maeda's guard.#SUB2#
Maeda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valentine 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 Maeda.
Maeda struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda tries to bench press Valentine off him but Valentine keeps the position.
Maeda wants to control but Valentine postures up.
Maeda is not content to let Valentine control the position. #T1#
Maeda tries to improve position but can't.
Valentine controls the position.
Maeda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valentine pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Valentine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Valentine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maeda's guard.
Valentine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Alex Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Maeda has an active guard here but Valentine has managed to pass into half guard.
Maeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maeda.
Maeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Maeda, not yet. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valentine passes into side control. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valentine sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Maeda looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valentine pushes past his half guard into mount!
Maeda tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Maeda is looking to improve his position but Valentine isn't that keen on the idea.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Maeda tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Maeda is trying to reverse the position but instead Valentine has taken his back - oops!
Valentine controlling the position well here. Maeda rolled but Valentine kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Valentine dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Maeda tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily#TD#
so Valentine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valentine is pushing down on Maeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Valentine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valentine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valentine'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.
Maeda is pressing down on Valentine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maeda trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Maeda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valentine rolls with it to try and escape but Maeda cranks on the arm and Valentine is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda! Thomas Maeda retains his lightweight title!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 24
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Umali.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maeda crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Umali - the referee stops the clock and Maeda gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Umali. Maeda manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Umali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maeda.
Umali scores with a shot to the body.
Umali throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Umali throws a hook to the side of Maeda's head but Maeda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Umali.
Umali lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Umali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maeda fails with the takedown
and Umali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Umali counters with a good low kick that Maeda was not able to check.
Umali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Umali's waist but Umali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umali pinned against the cage. Umali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Umali tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Umali, which made it look bad.
Umali lands a front kick.
Umali lands a front kick.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Umali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Maeda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umali.
Maeda tries to clinch up
and Umali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umali lands a jab to Maeda's midsection.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umali sprawls well. Umali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Umali appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umali.
Umali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Umali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Umali.
Umali connects with a solid leg kick.
Umali stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Maeda ducks right into an uppercut from Umali.
Maeda dives in and grabs Umali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Umali pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maeda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Maeda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Umali pushes Maeda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That kick from Umali tenderised Maeda's leg. Maeda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maeda takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umali sprawls well. Umali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Umali throwing a counter right hand but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Umali makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maeda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Donk. Maeda catches Umali right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Maeda forces Umali back against the cage and clinches.
Maeda jumps guard but Umali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Umali cracks Maeda with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umali.
Maeda looks winded!
Umali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maeda.
Good body shot from Umali.
A short body shot lands from Umali as the two fighters clinch.
Umali presses Maeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Umali lands a body punch. #BC#
Umali breaks the clinch.
Umali is looking to slow Maeda down with leg kicks.
Umali lunges at Maeda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maeda's hand.
Good leg kick by Umali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umali digs a good hook to Maeda's body.
Umali scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Umali defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Umali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maeda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Umali tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Umali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
Umali lands a nice shot that snaps Maeda's head back.
Umali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Umali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Umali's waist but Umali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Marcelo Umali is winning the standup battle so far.
Umali lands a leg kick that knocks Maeda off balance momentarily.#T1#
Umali scores with a leg kick.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Umali's waist but Umali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Maeda is breathing heavily.
Umali lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umali.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Umali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maeda drops his hands momentarily and Umali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umali thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Umali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Umali.
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!
Umali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Maeda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umali defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Umali into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Umali as he connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Umali.
Umali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maeda.
Umali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umali lands a leg kick that knocks Maeda off balance momentarily.
Umali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Umali digs a good hook to Maeda's body.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Umali counter with a right hand.
Umali thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Maeda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Umali counters with an outside leg kick.
Maeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Maeda shoots in but Umali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Umali counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maeda fails with the takedown
and Umali counters with an inside leg kick.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Umali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Umali avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Umali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umali but Umali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umali half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umali stuns Maeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Umali lands a really nice looking cross but Maeda seems unphased. #T4#
Umali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maeda. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umali jabs at Maeda's body.
Umali connects with a single shot there.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Umali tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Umali manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Umali. Those never looked like landing.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Umali lands a leg kick that knocks Maeda off balance momentarily.
Umali scores with a leg kick.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Umali dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Umali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Umali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maeda.
Maeda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Umali.
Maeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maeda moves in looking to clinch but Umali pushes him off.
Umali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umali sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umali with a hook.
Maeda misses with a hook to the body
and Umali counters with a left to the body.
Umali connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Umali sprawls well.
Maeda needs to keep his hands up - Umali had a free shot at his head there.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maeda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Umali. That one must have hurt.
Maeda takes a kick to the side of the head.
Umali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Umali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Umali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maeda.
Maeda has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Umali.
Umali digs a good hook to Maeda's body.
Umali connects with the punch.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umali.
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!
Umali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maeda wants to clinch but Umali slips to the side
and Umali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.#T2#
Umali scores with a hook to the body. Maeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maeda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Umali swivels and escapes.
Umali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maeda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Umali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Umali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maeda with a poor takedown
and Umali counters with a good low kick that Maeda was not able to check.
Umali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umali.
Maeda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Umali lands a nice looking body kick.
Maeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Umali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maeda will feel that in the morning.
Umali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Umali avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Umali throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maeda avoids it.
Umali scores with a jab to the body.
Umali scores with a leg kick.
Umali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Umali stuffs the takedown.
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Umali counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umali throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Umali.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
Umali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Umali is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Umali circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Umali digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.
Umali jabs Maeda right on the nose. Maeda blinks but takes it well.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Umali.
Umali scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Umali.
Umali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maeda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Umali sprawls well.
Umali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Umali cracks Maeda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umali bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maeda's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Umali counter with a right hand.
Umali throws a body punch but Maeda moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Umali, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Umali clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nice jab there from Umali.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Umali finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Umali circles away easily
and Umali counters with a one-two to the body.
Umali scores with a jab. Maeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Umali as Maeda shoots in.
Marcelo Umali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Umali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maeda's sensitive parts.
Umali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Umali circles away easily
and Umali counters with a body kick.
Maeda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Umali. #T1#
Umali moves into range and connects with a jab.
You can see that Maeda has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Umali punishes Maeda's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Umali scoring well with a low kick there.
Umali 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.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Umali misses the target.
Marcelo Umali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maeda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Umali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umali scores with a nice body kick.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Umali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Maeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umali throws a leg kick which misses Maeda's front leg but catches the back leg as Maeda tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maeda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umali rather than just go for the knockout.
Maeda tries to clinch but Umali moves away
and Umali counters with a low kick, right behind Maeda 's knee.
Umali lands a jab to the head.
Umali scores with a spinning back kick!
Maeda tries to clinch but Umali moves out of range.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Umali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Umali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maeda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Maeda gets the takedown into side control.
Maeda prevents Umali from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Maeda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Umali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maeda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maeda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Umali is avoiding damage well.
Maeda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Maeda is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Umali looks calm but he's in trouble here. Maeda gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Umali is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Maeda lets go of the hold and Umali can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda is the new lightweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hugo drives through with a takedown into Maeda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hugo defends well.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugo's guard. #REVR#
Maeda trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Hugo keeps moving.
Hugo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Hugo is wriggling around but Maeda manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hugo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hugo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maeda. #SUB#
Hugo is defending against the submission attempts here by Maeda.
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. Maeda connects with a nice short shot to Hugo's temple. #T1##SUB#
Maeda is working for a submission of some sort.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Hugo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Maeda is looking for a kimura here.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.
Hugo is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Maeda is trying for a kimura here. Hugo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maeda wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Maeda!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 14
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Moso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.#CL2#
Maeda rushes Moso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simba Moso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.#TD2#
Maeda jumps guard and drags Moso to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Maeda has his feet on Moso's thighs here. He's pushed Moso off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Moso screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
Simba Moso spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.

Event: DK Exhibition 2
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1##TD#
Maeda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cassel's guard.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cassel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maeda trying to control but Cassel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cassel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cassel looks winded!
Maeda content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Cassel blocks nicely. #SUB#
Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Cassel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cassel manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Cassel's guard.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Maeda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cassel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maeda has Cassel in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Maeda is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cassel has his hands clasped together but Maeda extends and breaks Cassel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maeda.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!

Event: DKCW 1
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Boyer works Maeda's body with a nice hook.
Boyer scores with a one two! Maeda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maeda dives in for a single leg takedown but Boyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Boyer. Those never looked like landing.
Boyer throws a series of strikes that have Maeda backpedaling.
Boyer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boyer misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Boyer. No joy for Maeda on that attempt.
Forrest Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Boyer throws a one two combo.
Maeda darts in trying to clinch
and Boyer counters with a left and a right that stings Maeda.
Boyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
Boyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyer feinted with a counter takedown.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
Boyer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
Boyer works over Maeda's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
A punch combination from Boyer misses.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Boyer misses.
Boyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Boyer tries to counter with a takedown but Maeda is quick to defend against it.
Boyer misses with a few strikes there.
Boyer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Maeda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyer tries to get out of the position.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Boyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda distracts Boyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyer trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Maeda drops back looking for a leg! Boyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyer manages to kick Maeda off! Maeda jumps back into Boyer's guard. #T2#
Maeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Maeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maeda connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda trying to control but Boyer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maeda stops Boyer from standing up. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Boyer's brow. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Boyer controls Maeda momentarily but Maeda frees himself.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Maeda stops Boyer from standing up.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda prevents Boyer from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maeda postures up. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boyer wants to stand but Maeda is controlling the position.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Boyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeda is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Boyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyer pinned against the cage. Boyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Boyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyer's waist but Boyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boyer.
Boyer connects with a body shot that sends Maeda's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Boyer.
Boyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boyer swinging wildly here.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda shoots in for a double leg but Boyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forrest Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer misses with a double jab.
Boyer stalks Maeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maeda's face. Maeda staggers backwards, shaken.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Boyer shows good takedown defense. #T1##TD2#
Boyer gets caught napping as Maeda dives in and scores a takedown. Boyer manages to retain guard.
Boyer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boyer wants to get up but he can't break Maeda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Maeda working for a triangle but Boyer defends it easily.
Boyer wanted to stand there but Maeda had control of the position. #SUB2#
Maeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boyer wants to stand and escape but instead Maeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyer has wrist control.
Boyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maeda is controlling him.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boyer keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Boyer wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Boyer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maeda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maeda shoots in but Boyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Boyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maeda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boyer.
Boyer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Maeda. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Forrest Boyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Boyer misses with a body kick.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Maeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Boyer throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Boyer misses with the combination.
Boyer misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Maeda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Maeda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Boyer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Boyer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda dives in and grabs Boyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyer pushes down on Maeda's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Boyer misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Boyer.
Forrest Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Boyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Boyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyer circles away.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyer stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Boyer misses with a wild combination.
Boyer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyer is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Boyer circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyer.
Boyer swinging wildly here.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyer tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boyer duly obliges.
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyer is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Boyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyer.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Boyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Maeda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC#
Boyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyer looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
Boyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boyer misses with a two punch combination.
Maeda darts in looking for a takedown but Boyer gets double underhooks and turns Maeda into the cage.
Boyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Boyer misses.
Boyer scores with a one two! Maeda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyer circles away.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyer is just out of range.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyer avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD2#
Maeda shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyer's guard.#ES#
Boyer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maeda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Boyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Maeda with that takedown attempt.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boyer defends well and Maeda ends up having to push Boyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Forrest Boyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyer throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Boyer as Maeda shoots in.
No joy there for Boyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Boyer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Boyer throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.#T4#
Boyer misses with a two punch combination.
Forrest Boyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyer stuffs the takedown.
Thomas Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Boyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyer throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Boyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyer misses with a few strikes there.
Boyer leaves Maeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyer scores with a four punch combination!
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Boyer.
Maeda goes for a double leg but Boyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boyer continues to drive forward.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyer is just out of range.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Forrest Boyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boyer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Boyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyer, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Boyer!

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Wobble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wobble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Wobble is working Maeda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wobble manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wobble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Wobble controlling the position.
Wobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wobble dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
Maeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Wobble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maeda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wobble controls the pace.#T1#
Maeda 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.
Maeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Maeda working for a triangle but Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble passes Maeda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wobble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Wobble might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Wobble 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Wobble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Wobble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maeda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wobble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wobble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wobble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Maeda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wobble tries to pass to full mount but Maeda defends it. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wobble seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wobble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Wobble lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
Wobble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wobble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wobble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Maeda taking some punishment here, with Wobble in his half guard.
Wobble is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Wobble there. #SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda trying to control but Wobble postures up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wobble working Maeda over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Wobble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wobble winds up and cracks Maeda with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wobble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Maeda is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Maeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wobble sprawls well initially but Maeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wobble moves into full guard.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Wobble blocks nicely.
Wobble is pulling down on Maeda's head to control his posture.
Wobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wobble controlling Maeda's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda throws a strike but Wobble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Maeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wobble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wobble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Wobble advances position into side control!
Maeda sneaks back into half guard.
Maeda manages to get to full guard.
Wobble scoring with some ground and pound.
Jah Wobble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Wobble's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wobble is continuing to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wobble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wobble lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Wobble connects with a couple of short punches.
Wobble controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Wobble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maeda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wobble has managed to get both his arms back between Maeda's legs - danger averted.
Wobble pushes down on Maeda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wobble slips a nice elbow through Maeda's hands, connecting with Maeda's forehead.
Wobble working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wobble is controlling the pace.
Wobble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Maeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Maeda is in trouble now - Wobble has advanced to mount!
Maeda tries to hold on but Wobble postures up.
Wobble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Maeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wobble scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maeda?
Maeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wobble looking to finish Maeda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maeda!
Wobble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wobble cracks Maeda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maeda is working to get back to half guard.
Wobble looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Maeda covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jah Wobble!
After winning the bout, Jah Wobble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun rushes Maeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maeda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Maeda pulls guard.
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Al Saadoun has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Al Saadoun is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maeda pulls down on the head and he's put Al Saadoun to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thomas Maeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda gets full guard.#SUB#
Maeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Edwards is posturing up here but Maeda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Edwards tries to roll out but it's too tight and Edwards has to tap! Slick submission there by Maeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Jedrzejczyk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maeda sprawls well initially but Jedrzejczyk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maeda regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jedrzejczyk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jedrzejczyk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Jedrzejczyk is proving a slippery customer.
Jedrzejczyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maeda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maeda has his feet on Jedrzejczyk's thighs here. He's pushed Jedrzejczyk off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jedrzejczyk screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Edwards feints and as Maeda raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Maeda has his feet on Edwards's thighs here. He's pushed Edwards off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Edwards screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Maeda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maeda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Santos frees his head nicely. Oh but Maeda has switched to an armbar! Santos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Maeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1##TD#
Maeda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maeda trying to control the action but Jedrzejczyk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jedrzejczyk is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Jedrzejczyk is staying active underneath Maeda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Maeda maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jedrzejczyk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Maeda has cracked it and Jedrzejczyk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Maeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Maeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Maeda closes the distance and pushes Jedrzejczyk back into the cage.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a body shot from Maeda. #TD2#
Maeda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jedrzejczyk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maeda to the mat. Maeda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maeda is looking for a triangle here but Jedrzejczyk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maeda gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.
Jedrzejczyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
Jedrzejczyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk prevents Maeda from improving his position.
Jedrzejczyk is keen to just control but Maeda is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Jedrzejczyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Maeda wants to control but Jedrzejczyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Maeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jedrzejczyk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jedrzejczyk's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maeda tightening his grip on Jedrzejczyk, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Maeda is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jedrzejczyk is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Maeda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Webb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Maeda pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maeda looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Webb is defending well. Maeda quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Webb has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maeda celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!

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