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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Munchie shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldonado tries to sprawl out of it but Munchie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldonado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Maldonado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maldonado looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maldonado 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.
Munchie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Munchie is trying to control but Maldonado manages to pass to mount!
Munchie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Munchie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munchie tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control.
Maldonado scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Munchie?
Maldonado lands a big shot there that rocks Munchie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maldonado has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Munchie's face.
Munchie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maldonado working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Munchie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Munchie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maldonado is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munchie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchie wants to hold on but Maldonado pushes him away.
Maldonado pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maldonado pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maldonado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maldonado working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maldonado looking to finish Munchie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Munchie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldonado in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Munchie is trying to escape the mount.
Maldonado looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maldonado landing strikes from the mount.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Maldonado blocks Munchie's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Munchie wants to hold on but Maldonado pushes him away.
Munchie taking shots to the head.
Maldonado landing strikes from the mount and Munchie is in trouble!
Munchie tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maldonado has isolated one of Munchie's arms. Munchie looking to fight him off but Maldonado twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Maldonado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Maldonado back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maldonado tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Maldonado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maldonado is pushing Hammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maldonado tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Harrison Maldonado has been cut.
Hammer trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammer into the cage.
Hammer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Maldonado is rocked!
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Maldonado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maldonado to his knees! Hammer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Hammer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Belfort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldonado is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maldonado down to the mat. Maldonado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maldonado enables Belfort to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maldonado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Belfort lands a couple of elbows.
Belfort is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Belfort gets to his feet and stands over Maldonado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Maldonado felt that one! Belfort unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Maldonado from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopoldo Belfort!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Dani moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Maldonado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dani to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dani stays in close to Maldonado's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Dani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maldonado is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dani, into his guard. #REVR#
Maldonado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dani wants to improve his position but instead Maldonado has moved into half guard.
Dani taking some punishment here, with Maldonado in his half guard. #T1#
Maldonado prevents Dani from improving his position.
Dani wants to control but Maldonado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldonado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maldonado throwing shots but Dani is blocking nicely.
Maldonado lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dani trying to control from the bottom.
Dani throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maldonado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dani has hold of Maldonado's hands but Maldonado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Maldonado 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.
Dani controlling the position for now.
Dani gets back to full guard.
Dani wants to sweep here but Maldonado controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maldonado postures up.
Dani wants to sweep here but Maldonado controlling him for the moment.
Maldonado postures up.
Maldonado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Dani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maldonado lands a couple of digs.
Maldonado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maldonado 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.
Dani looks winded!
Maldonado throwing strikes from guard but Dani blocks nicely.
Maldonado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Maldonado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maldonado stands up over Dani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maldonado throws a strike but Dani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldonado lands some strikes from the bottom.
Dani wants to control from the top but Maldonado keeps moving.
Dani stopping the sweep attempt from Maldonado.
Dani trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dani stopping the sweep attempt from Maldonado.
Maldonado looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maldonado throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Dani.
#CL#
Maldonado clinches with his opponent.
Maldonado looking to stall.
Dani is trying to break the clinch but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dani leaves Maldonado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dani has his takedown stuffed
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dani misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Maldonado drives through with a takedown into Dani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dani working a defensive guard but Maldonado passes into half guard.
Dani is trying to get back to full guard.
Dani trying to control but Maldonado postures up.
Dani is breathing heavily.
Maldonado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dani to regain full guard.
Maldonado makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dani can do to turn this around?
Dani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Dani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harrison Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maldonado lands a couple of digs.
Maldonado postures up in Dani's guard and throws a big left but Dani blocks it.
Maldonado won't allow Dani to sweep him here.
Maldonado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Dani has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maldonado 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 Dani.
Maldonado working the ground and pound from side control.#T3##SUB#
Maldonado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maldonado working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Maldonado's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maldonado lands a few punches from side control.
Maldonado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dani some visible discomfort.
Maldonado postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maldonado is putting a hurting on Dani here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Dani tries to improve position but can't.
Dani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maldonado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
BOOM! Maldonado connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dani tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control.
Maldonado landing strikes from the mount and Dani is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dani wants to hold on but Maldonado pushes him away.
Maldonado with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dani tries to buck Maldonado off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldonado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Maldonado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldonado misses with a body punch.
Maldonado trying to control the position but instead, Dani has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maldonado into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Maldonado.
Dani fails to pull guard.
Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maldonado to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldonado thuds his right hand into Dani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dani's waist but Dani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side. #T1##TD2#
Dani darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldonado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maldonado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maldonado tries to get to full guard but Dani has control of the leg.
Maldonado is not content to let Dani control the position.
Maldonado wants to control but Dani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dani is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Dani is taking a breather. Maldonado 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.
Dani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maldonado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Maldonado closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
Maldonado throws a nice looking combination but Dani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Dani closes the distance and clinches.
Maldonado is looking to break free of the clinch but Dani has double underhooks.
Maldonado tries to break the clinch but Dani is controlling the position.
Maldonado is looking to control Dani's arms but Dani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maldonado has his back to the cage.
Maldonado has Dani pressed against the cage, preventing Dani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC2#
Dani breaks the clinch.
Dani swats away the attempt to clinch by Maldonado.
Dani shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Decision Specialist Dani.
Dani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldonado defends well and Dani ends up having to push Maldonado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dani shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldonado pinned against the cage. Maldonado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Maldonado clinches with his opponent.
Maldonado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dani blocks it with crossed arms. #T4##BC2#
Dani breaks the clinch.
Dani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldonado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldonado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Dani moves into range and clinches up with Maldonado.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado missing with knees to the body.
Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maldonado landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dani tries for a takedown but Maldonado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maldonado appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decision Specialist Dani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Dani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maldonado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldonado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Maldonado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Branum shoots for a takedown but Maldonado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Branum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Maldonado gets a clinch.
Branum is leaning against Maldonado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branum blocks an uppercut.
Branum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Branum.
A bit of stalling here from Branum.
#TD2#
Branum gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maldonado trying to hold on to Branum's head to control him but Branum postures up.
Branum 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.
Maldonado manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Branum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Branum works over Maldonado with some ground and pound from guard.
Branum looking to pass the guard.
Maldonado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maldonado trying to control the position here.
Maldonado looking for a sweep. Not yet Maldonado, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Branum postures up.
#SUB#
Maldonado throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Branum escapes and throws Maldonado's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Branum tries to move to mount but Maldonado blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Branum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldonado is not content to let Branum control the position.
Branum working the ground and pound.#SU2#
Branum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maldonado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branum throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Branum or perhaps it was just good defense by Maldonado, which made it look bad. #T4#
Branum tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Maldonado closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Branum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maldonado is trying to keep an underhook but Branum manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maldonado wants to get back to his feet.
Branum slips a nice elbow through Maldonado's hands, connecting with Maldonado's forehead.
Branum is controlling the pace.
Branum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Branum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Branum has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Branum tries to pull guard but Maldonado won't allow it.
#TD2#
Branum jumps guard and drags Maldonado to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado with a nice head shot there.
Maldonado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Branum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Branum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maldonado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses.
Maldonado throws an elbow that misses. Branum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maldonado's guard. Nice move by Branum!#REVB##T1#
Branum trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom.
Maldonado is trying to control the position but Branum postures up.
Maldonado pulls Branum in to control the position.
Maldonado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zachary Branum has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Maldonado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maldonado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branum controls the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Branum trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldonado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Branum misses with a takedown
and Maldonado counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Maldonado moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Branum manages to break the clinch.
Branum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldonado as he jumps to the side.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Branum.
Maldonado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Branum.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maldonado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldonado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branum is fending him off so far but Maldonado persists. Nope, Branum circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Branum shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maldonado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maldonado working a defensive guard but Branum passes into half guard.
Maldonado punching from the bottom.
Branum scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Maldonado manages to get to full guard.
Branum passes into half guard.
Branum looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Branum is pressing down on Maldonado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maldonado is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Branum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maldonado to stand up. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Branum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldonado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Branum has closed the distance and engaged Maldonado in a clinch.
Branum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maldonado to keep the fight standing.
Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Branum controls his hands.
Maldonado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maldonado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branum blocks an elbow strike from Maldonado.
#BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branum shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Branum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branum has a takedown stuffed.
As Branum looks to move away, Maldonado throws a big counter combo but Branum just gets out of the way.#TD#
Branum tries to sprawl but Maldonado drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Maldonado landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maldonado blocks the strikes from Branum.
Branum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maldonado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maldonado's back!
Branum really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maldonado.
Branum softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2#
Maldonado defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Branum's arms.
Maldonado is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Branum scores with punches and elbows.
Maldonado looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Branum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maldonado has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Branum. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Branum controls the position.
Branum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Maldonado won't enjoy being in this position. Branum looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maldonado is tapping - it's over boys! Branum picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zachary Branum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Pranjic misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely.
Pranjic looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pranjic's waist but Pranjic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.
Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Pranjic.
Ivan Pranjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado swinging wildly here.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Maldonado has managed to clinch.
Maldonado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pranjic 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.
A knee to the head by Maldonado.
Maldonado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pranjic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldonado smiles and moves away.
Maldonado lands a two punch combo.
#T1##CL#
Maldonado moves into the clinch.
Maldonado has Pranjic pressed against the cage, preventing Pranjic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pranjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maldonado tries a body shot but Pranjic blocks it.
#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Maldonado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Pranjic closes the distance and clinches.
Maldonado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maldonado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maldonado just leaning against Pranjic, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maldonado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Maldonado unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maldonado'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.
Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Maldonado scores with a four punch combination!
Pranjic throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pranjic tries to break the clinch but Maldonado is controlling the position. #T3#
Pranjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldonado stalling.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pranjic up against the cage.
Maldonado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harrison Maldonado.
Maldonado works over Pranjic's head and body with a nice combination.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pranjic sprawls well. Pranjic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maldonado gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Maldonado clinches up with Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Maldonado slows down the pace here.
Maldonado is stalling here.
#BC2#
Pranjic manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Maldonado forces Pranjic back against the cage and clinches.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic working Maldonado over with knees to the body.
Pranjic avoiding damage as Maldonado throws knees to the body.
Pranjic working aggressively here.
#BC#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Maldonado rushes Pranjic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maldonado stalling against the cage.
Harrison Maldonado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maldonado misses with an elbow over the top.
Maldonado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldonado stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Pranjic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Maldonado darts in and clinches Pranjic up against the cage.
Pranjic misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldonado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harrison Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pranjic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldonado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maldonado is pushing Pranjic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maldonado struggles to land a body shot inside as Pranjic controls his hands.
Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado tries to work over Pranjic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pranjic being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses
and Maldonado counters with a series of strikes. Pranjic will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Maldonado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pranjic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pranjic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maldonado is controlling him.
Maldonado distracts Pranjic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maldonado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maldonado stands up over Pranjic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado is looking to work some ground and pound but Pranjic has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maldonado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Maldonado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maldonado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maldonado is working Pranjic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pranjic can do to turn this around?
Maldonado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Pranjic wants to stand up but Maldonado is controlling him.
Maldonado postures up and lands a big shot to Pranjic's brow. #T4#
Maldonado won't allow Pranjic to get back to his feet.
Maldonado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses.
Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maldonado working some strikes from top position.
Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldonado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pranjic defends well and Maldonado ends up having to push Pranjic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Maldonado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pranjic to the ground. Maldonado is now in Pranjic's guard.
Maldonado stops Pranjic from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that second round.
That's time! Maldonado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pranjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Pranjic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maldonado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado scoring with some ground and pound.
Maldonado cracks Pranjic with a solid left hand.
Harrison Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maldonado lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado is standing up over Pranjic. Pranjic looks to escape but Maldonado dives into side control.
Pranjic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pranjic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB#
Maldonado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pranjic, who protects the arm well.
Maldonado landing strikes.
Pranjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pranjic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maldonado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Maldonado scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Maldonado scores with punches from side control.
Pranjic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maldonado has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maldonado cracks Pranjic with a big right hand but Pranjic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SU#
Maldonado decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pranjic to his feet.
Maldonado pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pranjic back to the cage. Maldonado follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Maldonado dives in and scores a takedown into Pranjic's guard.
Pranjic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado lands a couple of digs.
Maldonado chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Pranjic is looking to stand up but Maldonado isn't so interested in that idea.
Maldonado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pranjic's head.
Pranjic wants to stand but Maldonado is controlling the position.
Maldonado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pranjic wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado passes into half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maldonado drops an elbow to the side of Pranjic's head.
Maldonado seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maldonado lands strikes from half guard.
Pranjic is trying to stand.
Maldonado 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maldonado lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldonado 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.
Ivan Pranjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Maldonado postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pranjic to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldonado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Maldonado!
Ivan Pranjic spoke after the fight, saying 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kucharski gets a double leg takedown into Maldonado's guard.
Kucharski preventing the sweep.
Kucharski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kucharski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maldonado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maldonado throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Maldonado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maldonado seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldonado avoids the body shot from Kucharski.
Maldonado slips a jab from Kucharski.#TD2#
Kucharski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldonado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kucharski controls the position from side control.
It looks like Kucharski 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.
Kucharski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Kucharski controls the position.
Kucharski working the ground and pound from side control.
Kucharski controlling the position.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maldonado down.
Kucharski takes a little break here. Maldonado wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kucharski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maldonado struggling a bit here.
Kucharski controls the position from side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucharski landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Kucharski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kucharski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldonado defends well and Kucharski ends up having to push Maldonado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Kucharski.
Kucharski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldonado manages to avoid it.
Maldonado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kucharski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Maldonado moves into the clinch successfully.
Kucharski managing to block the knees to the body from Maldonado.
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kucharski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maldonado is pushing Kucharski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maldonado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kucharski or not.
Knees to the body from Maldonado.
#T1#
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldonado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Maldonado.
Kucharski tries to circle away but Maldonado has him pinned against the cage.
Kucharski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski avoiding damage as Maldonado throws knees to the body.
Kucharski looking for a takedown.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dariusz Kucharski.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch but Kucharski improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kucharski tries to circle away but Maldonado has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kucharski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kucharski feints the counter takedown.
Kucharski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a three punch combo that has Kucharski backing up. Kucharski nods at Maldonado to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Kucharski throws a hook but Maldonado blocks it.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Kucharski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kucharski.#ROC2#
Maldonado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Harrison Maldonado has been cut.#TD2#
Kucharski lands a huge takedown. Maldonado is out but the ref is slow to react and Kucharski lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Maldonado lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dariusz Kucharski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Racing scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Racing drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ROC2#
Maldonado is rocked!
Racing is staying tight to Maldonado's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh Maldonado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldonado is looking to regain half guard here but Racing keeps moving and retains side control.
Maldonado seems to have got his legs back now.
Racing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Racing slows the pace down.
Maldonado is trying to control Racing's posture but Racing avoids it.
Maldonado is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racing controlling the position.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Racing content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.
Racing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Racing has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maldonado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Racing swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Racing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldonado to the mat! Maldonado manages to get full guard. #ES#
Maldonado pushes Racing off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Maldonado rushes Racing and presses him up against the cage.
Maldonado tries to stall but Racing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Racing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Racing! Maldonado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Racing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Hawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldonado avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldonado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hawkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Maldonado, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Hawkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado is holding on to half guard well.
Maldonado missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Maldonado wants to control but Hawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maldonado is trying to get back to full guard.
Maldonado misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hawkins is thwarting Maldonado's attempts to control the position.
Maldonado holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Maldonado has closed the distance and engaged Hawkins in a clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hawkins tries to stall but Maldonado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldonado leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Hawkins jumps guard and drags Maldonado to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maldonado is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but instead Maldonado has moved into half guard.
Hawkins trying to hold on to Maldonado's head to control him but Maldonado postures up.
Maldonado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Hawkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maldonado.
Maldonado landing some decent shots from guard.
Maldonado 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.
Maldonado throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hawkins working for a triangle but Maldonado defends it easily.
Maldonado working some strikes from top position.
Maldonado postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it. #T4#
Maldonado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Hawkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maldonado presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Maldonado manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hawkins has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Hawkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hawkins controlling the position.
Hawkins wants to control the position but Maldonado says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins wants to control but Maldonado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldonado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maldonado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leron Hawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maldonado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hawkins somewhat.#CL2#
Hawkins drives through and clinches with Maldonado against the cage.
Hawkins jumps guard but Maldonado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maldonado tries to throw a body punch but Hawkins avoids it by throwing Maldonado back against the cage.
Maldonado misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado throws a head punch that misses.
Maldonado is pushing Hawkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Hawkins manages to pull guard.
Hawkins is controlling Maldonado's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Hawkins is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
Hawkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maldonado scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maldonado postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it. #SUB2#
Maldonado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maldonado has managed to get both his arms back between Hawkins's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maldonado is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Maldonado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins trying to keep a closed guard but Maldonado is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maldonado postures up and lands a big shot to Hawkins's brow.
Leron Hawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maldonado working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hawkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Maldonado postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maldonado misses with a double jab
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
No joy there for Maldonado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins unleashes a big counter combination but Maldonado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldonado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawkins defends it nicely.
Harrison Maldonado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leron Hawkins.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
No luck for Maldonado with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Maldonado has closed the distance and engaged Hawkins in a clinch.
Hawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maldonado wants to break free but Hawkins has control.
#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hawkins rushes Maldonado and presses him up against the cage.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Maldonado digs a right hand into Hawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawkins's gas tank.
Maldonado effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Maldonado dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Hawkins closes the distance and clinches up with Maldonado, looking for a takedown. Hawkins pushes Maldonado against the cage but Maldonado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Hawkins looks to move away, Maldonado throws a big counter combo but Hawkins just gets out of the way.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Hawkins closes the distance and pushes Maldonado back into the cage.
Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
Maldonado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
Maldonado misses with a knee to the head.
Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado taking a breather.
Maldonado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Harrison Maldonado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leron Hawkins.
Maldonado missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Maldonado manages to get underhooks.
Maldonado tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins avoiding damage as Maldonado throws knees to the body.
Maldonado takes a shot to the head.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldonado won't allow it.
Maldonado looking to stall.
Maldonado crunches a lovely knee into Hawkins's ribcage.
Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawkins goes for a takedown attempt but Maldonado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leron Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Maldonado. No joy for Hawkins on that attempt.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Hawkins rushes Maldonado and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Maldonado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards. #BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch.
Maldonado throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Hawkins throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Maldonado moves into the clinch successfully.
Maldonado is trying to push Hawkins away but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
Maldonado stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawkins. Hawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Maldonado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawkins.#CL2#
Hawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Maldonado'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.
Maldonado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawkins is defending well for now.
Hawkins stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position.
A right hand to the body from Maldonado.
Maldonado looking to stall.
Maldonado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Maldonado would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Hawkins breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawkins leaves Maldonado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Hawkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maldonado.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldonado defends well and Hawkins ends up having to push Maldonado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Hawkins looks to move away, Maldonado throws a big counter combo but Hawkins just gets out of the way.#CL#
Maldonado pushes Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison Maldonado has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Maldonado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldonado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Hawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maldonado 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Maldonado!
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