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Event:
BloodBath 4: Torres v Guy
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Maben shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maben shoots for a double leg takedown but Fire sprawls well. He's pushed Maben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maben.
Spinning Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben shoots in for a takedown but Fire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maben looks winded!
Maben shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fire as he avoids it easily.
Maben fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fire avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maben throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Fire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fire is staying tight to Maben's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fire grinds an elbow into Maben's temple.
Fire remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Maben takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maben seems a little lost for a moment, as Fire dominates the positioning.
Fire is chipping away with strikes.
Fire lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Fire stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fire landing strikes.
Maben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fire cracks Maben with a big elbow.
Fire lands some shots froms side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fire landing strikes.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maben for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Fire is putting a hurting on Maben here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fire cracks Maben with a big right hand but Maben just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fire controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maben can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maben takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Fire! That's hurt Maben! Will he recover? Fire fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
Our winner, Spinning Fire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BloodBath 2: Johnson v Vasya
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Seidel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John Maben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seidel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seidel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maben.#CL#
Seidel drives through and clinches with Maben against the cage.
Maben tries for a takedown but Seidel manages to get underhooks.
Seidel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maben tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seidel avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maben jumps guard but Seidel stands there with Maben around his waist. Maben gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jakub Seidel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Maben goes for a takedown attempt but Seidel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Maben tries to keep at a distance but Seidel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seidel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maben tries to pull guard but Seidel won't allow it.
Maben is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seidel is defending well.#TD#
Seidel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Seidel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Seidel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Seidel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Seidel is looking to stand up but Maben won't let him.
Maben looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seidel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Maben has his foot on Seidel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seidel works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Seidel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seidel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maben counters with a series of strikes. Seidel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Seidel lands with a cross.
Seidel tries to clinch up
and Maben counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maben looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maben or perhaps it was just good defense by Seidel, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maben is defended easily by Seidel.#T4#
Seidel digs a good hook to Maben's body.
Seidel lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seidel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maben swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seidel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seidel tries to clinch up.
Seidel with a hook.
Seidel throws a combination. Maben tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Seidel tries to clinch but Maben is having none of it.
Seidel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seidel wants it to stay on the feet.
Maben keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Seidel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Seidel tries to clinch there but Maben circles away.
Seidel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Maben's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seidel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seidel misses with a double jab
and Maben counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maben fails to land the takedown.
Seidel is looking to counter punch.
Seidel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maben paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seidel tries to clinch but Maben is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seidel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seidel lands a nice shot to the body.
Seidel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maben can do to turn this around?
Maben is breathing heavily.
Seidel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maben manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seidel tries to clinch but Maben is having none of it. #T1#
Maben misses with a takedown attempt
and Seidel counters with a left and a right... And another left! Maben is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Seidel!
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Event:
BloodBath 1: Perrez v Orel
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Maben tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Maben defends it.
Maben moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maben is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson wants to stand but Maben has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maben managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maben can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Maben is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Maben on that attempt.
Maben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maben will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Big Daddy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Maben ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maben looks winded!#TD#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Maben is looking for a sweep.
Maben holds on to Johnson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Maben taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maben is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maben wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Maben is in no mood to give up.
Maben is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maben wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maben is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maben is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Maben is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maben has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maben!
Maben throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maben's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maben pulls Johnson in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maben tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Daddy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maben shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Maben gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Maben manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Maben has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maben is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson is pushing down on Maben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maben is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is trying to control. Maben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. 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.
Maben is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Maben looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maben has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Maben is having none of it.
Maben is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maben is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maben shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Big Daddy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maben is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Maben keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Maben is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maben sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Maben is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to control but Maben is keeping him busy.
Maben is looking to improve his position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maben is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maben is still trying to improve position.
Maben keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maben wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Maben tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Maben blocks the low kick.
Maben has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maben is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maben keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maben is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maben controlling the position well.
Johnson wants to control but Maben is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Maben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maben.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#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.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Big Daddy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maben enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maben manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control but Maben is working from the bottom.
Maben pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Maben keeps moving.
Maben tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maben!
Maben holds on to Johnson's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Maben wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SU#
Johnson decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Maben scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Maben controlling him for the moment.
Maben controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Daddy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy Johnson!
Big Daddy Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Big Daddy Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Robinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Maben counters with a left to the body.
Maben ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson throws a counter high kick but Maben was just alert enough to avoid it.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Maben sprawls well.
Maben stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maben lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Tucker Robinson has been cut.#KD2#
Maben cracks Robinson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Robinson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maben finish him?
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!#KD2#
Maben drops Robinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Robinson looks back up at him and smiles so Maben waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Maben lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Robinson head around and knocks him out cold! Maben hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Maben!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Maben looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Maben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maben throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Maben backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Maben manages to avoid it all.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Maben tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maben manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen cracks Maben with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maben. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maben misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maben throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen slips a straight right by Maben.#T1#
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maben scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Maben lands with a shot to the body.
Maben throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
John Maben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maben throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Maben looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Maben misses the shot to the body.
Maben misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
Maben fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John Maben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
A shot to the liver by Maben. Beautiful body shot.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maben throws out the jab.
Maben is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Allen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maben throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Maben lands an uppercut.
Maben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen looks winded!
Allen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maben lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maben tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Maben lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Maben.
Maben lands a left hand.
Maben lands a right hand.
Maben lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Maben lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Maben works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Maben.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maben lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maben digs a right hand underneath Allen's ribcage. Allen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maben lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maben lands a shoulder strike.
Maben makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maben is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maben lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Allen is rocked!
Maben lands a left hand.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maben finish him?
Maben scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maben lands a body shot.
A short right from Maben on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maben.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
Maben works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maben lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maben throws a big uppercut that drops Allen! More strikes from Maben and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Allen lies dazed against the cage as Maben celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Maben!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Maben swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen slips a jab from Maben.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Maben misses.
Maben stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maben misses with a straight left.
Maben misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maben darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maben.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen tries to stall but Maben uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Maben - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Maben.
#T1#
Maben lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maben.
A left hand lands to the body for Maben.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Maben lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Maben.
Maben lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Maben throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maben works on Allen's body with a couple of short punches.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Maben.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maben.
Maben working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maben pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maben lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maben scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Maben.
Maben lands a big right hand that drops Allen! The killer instinct kicks in and Maben finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maben!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Maben!
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