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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brady Maximus (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Lachance (ranked 3292 p4p, 363 weight class). Brady Maximus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Brady Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lucien Lachance!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Lachance circles away.
Lachance gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lachance pulls guard successfully.
Maximus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lachance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lachance is looking for a triangle here but Maximus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (0) Lachance
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus wants to control but Lachance is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus trying to control the position but Lachance is working away.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lachance is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lachance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maximus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lachance is trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus tries for a kimura but Lachance is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachance keeps working.
Lachance tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachance keeps working.
Lachance tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus trying to control the action but Lachance is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lachance's legs.
Lachance is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Maximus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lachance knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lachance prevents Maximus from improving position.
Maximus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lachance has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maximus but great work by Lachance. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (3) vs (4) Lachance
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance swings around for an armbar but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lachance's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (4) Lachance
Lachance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lachance dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (5) vs (6) Lachance
Lachance looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lachance pushes down on Maximus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus is in trouble now - Lachance has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (9) Lachance
Lachance tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Lachance wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lachance controlling from the full mount.
Lachance swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maximus is now in Lachance's guard. A big mistake from Lachance there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (7) vs (9) Lachance
Lachance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus is sitting in close to Lachance's body. Lachance has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maximus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maximus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lachance.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucien Lachance!
Lucien Lachance decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brady Maximus (ranked 5972 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Holloway (ranked 5051 p4p, 381 weight class). Dale Holloway has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brady Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dale Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Maximus shoots in and gets a takedown into Holloway's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Holloway
Maximus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Holloway
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Maximus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holloway has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway is looking to reverse the position.
Holloway is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maximus is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maximus (7) vs (0) Holloway
Maximus looking for a guillotine from mount but Holloway is having none of it.
Maximus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holloway manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Holloway is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Holloway is trying to escape and Maximus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Holloway is forced to tap! Nice work there by Maximus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brady Maximus!
Brady Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BloodBath 1: Perrez v Orel
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Maximus with a poor takedown
and Tierro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tierro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brady Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tierro moves into the clinch.
Maximus being controlled against the cage.
Maximus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tierro to keep the fight standing.
Tierro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Tierro holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus stalling in the clinch but Tierro improves position. #T1#
Tierro is stalling here.
Tierro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tierro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tierro lands with a right to the head.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Tierro holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus drops back down to his feet.
Tierro just leaning against Maximus, taking a breather.
Maximus wants to get back to striking at distance but Tierro won't allow it.
#T2#
Maximus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tierro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tierro.
Tierro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tierro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Tierro leaning against his opponent.
Tierro just leaning against Maximus, taking a breather.
Maximus jumps guard but Tierro stands there with Maximus around his waist. Maximus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tierro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head. #T3#
Tierro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Tierro manages to break the clinch.
Maximus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tierro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Tierro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus tries to clinch up
and Tierro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Tierro pushes him off.
Cariltos Tierro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tierro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Tierro. Those never looked like landing.
Tierro leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tierro lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brady Maximus has been cut.
Tierro cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Tierro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tierro counter with a right hand.
A big left from Tierro misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cariltos Tierro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Maximus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tierro misses with a double jab.
Tierro misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tierro circles away.
Tierro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tierro as he jumps to the side.
Maximus dodges the punch combination from Tierro.
Tierro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tierro looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Brady Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tierro misses with the combination.
Maximus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tierro counters with a stiff right hand.
Cariltos Tierro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tierro tries a low kick but Maximus avoids it.
Tierro stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tierro has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Tierro has Maximus pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Tierro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tierro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tierro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tierro looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Tierro throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tierro counter with a right hand.
Maximus misses with a takedown
and Tierro counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##TD#
Maximus shoots in and gets a takedown into Tierro's guard.
Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tierro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximus trying to control but Tierro is working from the bottom.
Maximus being controlled here momentarily.
Tierro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Tierro pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maximus passes Tierro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tierro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tierro wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cariltos Tierro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Maximus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tierro throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus goes for a double leg but Tierro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tierro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tierro checks a low kick from Maximus.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus misses with a takedown
and Tierro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tierro lands with a nice body punch.
Maximus with a poor takedown
enabling Tierro to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
Tierro scores with a shot to the body.
Tierro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tierro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tierro misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Tierro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tierro forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Tierro won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Tierro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Tierro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Tierro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus wants to clinch but Tierro slips to the side
and Tierro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tierro clinches with his opponent.
Tierro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tierro.
Maximus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tierro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Tierro.
Maximus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tierro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tierro lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Tierro breaks the clinch.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Tierro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brady Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tierro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cariltos Tierro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tierro is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cariltos Tierro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tierro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cariltos Tierro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Nurmagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maximus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Maximus ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body kick.
Maximus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maximus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maximus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maximus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Maximus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Maximus gets to his feet. Nurmagomedov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Maximus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus is trying to push Nurmagomedov away but Nurmagomedov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurmagomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Nurmagomedov tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anatoly Nurmagomedov has been cut.#T2#
Look low, kick high! Maximus uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nurmagomedov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maximus is absolutely delighted - when Nurmagomedov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brady Maximus!
A very excited looking Brady Maximus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Maximus lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Darius Witt has been cut.
The fighters circle, before Maximus throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Witt's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Maximus lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brady Maximus!
A victorious Brady Maximus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cleveland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Maximus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cleveland quickly recovers to half guard.
Cleveland tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Cleveland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cleveland wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cleveland wants to get back to full guard.
Cleveland gets back to full guard.
Maximus trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Cleveland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Maximus won't allow Cleveland to sweep him here.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cleveland is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleveland pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Cleveland has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Cleveland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maximus uses from the top position.
Maximus won't allow Cleveland to sweep him here.
Cleveland pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Maximus throwing strikes from guard but Cleveland blocks nicely.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Cleveland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maximus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cleveland pulls his head out easily.
Cleveland content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Cleveland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cleveland not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Maximus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleveland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Maximus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cleveland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Maximus gets a double leg takedown into Cleveland's guard.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus stays in close to Cleveland's body and controls the position.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland pulls Maximus in to control the position. #T1#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Cleveland.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Cleveland has managed to clinch.
Maximus lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Bradly Cleveland has been cut.#TD2#
Maximus pulls Cleveland into guard.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cleveland's guard. #REVB#
Maximus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cleveland is proving hard to escape from.
Maximus trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady Maximus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cleveland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus. #T3#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleveland is retaining full guard.
Maximus with a nice head shot there.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Maximus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cleveland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Cleveland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Cleveland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Maximus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cleveland defends it easily.
Cleveland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cleveland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bradly Cleveland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maximus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cleveland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Maximus.
Maximus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maximus scoring with punches and elbows.
Maximus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland looks to move to half guard but instead Maximus has passed into mount! Damn!
Cleveland wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.#T1#
Cleveland working to try and regain half guard.
Cleveland tries to hold on but Maximus postures up.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!
Maximus lands a big shot to the head and Cleveland winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brady Maximus!
Our winner, Brady Maximus, 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 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maximus is trying to stand.
Thompson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Maximus actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Maximus kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Maximus leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Maximus has managed to clinch.
Maximus has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Maximus wants to stall.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximus up against the cage.
Thompson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walker Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Maximus.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson has Maximus pressed against the cage.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus being controlled against the cage.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range. #CL2#
Maximus has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Thompson has Maximus pressed against the cage.
Maximus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maximus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Maximus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Maximus darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.#TD#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maximus uses from the top position.
Maximus trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brady Maximus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maximus is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maximus shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walker Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Maximus's guard.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Thompson postures up.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson stays in close to Maximus's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus's legs - danger averted.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus's brow.
Maximus wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Maximus circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maximus scores with a head kick.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus circles away.#TD2#
Maximus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thompson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus is breathing heavily.#ES#
Thompson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Maximus darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.#TD#
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus defends well.#SUB#
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus defends well.#T4#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Maximus chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Maximus stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Maximus. Maximus maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brady Maximus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Maximus instigates a clinch.
Maximus has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Maximus to the mat.
Maximus landing with the ground and pound.
Maximus trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Thompson has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximus trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maximus lands a couple of digs.
Maximus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Maximus lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thompson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maximus is defending well. Thompson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maximus has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Thompson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walker Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Maximus lands with a good body shot.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Maximus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valenzuela lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Brady Maximus has been cut.
Valenzuela tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Maximus successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Maximus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Valenzuela is defending well. Maximus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Valenzuela has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Maximus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brady Maximus!
Brady Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Maximus gets the takedown into side control.
Francis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maximus's best efforts.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Francis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Francis is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Francis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francis wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
Maximus wants to pass to mount but Francis is defending the position. #SUB#
Francis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Francis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Maximus slips a nice elbow through Francis's hands, connecting with Francis's forehead.
Nice strikes from Maximus there.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Francis is pressing down on Maximus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maximus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus stands up over Francis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Francis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Maximus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximus on the ground.#T2#
Maximus lands a couple of elbows.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus advances to half guard.
Francis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Francis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus moves into full mount! Francis won't be happy about that!
Maximus with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Maximus is landing with some decent strikes but Francis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maximus controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to control but Francis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus landing shots from mount.
Maximus trying to control but Francis is having none of it.
Francis is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Maximus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Francis is rocked!
Francis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Maximus's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Maximus!
After winning the bout, Brady Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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