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Event:
OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##CL# OcasioCortez closes the distance and clinches. OcasioCortez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. OcasioCortez blocking some punches.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OcasioCortez.#BC2# Maui manages to break the clinch.
#CL# OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Maui. OcasioCortez is trying to maintain a safe position but Maui gets an underhook and turns OcasioCortez into the cage. Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym. A head punch blocked on the inside by OcasioCortez. Stalling in the clinch from OcasioCortez.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui. OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow that stopped Maui in his tracks for a moment. Maui throws a head punch that misses. OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Maui.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. OcasioCortez wants to stall.
OcasioCortez lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more. Maui looks winded!#T1# Maui has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OcasioCortez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# OcasioCortez rushes Maui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez avoiding damage.
Maui blocks an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow that misses.
OcasioCortez landing knees to the body.
OcasioCortez crunches a lovely knee into Maui's ribcage. OcasioCortez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. OcasioCortez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Raykuza Maui's eye is starting to cause him problems now. OcasioCortez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Raykuza Maui's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2# OcasioCortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui tries to stall but OcasioCortez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maui. Maui misses with the head strike.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raykuza Maui's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandria OcasioCortez! After winning the bout, Alexandria OcasioCortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
OFK 340 - Wulf Vs Sasaki
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1# Maui moves out of range as Steel strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Steel. Maui keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel. Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Steel works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui avoids the head kick by Steel.
Maui is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Steel connects with a single shot there. Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maui looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Steel slips a straight right by Maui. Maui has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel. Maui moves away from the strike by Steel. Steel sizes up Maui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Maui moves out of range easily. Steel tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab. Steel's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maui is out of range and Steel settles back down. Maui blocks a head kick by Steel.
Maui is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Maui avoids the body shot from Steel.
Maui throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.#T1# Steel misses with a left hand and Maui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Steel throws a hook but Maui blocks it. Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving. Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL# Maui has managed to clinch.
Maui blocks a body shot from Steel. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Maui.
Maui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steel working aggressively here.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow. Maui misses with some punches.
Maui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Steel misses with a body punch.
#T2# Steel tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Maui. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maui blocking some punches.
Maui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maui. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maui just stands there and leans against the cage. Maui tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Maui'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.#T3# Steel lands a body punch. Maui is breathing heavily. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. Steel gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. #BC# Maui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Steel tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot. Steel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Maui avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel lands with a hook. Maui tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Steel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL# Maui has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Steel lands an uppercut. Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Maui controls the action.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steel lands a shot to the body. Steel scores with a nice hook to the head. Steel lands a nice shot to the body. Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Maui controls the action.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui blocking some punches.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel throws a head punch that misses. Maui taking a breather. Maui lands a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Maui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Maui fails in his attempt to clinch. Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maui's hands. Steel fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Maui to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Maui looks to clinch but Steel throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Maui taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jerome Steel! An out of breath Jerome Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1# Mad Onion lands a really nice looking cross but Maui seems unphased.
We've been told by Mad Onion's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mad Onion lands with a good body shot.#CL2# Maui has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
Maui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mad Onion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maui throws a head punch that misses. Maui looks winded! A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. Mad Onion lands a left hand.
Mad Onion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. 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! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mad Onion landing knees to the head.
Mad Onion lands a left hand.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow. Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Maui shrugs off. A short uppercut from Mad Onion. #CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more. Mad Onion pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Maui! Mad Onion unloads with more strikes and Maui sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion! A very excited looking Luke Mad Onion 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. The defeated Raykuza Maui had this to say: 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
OFK 320 - Garrincha Vs Craven
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1# Maui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Goodman connects with a solid leg kick. Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Maui tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance. Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
#CL# Goodman pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym. Goodman lands a nice shot to the body. Maui looks winded! Nice elbow from Goodman. Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC# Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Goodman throws an overhand right that has Maui reeling! Goodman follows up with more punches and Maui is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Goodman! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Saul Goodman made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
OFK 314 - Escalante Vs Brown
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1# Maui thuds his right hand into Meyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Meyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maui's waist but Maui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyer off to one side. Meyer with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.#CL# Maui instigates a clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Meyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maui gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Meyer manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Maui pushes Meyer up against the cage in a clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maui. A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyer.#BC2# Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Maui has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Maui.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it. Meyer tries to pull guard but Maui holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyer drops back down to his feet.
Raykuza Maui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer. Maui cracks Meyer with a nice body shot. Meyer looks winded! Maui lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyer backwards. Maui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maui leaning his opponent against the cage. Maui scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maui lands a nice uppercut. Meyer misses with a knee to the head. #BC# Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Meyer fails with a takedown attempt. Maui tries to counter by clinching up but Meyer breaks away and moves out of range. Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Maui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Maui gets in close and instigates a clinch. Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
#BC# Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Maui drives through and clinches with Meyer against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui lands with a short shot to the head. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Meyer trying to stall but Maui improves his position.
#T3# Maui scores with a shoulder strike. Maui lands a shoulder strike. #KD# Maui drops Meyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Meyer is rocked! Meyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Maui avoids the damage to the body. Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Meyer working hard to break the clinch. Maui pressing his opponent against the cage. Maui throws a head punch that misses. Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maui has Meyer pressed against the cage. Meyer drops his hands and Maui takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Meyer tumbling to the canvas! Maui rains down with more punches but Meyer was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Maui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! Raykuza Maui thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Maui closes the distance and clinches. Bowen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Maui lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui. Maui taking a breather. A short right from Maui. Maui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD# Maui drops Bowen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bowen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Bowen is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowen. Bowen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui works on Bowen's body with a couple of short punches. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bowen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui stalls. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowen. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. Maui has Bowen pushed against the cage. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowen uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui stalls. #BC# Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maui measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bowen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Raykuza Maui! An out of breath Raykuza Maui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Maui shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ringnes 's guard. Maui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Ringnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ringnes trying to control the position.
Maui sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2# Maui gets to his feet. Ringnes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Ringnes throws a body punch but Maui moves out of range. Ringnes is looking to clinch but Maui is avoiding it.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui moves in looking to clinch but Ringnes pushes him off. Ringnes throws a leg kick and Maui counters with a straight right hand. Ringnes swings widly with a right hand
letting Maui counter with a right hand. Maui tries to clinch but Ringnes moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Ringnes . Maui does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice side step and Maui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ringnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL# Ringnes closes the distance and clinches. Maui misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ringnes . Ringnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ringnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauis head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ringnes blocking some punches.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes tries to stall but Maui uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Maui pushes Ringnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Maui. Maui lands with a right to the head. Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards. A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land. Maui is struggling to control the position. Maui misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. #T3# Ringnes prevents Maui from breaking the clinch. Maui working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Ringnes presses Maui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui. Maui tries to stall but Ringnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it. Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui misses with the head strike.
Maui leaning his opponent against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land. #T4# Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ringnes tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it. Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes scores with a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ringnes tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head. Ringnes controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maui. Maui takes a shot to the head. Maui stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ringnes scores with a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that round. That's time! Ringnes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Maui moves into range and clinches up with Ringnes . Maui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow. Ringnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Ringnes crunches a lovely knee into Maui's ribcage. Ringnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank. Ringnes lands with a light punch inside. Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Ringnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maui. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ringnes . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ringnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes . Maui is breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Ringnes .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ringnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Ringnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ringnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arild Ringnes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maui stops a takedown attempt from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Maui backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Ringnes . Maui takes a shot to the head. Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Ringnes . Ringnes lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ringnes scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ringnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ringnes scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ringnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Ringnes lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ringnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ringnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #ROC#Maui is rocked! Ringnes scores with a hook to the body. Maui is still on wobbly legs! Can Ringnes finish him? Ringnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maui is defending well. Ringnes throws a big uppercut that drops Maui! More strikes from Ringnes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maui lies dazed against the cage as Ringnes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arild Ringnes ! Arild Ringnes gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1# Steel connects with a leg kick. Steel loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch. Steel misses with a body shot.
Maui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Steel throws a lazy body kick and Maui counters with a stiff right hand. Steel misses with a low kick. Maui avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maui's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maui scrambles back to his feet. Maui is looking to clinch. Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maui staying out of range there. Maui takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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! Steel scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1# Steel misses with a shot to the body and Maui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it. Steel throws a hook to the side of Maui's head but Maui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Maui shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Steel gets back to full guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy. Steel is still trying to improve position. Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Steel is trying to control the position but Maui postures up. Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Maui tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. Steel working a defensive guard here.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Steel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maui puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Maui from advancing to side control. Maui tries to stand and escape but Steel is controlling the position. Maui prevents Steel from improving his position. Maui tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it. #T3# Steel tries to get to full guard but Maui has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maui performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it. Steel connects with the punch. Maui throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Steel. Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a leg kick but Maui moved away.#T4# Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maui. Steel misses with a body kick. Steel misses with a leg kick. Maui ducks under a wild hook from Steel. Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Maui does a little dance to reset his feet. Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maui counters with a nice body shot. Steel looks winded!#CL# Maui clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui. Steel takes a shot to the head. Maui prevents a body shot from Steel. Maui lands with a short shot to the head. Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maui misses with the head strike.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Maui tries to clinch up. Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel throws out a counter right but Maui avoids it with no problem. Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Steel throws a head kick but Maui moves out of range.
Steel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maui. Maui is looking to counter punch. Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maui takes one to the chin there. Maui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Maui blocks a leg kick. Maui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel. Steel misses the shot to the body. Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maui's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steel throws a chopping leg kick but Maui manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A jab from Steel misses. Maui tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Maui saw that one coming. Maui is looking to counter punch. Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maui slips under a jab from Steel. An attempted straight right counter from Maui misses the target.#T1# Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Maui avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maui staying out of range there. Maui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Steel loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch. Maui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice shot by Steel. A jab lands there for Steel. Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Maui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel misses the shot to the body. Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maui doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2# Steel pulls guard successfully.
Maui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maui is one step ahead there. Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
#REVB##ES# Maui manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3# Steel tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow. Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Steel is breathing heavily. A body shot lands from Maui.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Raykuza Maui has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards. Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui. #BC# Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Maui has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maui lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# Steel takes a shot to the head. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Maui. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Maui scores with a nice hook to the head. Maui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head. #ROC#Steel is rocked! Maui stalling.
Maui lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?#BC# Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Steel seems to have recovered his senses. Maui wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance. Maui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body. #CL# Maui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Maui stalling against the cage.
Maui prevents a body shot from Steel. Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui'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. This is the final round!#R3# Steel looks to throw the jab but Maui is out of range. Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
#KD# and Maui counters with a crisp one two that drops Steel! Maui thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steel to his feet! Steel is in big trouble! Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maui manages to avoid it. Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Steel throws a leg kick that is checked#KD# and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel toppling to the canvas! Steel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Maui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab. Maui checks the leg kick. Steel jabs Maui to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# Maui gets in close and instigates a clinch. Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maui is keeping busy. Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Maui lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Maui is leaning against Steel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD# Maui drops Steel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut. Steel tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage. #BC# Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Steel scores with a hook. Steel leaves his chin hanging out and Maui seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Steel crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! A relieved looking Raykuza Maui thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Reedtz vs Killer
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Maui clinches with his opponent.
Maui displaying some good clinch control by pressing Republic up against the cage. A short right from Maui. Republic lands a body shot. Republic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Republic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Republic is leaning against Maui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maui is breathing heavily. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Republic. Republic scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head. Maui misses with a body punch.
Republic lands a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Republic. Republic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Republic misses with a short punch on the inside. Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maui. Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Republic on the inside. #T1# Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Maui misses with some punches.
#BC2# Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Republic moves into range and clinches up with Maui. Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. Republic lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic. Republic misses with some punches.
Maui lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui tries to clinch there but Republic circles away.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Republic pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Maui working aggressively here.
Republic scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head. Republic misses with a hook from the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Maui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Republic throws an elbow that misses.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maui. Republic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maui or not. Republic misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch. Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maui is working Republic over against the cage. Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Maui.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head. Maui working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Republic - that landed with a thud.
#T3# Maui lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Republic. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Maui wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Republic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Republic rushes Maui and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Republic breaks from the clinch.
Maui fails in his attempt to clinch. Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance. Republic keeps the fight on the outside. Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Maui shakes him off and moves away. Maui shoots for a double leg takedown but Republic sprawls well. He's pushed Maui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Republic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4# Maui is looking to clinch but Republic is avoiding it.
Maui wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance. Republic thinks about the counter body kick. Maui is looking to clinch. Republic wants to counter with a clinch but Maui pushes him away. Maui doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab. Republic circles away from the clinch attempt and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Maui misses with a low kick.#CL2# Republic instigates a clinch. Maui lands an uppercut. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Republic keeps control of Maui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Republic breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Maui clinches with his opponent.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Republic misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Republic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Republic looking to throw knees to the head but Maui is blocking nicely.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside. Republic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Republic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Republic lands with a right to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Republic misses with the head strike.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##BC2# Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maui tries to clinch but Republic moves out of range. Maui on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Republic. Republic obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL# Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Republic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Republic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maui blocks the elbow strike.
Republic lands an uppercut. Republic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #BC2# Republic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Republic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Republic wants to counter the offense by Maui and move into the clinch position. Maui tries to clinch up. Republic only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2# Maui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2# Republic clinches up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maui blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic. A short right from Republic. A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Republic. Maui takes an elbow to the temple. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Republic lands on the inside with an uppercut. Republic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Republic tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Republic back against the cage. Republic misses with some punches.
Clinched against the cage, Republic lands a big elbow that drops Maui! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Maui is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Banana Republic! Banana Republic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1# Maui moves away from the strike by Delsarte. Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Maui's side. Delsarte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maui counters with a nice body shot. Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Maui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut. Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Delsarte clobbers Maui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte. Delsarte misses with a hook. Maui ducked under it nicely. Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maui.#CL# Maui moves into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Delsarte gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Maui.
Delsarte looks winded! Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a knee to the head. A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maui lands with a left to the head. Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Maui gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maui is stalling here.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maui pushes Delsarte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more. A nice right hand lands inside from Maui. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maui throws a big uppercut that drops Delsarte! More strikes from Maui and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Delsarte lies dazed against the cage as Maui celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! A very excited looking Raykuza Maui 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. Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Maui forces Steel back against the cage and clinches. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steel. Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Steel decides to pull guard. Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy. Steel is working hard here to advance position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui postures up.
Steel seems keen to control Maui's posture.#T1# We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Maui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Steel 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# Maui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maui is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
Steel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maui with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Maui is not content to let Steel control the position. Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Steel wants to take a breather but Maui is having none of it. Nice strikes from Steel there. Steel looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Steel thows a huge punch but Maui dodges it nicely.
Maui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Maui pushes Steel off looking to stand but Steel dives back in and keeps control.
Steel thows a huge punch but Maui dodges it nicely.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Maui is trying to stand back up but Steel is controlling him
Steel trying to control from half guard but Maui is working away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Steel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Maui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel. Steel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maui defending well though. Steel is looking to take a break and control but Maui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Steel throwing shots but Maui is blocking nicely. Maui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel. Steel working Maui over with strikes. Maui wants to get back to his feet.
Steel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nice strikes from Steel there. Steel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Steel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Steel misses with a head shot. Maui uses the momentum to regain guard. Steel throws a big elbow that misses. Steel throwing strikes from guard but Maui blocks nicely. Maui is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Steel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maui works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Maui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Steel works over Maui with some ground and pound from guard. Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A punch lands to the side of Maui 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Steel throws a nice inside leg kick. Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maui at a distance.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel throws a big shot that misses. Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around?#KD# Steel knocks Maui to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Maui is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steel lands a big left to the face of Maui, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Steel and another - Maui is out! Steel stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Steel! Jerome Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Castellana
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1# Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kapisi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kapisi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Maui slips under a jab. Kapisi slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Kapisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kapisi misses with a double jab
and Maui makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kapisi jabs at Maui's body. Maui is breathing heavily. Maui moves in looking to clinch but Kapisi pushes him off. Kapisi's coach down at LET Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kapisi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2# Kapisi cracks Maui with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kapisi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maui to stand back up! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kapisi drops Maui with a big left hand! Maui is injured, injured bad! Kapisi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi! Keone Kapisi made sure to mention his sponsor, New Standard in his post fight interview. The defeated Raykuza Maui had this to say: 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Chaos 2
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1# Jones feints and then cracks Maui's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maui down. Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.#CL2# Maui fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Maui'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. Maui blocks a body shot from Jones. Maui takes a shot to the head. Maui misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Maui tries to tie him up. Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maui working aggressively here.
#TD# Jones decides to pull guard. Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jones working for a triangle but Maui defends it easily.
#SUB# Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB# Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maui escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control! Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maui off and has taken his back! Maui trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now. #SUB# Jones working for the choke. Maui is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB# Maui defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms. Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maui doesn't escape. #T2##SUB# Jones working for the choke. #SUB# Jones is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maui knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maui for a finish. Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Jones looking for the RNC. #SUB# Jones is persistently looking for the submission but Maui is defending it well.
Maui staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control. #SUB# Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Maui is controlling his hands well. Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Maui manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Jones working for a triangle but Maui defends it easily.
#T3# Maui showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Jones is looking for a triangle but Maui pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maui 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 Jones. Jones is letting Maui control him for a moment. Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Jones trying to control but Maui postures up.
Maui performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Jones looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jones dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target. Kim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by Jones misses and Maui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around? Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maui looks to clinch and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maui thinking. Maui ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Maui tries to counter by closing the distance. Jones connects with a jab.#CL2# Maui moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jones cracks Maui with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maui is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones tries to pull guard but Maui forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Maui working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jones lands a nice uppercut. Maui working aggressively here.
Kim Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jones can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Maui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Maui darts in trying to clinch and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kim Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones tries a low kick but Maui avoids it. Maui checks a leg kick. Jones misses with a right hand and Maui counters with a nice body shot. #T2# Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. #CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maui. Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Maui counters with a straight right hand. Maui tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Jones counters with a good low kick that Maui was not able to check. Kim Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Maui slips a straight right by Jones. It seemed like Maui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jones punishes Maui's body with a nice straight punch. Maui moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.#T3##KD# Jones drops Maui with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maui looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Maui is rocked! Maui moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones drops Maui with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones! Kim Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Sito 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1# Maui tries to clinch there but Donovan circles away.
#CL# Maui takes the fight into the clinch. Maui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donovans head. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it. Donovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan goes for a takedown attempt but Maui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donovan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Maui has Donovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui. Maui misses with a body punch.
Donovan looking to stall.
Donovan blocking some punches.
#T1# Donovan looking to stall.
Maui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut. Donovan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land. #BC# Maui manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Maui darts in and clinches Donovan up against the cage. Donovan leaning his opponent against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Donovan looking for a takedown. #BC# Maui breaks the clinch.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan misses with a left hand and Maui counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Donovan falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! Raykuza Maui thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Castella
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Maui drives through and clinches with Bidden against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bidden. A short right from Bidden on the inside. Bidden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bidden tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Bidden back against the cage. Maui throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bidden is breathing heavily. Maui lands a right hand. The referee calls for Maui to work.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bidden backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Bidden has been cut. Maui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bidden backwards. Maui scores with a shot to the side of Bidden's head. Maui throws a big uppercut that drops Bidden! More strikes from Maui and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bidden lies dazed against the cage as Maui celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! A relieved looking Raykuza Maui thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Johnson vs Face
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1# Frewin throws a right and a left that both miss. Maui darts in trying to clinch and Frewin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Maui has managed to clinch.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Frewin blocking some punches.
Maui pushes Frewin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui lands a shoulder strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch. Frewin misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maui - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frewin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Frewin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Frewin lands a body punch. Frewin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Butch Frewin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maui tries to clinch but Frewin moves out of range. Frewin throws out a counter right but Maui avoids it with no problem. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Frewin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Frewin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Maui tries to clinch up. Maui tries to clinch and Frewin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Maui closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch. We've been informed that Frewin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Frewin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Frewin throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Maui. Frewin tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Frewin blocks a body shot from Maui. Frewin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui blocks an uppercut.
Maui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frewin's elbow. Frewin lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Frewin lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land. Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frewin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui working aggressively here.
#T3# Frewin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Frewin pushes Maui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Still in the clinch, Frewin scores with a nice short uppercut. Frewin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maui on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Frewin. Frewin misses with some punches.
Maui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Frewin. Maui misses with the head strike.
Frewin has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Frewin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Frewin swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui working aggressively here.
Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Frewin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frewin pushes Maui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land. Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Maui blocks a body shot from Frewin. Frewin throws a head punch that misses. Frewin digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank. Maui is breathing heavily. Maui throws a head punch that misses. Frewin lands a hook to the side of the head. Frewin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin presses Maui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Frewin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Frewin lands a body shot. Frewin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Frewin lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Maui is rocked! Frewin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maui! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Frewin is unloading with more strikes now! Maui drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Frewin! An out of breath Butch Frewin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Branko vs Peieira
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1# Mspomfad closes the distance looking to clinch and Maui counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.#CL# Maui moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Maui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Maui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mspomfad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maui is in Mspomfad's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maui looking to pass the guard. Mspomfad is trying to hold Maui in close to prevent damage but Maui has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui content to control rather than advance. #SU# Maui stands up out of the half guard. #T1# Maui connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Mspomfad wants to clinch but Maui slips to the side and Maui counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Mspomfad badly! He tries to strike back but Maui puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Mspomfad out cold! Oh man, Mspomfad will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raykuza Maui! Raykuza Maui 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:
SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1# Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Delsarte misses with a wild combination.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maui if he has to take too many more of those.
Delsarte throws a lazy head kick and Maui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut. Delsarte keeps the fight on the outside. Delsarte swings for the body but Maui moves out of range.
Maui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Maui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2# Maui takes the fight into the clinch. Delsarte digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank. Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.#T1# A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Delsarte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank. #BC# Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Delsarte lands a head kick!
#CL2# Maui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Maui manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte works the jab nicely. Maui avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Delsarte misses with a low kick as Maui jumps back. Maui tries to clinch up. Maui takes one to the chin there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Delsarte throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2# Maui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Delsarte tries to bum rush Maui with a series of wild strikes but Maui uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maui! But no joy. Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Delsarte lands with a cross. Delsarte connects with a leg kick. Delsarte throws a body punch but Maui moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maui. That did some damage! Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Maui moves out of range easily. #T3# Delsarte connects with a jab. A slow jab from Maui misses its intended target. Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Maui clinches with his opponent.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Delsarte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maui in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Delsarte gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maui blocks an elbow strike from Delsarte.
A shot in the inside from Maui. #BC# Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Delsarte lands the left hand. Maui tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance. Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Delsarte blocks a jab. A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Maui 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here. Delsarte thuds a left hand into Maui's body. Delsarte misses with a wild body shot. Maui throws a fast counter high kick but Delsarte manages to duck under it in time.#T4# Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delsarte but Delsarte pushes him off and we're back to square one. Maui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2# Maui has closed the distance and engaged Delsarte in a clinch.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui working aggressively here.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Delsarte tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Delsarte misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Delsarte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A head kick misses from Delsarte. Maui feints a counter leg kick. Maui wants to clinch up but Delsarte keeps it at a distance. It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Delsarte scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Maui misses with an uppercut. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delsarte paws at him with a jab and circles away. It appears Delsarte was looking to counter with a kick there. Maui is looking to clinch but Delsarte is avoiding it.
Maui avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Maui on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Maui takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui throws a leg kick that misses. Maui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Maui takes the fight into the clinch. Delsarte is leaning against Maui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Raykuza Maui seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Delsarte throws an elbow that misses.
Delsarte throws an elbow but it misses.
Delsarte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maui's defenses. Delsarte lands a left hand.
#BC# Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Maui closes the distance and clinches. Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maui prevents a body shot from Delsarte. Delsarte lands a shoulder strike. Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage. Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head. Maui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards. Maui avoiding damage as Delsarte throws knees to the body.
Delsarte working aggressively here.
Maui blocks an elbow strike. 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! Maui lands a hook that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards. Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around? Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. #T2# Maui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delsarte. Maui throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut. Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui wants to stall.
Maui trying to stall but Delsarte improves his position.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards. Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Delsarte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maui lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maui blocks a body shot from Delsarte. Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage. Delsarte blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui avoids the elbow strike from Delsarte, against the cage.
Maui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut. Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Delsarte wants to break free but Maui has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte looks to throw an elbow but misses. A shot in the inside from Delsarte. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delsarte looks to throw an elbow but misses. Maui avoiding damage.
Maui lands a left hand.
#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse. Delsarte being controlled against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte. Delsarte scores with a hook to the body. Maui is looking to control Delsarte's arms but Delsarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maui has his back to the cage. #T4# Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Delsarte pushes off an throws an elbow but Maui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Maui lands a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Maui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Delsarte breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Maui gets a clinch. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui misses with the head strike.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A shot in the inside from Maui. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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. And we move into the final round!#R3# Delsarte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Maui checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte. Delsarte thumps Maui with a low kick. Delsarte scores with a nice strike. Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maui replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Delsarte blocks it well. Maui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Delsarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Maui. Maui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1# Maui finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Maui clinches up against the cage. Delsarte lands a shot to the body. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui. A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte. Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui lands a nice uppercut. Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Maui controls the action.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Delsarte blocking some punches.
#T2##BC2# Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Maui has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Delsarte tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Delsarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut. Maui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch. Delsarte pushes off an throws an elbow but Maui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Maui working aggressively here.
#BC2# Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Maui sees coming a mile off. Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maui has time to react. Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Delsarte misses with a body shot
and Maui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Delsarte thinking. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maui shoots in for a takedown but Delsarte shows good takedown defense. #T3# Delsarte misses with a body kick. Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Delsarte throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Maui counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maui. #BC2# Maui manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Maui closes the distance and clinches. Maui takes a shot to the head. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte. A shot in the inside from Maui. Delsarte has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
#BC# Delsarte breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Maui takes the fight into the clinch. Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Maui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delsarte working aggressively here.
#T4##BC# Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Delsarte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Maui doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte. Delsarte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maui is able to avoid easily. Delsarte clobbers Maui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far. Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2# Maui moves into the clinch. Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Delsarte looking to throw knees to the head but Maui is blocking nicely.
Maui lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round. I think Delsarte 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte! Gauthier Delsarte thanked the fans post fight for their support. Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1# No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A leg kick checked by Maui. Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked#KD# and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnes toppling to the canvas! Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bob Barnes has been cut. Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barnes feints the counter takedown. Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Maui tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Maui checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Maui misses the target. Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Maui checks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maui somewhat. Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Barnes looks winded! Barnes tries to get into range but Maui steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barnes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Maui scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! A victorious Raykuza Maui 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:
RISE 50: Irrawaddy v Newton
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1# Leekpai misses with a body shot.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Leekpai dips to his left and cracks Maui with an uppercut! Maui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Leekpai swings for the body but Maui moves out of range.
Leekpai scores with a jab to the body. Leekpai throws a hook but Maui avoids it easily. It looked like Maui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Leekpai closes the distance and clinches. Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Leekpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leekpai throws an elbow that misses.
Maui lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leekpai or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leekpai throws a head punch that misses. Leekpai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Leekpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leekpai misses with a knee to the head. A short right from Maui on the inside. Maui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leekpai backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Leekpai fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Leekpai misses its intended target. Maui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Leekpai gets tackled into the cage by Maui. Maui maintains the clinch. Maui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Leekpai. Leekpai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leekpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maui lands a left hand.
Leekpai blocking some punches.
Maui lands a left hand.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Leekpai tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maui. Maui is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Leekpai looks winded! Maui lands with a short head shot on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Maui working aggressively here.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. #T2# Maui is working Leekpai over against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. A shot in the inside from Maui. #ROC#Leekpai is rocked! Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it. Leekpai is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui has Leekpai pressed against the cage.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. Maui misses with the head strike.
Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Leekpai. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leekpai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Leekpai. Leekpai blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai seems to have recovered his senses. Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui working aggressively here.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Maui breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maui. That's going to slow Leekpai down. Maui tries to clinch up but Leekpai circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##CL# Maui moves into range and clinches up with Leekpai. Leekpai misses with the head strike.
Maui pressing his opponent against the cage. Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Leekpai takes a shot to the head. Maui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Leekpai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maui blocks it with crossed arms. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai. A nice left hand lands by Leekpai.
Leekpai blocks an uppercut.
Maui lands a big right hand that drops Leekpai! The killer instinct kicks in and Maui finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Maui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! An out of breath Raykuza Maui thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Maui rushes Rivera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rivera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC# Maui breaks the clinch.
#KD# Maui lands a big right hand that sends Rivera crashing to the mat! Maui stays standing though and waves Rivera back to his feet!#ROC#Rivera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mountain Rivera has been cut.#CL# Maui clinches. Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Maui creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rivera's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rivera drops to his knees and Maui pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! During a confident post fight interview, Raykuza Maui thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2022 |
#R1# Conors doesn't succeed with the takedown and Maui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Horrible takedown attempt by Conors or perhaps it was just good defense by Maui, which made it look bad. #CL2# Maui moves into the clinch successfully.
Maui scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Brenon Conors has been cut. Conors is breathing heavily. A short left from Maui. A hook to the body from Maui.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui. #KD2# Maui drops Conors onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Conors is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Conors is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui creates a bit of distance for himself, with Conors pressed up against the cage and cracks Conors with a massive uppercut! Conors goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Maui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! Our winner, Raykuza Maui, 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. In defeat, Brenon Conors stepped up to the mic, saying 'Book me & Fight ne'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Maui pushes Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch. Maui trying to control the position but instead, Bamboo Face has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maui into the cage. A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. Maui blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Maui has closed the distance and engaged Bamboo Face in a clinch.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. Maui taking a breather. Bamboo Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Maui scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut. Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maui tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Maui misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face tries to stall but Maui uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maui lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards. Maui looking to slow down the pace here. Bamboo Face tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# A short left from Maui. Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head. Maui misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head. #BC# Bamboo Face breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Maui moves into the clinch. Bamboo Face is trying to maintain a safe position but Maui gets an underhook and turns Bamboo Face into the cage. Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face. Maui scores with a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Come on Maui - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face looking to slow down the pace here. Maui looking to stall.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC# Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a double leg but Maui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maui tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it. Bamboo Face misses with a left hand #KD2# and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Bamboo Face toppling to the canvas! Bamboo Face scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse. Maui tries to clinch there but Bamboo Face circles away.
Raykuza Maui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maui slips under a jab. Maui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bamboo Face with a body shot. Maui tries to clinch up. Maui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bamboo Face seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.#CL2# Maui gets a clinch. Maui pressing his opponent against the cage. Maui leaning his opponent against the cage. Maui pressing his opponent against the cage. Maui continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Maui misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD# Bamboo Face has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maui uses from the top position. Maui being controlled here momentarily. Bamboo Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bamboo Face has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamboo Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maui is looking to clinch but Bamboo Face is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Bamboo Face tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Bamboo Face misses with a looping right. Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here. Maui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamboo Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Maui instigates a clinch. Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raykuza Maui seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #BC# Bamboo Face breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamboo Face paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bamboo Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bamboo Face slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Maui moves in looking to clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him off.#T1# Maui tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bamboo Face counters with a left and a right... And another left! Maui 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). Ubungu Bamboo Face! Ubungu Bamboo Face decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1# Dupree cracks a nice hook into Maui's ribs. Dupree scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Dupree connects with an inside leg kick. Maui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dupree counters with a straight right hand. Maui staying out of range there. Dupree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dupree slips a jab from Maui. Dupree looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Maui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dupree circles away quickly and effectively. Maui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dupree thumps Maui with a low kick. Dupree ducks under a wild hook from Maui. Dupree moves away from the strike by Maui. Dupree feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dupree punishes Maui's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui misses with an uppercut. Dupree fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maui on the side of the head.#T1# Maui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dupree moves away from the strike by Maui. Maui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupree manages to avoid it. Dupree dances in with a quick combination. Maui is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dupree snaps Maui's head back. Maui stumbles backwards against the cage. Dupree steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Maui's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Maui just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree! A relieved looking Christophe Dupree thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Raykuza Maui had this to say: 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 64
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1# Maui pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Carosella throws a body shot but no joy. Carosella throws a big shot that misses. Sloppy strikes from Carosella. Those never looked like landing. Carosella scores with a sloppy right hand. Maui should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carosella under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut. Carosella misses with a lunging right hand
and Carosella takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maui throws a shot from downtown. Carosella moves away and avoids it. Carosella throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Carosella throws out a loose jab but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Carosella misses with a looping left. Carosella throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maui sees it coming and avoids it easily. Carosella fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Carosella misses with a right hand #KD# and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Carosella toppling to the canvas! Carosella scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?! Carosella looks to land a combination but Maui avoids it well. Maui has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carosella finds it's way round the side to connect with Maui's head. #T1# Carosella misses with a double jab
#KD# and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Carosella toppling to the canvas! Carosella scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!#ROC#Carosella is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Guido Carosella's cut even more. Carosella throws a right hand that misses
and Maui counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Carosella out cold! What a finish! Maui is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! Post fight, Raykuza Maui took to the microphone: '17-1 BABY! I'M THE BEST!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1# Maui throws a right hand that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Johnson misses with a hook
and Maui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut. Maui scores with a hook. Maui throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. LaTroy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut! Maui just misses with a punch to the body.
Maui misses with a right hand and Maui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maui has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Maui misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maui pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Johnson throws a head kick but Maui moves out of range.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch.#KD# Oh, that's a big right hand from Johnson and Maui goes tumbling to the canvas! Johnson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #T1# Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Maui is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Maui wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Maui throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maui now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Maui avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here. A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson. Maui looks winded! A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Maui seems unphased.
#CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more. Maui slips under a jab. Maui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maui is just out of range.#CL# Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Maui in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD# Maui ducks straight into an uppercut from Johnson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Maui manages to regain guard straight away.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around? Maui is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him. #ES2# Maui scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maui under the eye. 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! Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch. Maui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Maui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Maui misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming. A shot to the liver by Maui. Beautiful body shot.#KD2# Maui sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maui is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked! Maui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A jab from Maui misses. Johnson seems to have got his legs back now. Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. Maui lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maui takes a shot right to the bread basket. Johnson misses with a straight left. Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maui sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Johnson misses with a straight right. #T2# Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Maui throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2# Maui feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maui finish him?!
Johnson takes a swing at Maui's ribcage but misses. Johnson swings for the body but Maui moves out of range.
Maui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Johnson forces Maui back against the cage and clinches.#KD2# Maui drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Maui misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson is struggling to control the position. Stalling in the clinch from Maui.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# A shot to the body from Maui misses and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maui misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Johnson! Maui is out on his feet! Johnson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Maui is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Maui is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaTroy Johnson! A less than humble LaTroy Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is undefeated. He's the best. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 42
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1# Maui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeishi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maui thinking. Takeishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Takeishi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Takeishi pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch. Maui looking to stall.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it. A shot in the inside from Maui. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Takeishi working aggressively here.
Takeishi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maui prevents it.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Maui on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takeishi as Maui tries to tie him up. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Takeishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Takeishi slowing the pace effectively. Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut. Takeishi tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui working aggressively here.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside. Maui is struggling to control the position. Takeishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui presses Takeishi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Maui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Takeishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Takeishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Takeishi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. 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! Takeishi swings for the body but Maui moves out of range.
Maui looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeishi is just out of range. Maui seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Takeishi throws a combination that misses and Maui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeishi. Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD# Maui lands a big right hand that sends Takeishi crashing to the mat! Maui stays standing though and waves Takeishi back to his feet!#ROC#Takeishi is rocked! A telegraphed right hand from Takeishi misses the target. It looked like Maui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takeishi. Takeishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Takeishi defending well as Maui loads up on a big left hand. Maui weaves into range and cracks Takeishi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Takeishi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Maui is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! Raykuza Maui took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '17-1 BABY! I'M THE BEST!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1# Motts with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui misses the body punch #KD2# and Motts counters with a crisp one two that drops Maui! Motts thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maui to his feet! Maui is in big trouble! Maui takes a swing at Motts's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Maui.
Maui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Motts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Motts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maui.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Maui swings for the body but Motts moves out of range.
Maui misses with a shot to the body #KD2# and Motts counters with a nice right hand that sends Maui toppling to the canvas! Maui scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Motts finish him?!#ROC2#Maui is rocked!#T1# Maui throws a sloppy body shot
and Motts counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Maui badly! He tries to strike back but Motts puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Maui out cold! Oh man, Maui will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Motts! A relieved looking Gregory Motts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is undefeated. He's the best. '. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 28
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Saunders. #CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui takes an elbow to the temple. Maui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Maui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maui misses with some punches.
Saunders works on Maui's body with a couple of short punches. Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Maui blocks an uppercut.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Maui avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.#BC# Maui breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Saunders has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maui.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC# Maui breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Saunders slips a jab from Maui. Saunders throws the left hand but Maui avoids the punch easily. Maui misses with a straight left. Maui misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Maui's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Saunders works Maui's body with a nice hook. Saunders takes a swing at Maui's ribcage but misses. It looked like Maui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Saunders wants to clinch. Maui swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders. It looked like Maui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Saunders wants to clinch.#T2# Maui misses with the combination.
Saunders tries to clinch but Maui is having none of it. A jab lands there for Saunders.#CUT2#Raykuza Maui's cut is getting worse. The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It looked like Maui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saunders. Saunders tries to clinch but Maui is having none of it. #KD# Maui sends Saunders crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maui is motioning to the referee to let Saunders up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Saunders is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eron Saunders has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Saunders clinches. Saunders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Saunders pushes Maui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui wants to stall.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Saunders forces Maui back against the cage and clinches. Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maui throws a head punch that misses. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Maui stalls. Saunders tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. Saunders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maui after a bit of a struggle. Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. A shot in the inside from Maui. Maui takes an elbow to the temple. Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders. This has been an exciting period of action! Maui prevents a body shot from Saunders. #T1# Maui working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD# Maui drops Saunders onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saunders is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him? Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders. Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Saunders seems to have recovered his senses. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards. Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui. Saunders pushes off an throws an elbow but Maui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Saunders tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Saunders blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui. Saunders tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Saunders lands a shot to the body. Saunders goes for a takedown attempt but Maui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Maui circles away.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Maui circles away.
Maui appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Saunders tries to clinch there but Maui circles away.
#KD# Maui feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saunders sprawling to the canvas! Saunders rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maui finish him?!
Saunders throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Saunders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maui. The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Raykuza Maui is winning the standup battle so far. Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maui paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Maui on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Saunders clinches up against the cage. Eron Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jab from Saunders. Saunders scores with a jab. Maui misses with a straight left. #CL2# Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Maui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards. Maui misses with the head strike.
A short left from Saunders. Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow. A short right from Maui. Maui blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Maui lands with a light punch inside. Maui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around? Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.#T1##BC2# Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maui, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Maui working aggressively here.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauis head. A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Raykuza Maui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maui avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the cage.
Saunders tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Maui lands a shoulder strike. Raykuza Maui has scored more points in the clinch so far. Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2# Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2# Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Maui. Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards. 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! Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut. Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders lands a body shot. Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Eron Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Maui 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raykuza Maui! Post fight, an emotional Raykuza Maui said '17-1 BABY! I'M THE BEST!'. |
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Event:
HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1# Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. Lou Slugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Slugger is predictable there and Maui counters with a nice body shot. Slugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slugger misses with a wild combination.
Maui misses with a straight left. And Slugger responds with a good body kick, but Maui manages to step out the way in time. Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Maui. Maui slips a jab and a cross from Slugger.
Maui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Slugger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maui. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slugger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nice uppercut lands for Slugger. That snapped Maui's head back.
Slugger throws a sloppy head kick and Maui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut. Slugger misses with a body shot.
Maui is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Maui moves forwards but Slugger connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Slugger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Slugger throws a half hearted mid kick. Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Slugger lands a nice shot to the body.
Slugger misses with a left hand #KD# and Maui counters with a crisp right hand that drops Slugger! Maui lets Slugger back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Slugger thows a leg kick but Maui checks it and Maui counters with a big left hand that crumples Slugger! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! Raykuza Maui looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '17-1 BABY! I'M THE BEST!'. |
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Event:
HFC 73 - Wanker vs Maui
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Wanker throws a lazy right hand but Maui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maui throws a looping overhand right but Wanker ducks down to avoid it. Wanker avoids the body shot from Maui.
Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maui misses with a straight right. A little feinted left hand from Wanker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Maui misses with a hook.#CL# Wanker pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch. Wanker lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wanker misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wanker. Maui scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Wanker tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Wanker back against the cage. Wanker throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Wanker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Wanker jumps guard but Maui stands there with Wanker around his waist. Wanker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maui blocking some punches.
Wanker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maui to keep the fight standing. Wanker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Wanker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wanker tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Wanker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Wanker misses with a short punch on the inside. Wanker struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards. Wanker lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wanker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maui walks away with a smile on his face. Wanker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massive Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Wanker slips a jab from Maui. Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maui.
Wanker avoids the body shot from Maui.
#T2# Maui throws a jab when Wanker was well out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Maui as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maui misses with a looping right. Wanker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Maui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maui throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot. Wanker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maui.
A telegraphed right hand from Maui misses the target. Wanker lands a really nice looking cross but Maui seems unphased.
Maui swings widly with a right hand
and Wanker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Maui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL# and Wanker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Wanker blocks an uppercut.
Maui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Maui is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wanker lands a hook to the side of the head. Maui misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wanker. Maui lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Maui. #BC2# Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maui throws a hook but Wanker blocks it. Maui looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range. It looked like Wanker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maui. Maui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab. Maui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more. Maui throws a hook to the side of Wanker's head but Wanker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui throws a body shot but no joy. A swing and a miss from Wanker.#CL# Wanker moves into the clinch successfully.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut. Maui working aggressively here.
Maui misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanker. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanker. Wanker gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wanker working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Wanker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Maui takes a swing at Wanker's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Maui misses its intended target. Maui thows a left - swing and a miss! An attempted straight right counter from Wanker misses the target. Wanker misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Wanker. Maui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wanker misses with a lunging right hand
and Maui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wanker tries to clinch but Maui moves out of range. Wanker tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot. Maui connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1# Wanker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maui jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've been informed that Maui has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Maui lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wanker. Wanker lands a lovely overhand right. Maui scores with a hook to the body. Wanker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wanker staying out of range there. Wanker is looking to counter punch. Maui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maui throws a lazy uppercut
and Wanker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Maui misses the target. #T2# Maui swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
Wanker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Maui counter with a right hand. Maui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wanker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wanker throws the left hand but Maui avoids the punch easily. Wanker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wanker cracks Maui with a hook to the temple - Maui is on wobbly legs here! Wanker swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maui falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wanker wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massive Wanker! Massive Wanker retains his super heavyweight title! Our winner, Massive Wanker, 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. The defeated Raykuza Maui had this to say: 'There's a reason this guy is undefeated. He's the best. '. |
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Event:
HFC 69 - Wanker vs Petersson
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Maui thuds a left hand into Motts's body. Motts lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui lands with a straight right. Motts didn't see that one coming. Maui fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Motts misses with a left hand and Maui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been told by Maui's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Motts clinches. Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts. Maui stalling the fight.
#BC# Maui breaks the clinch.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Maui on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Maui misses with a straight right. #T1# Maui scores with a decent looking hook. Maui throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range. Motts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maui. Motts staying out of range there. Maui misses with a looping right. Motts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maui. Maui connects with a right hand. Motts shakes it off. Maui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maui. Motts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Motts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maui on the side of the head. Motts tries to clinch up but Maui circles away and keeps his distance. Maui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Maui.#T2# Motts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Motts misses with a combination
and Maui counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD# Maui lands a big uppercut and Motts crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Motts looks OK. Maui waves Motts back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Maui. Motts does a little dance to reset his feet. Motts throws a right and a left that Maui avoids nicely. Maui lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Motts falls backwards - clearly groggy! Maui dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! |
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Event:
HFC 58 - Kocak vs Krylov 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1# Bronstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#It looks like Lev Davidovitch Bronstein has been cut. Bronstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bronstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Maui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bronstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maui is fending him off so far but Bronstein persists. Nope, Maui circles away and we're back to standing. Maui cracks Bronstein with a right hand to the side of the head. Jab, jab by Maui - just one landing. Maui stuns Bronstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Maui gets tackled into the cage by Bronstein. Bronstein maintains the clinch. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bronstein tries to stall but Maui uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Bronstein breaks the clinch.
Maui scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronstein should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bronstein misses with a takedown attempt - Maui sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lev Davidovitch Bronstein. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bronstein tries for a takedown but Maui circles away easily and Maui counters with a stiff right hand. Maui has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##KD2# Maui drops Bronstein with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bronstein looks back up at him and smiles so Maui waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bronstein walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bronstein limp body while Maui jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! |
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Event:
HFC 48 - Sitsongrit vs Repine
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mendoza. Maui lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving. Maui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mendoza counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maui. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet. Mendoza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maui avoids it.#CL# Mendoza takes the fight into the clinch. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maui digs a good body shot into Mendoza's ribs. Mendoza digs a good hook to Maui's body.
Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maui misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Mendoza counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mendoza looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# Mendoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauis head. Mendoza unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maui lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Maui takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui looks winded! Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mendoza lands a knee to the head.
Mendoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mendoza blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Mendoza scores with a shoulder strike. Mendoza tries a knee to the head but Maui blocks it.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maui avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Mendoza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui. Maui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maui tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
#T2# Maui managing to block the knees to the body from Mendoza.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Maui has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Mendoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza. Mendoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maui misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza. Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. Maui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maui taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Maui blocks the elbow strike.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maui.
Maui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow. Knees to the body from Mendoza.
A short right from Maui on the inside. #T3# Mendoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maui working aggressively here.
Mendoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza. Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendoza. A knee to the head by Mendoza.
#CUT#That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more. Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. Mendoza pushes Maui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mendoza. Maui just leaning against Mendoza, taking a breather. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendoza obliges. A knee to the head by Mendoza.
Maui misses with some punches.
Mendoza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maui is defending well for now. A short left from Mendoza. Maui managing to block the knees to the body from Mendoza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendoza won't allow it.
A short right from Mendoza. #T4# Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mendoza on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body.
Maui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A knee to the head by Mendoza.
#ROC#Maui is rocked! Mendoza lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maui to his knees! Mendoza keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Mendoza! After winning the bout, Jason Mendoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 43 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Slugs instigates a clinch. Slugs misses with an elbow over the top. Maui misses with some punches.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Slugs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Maui throws a head punch that misses. Slugs misses with a knee to the head. Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maui. Maui scores with a shot to the side of Slugs's head. Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slugs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slugs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maui's defenses. Maui blocks an elbow strike. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maui lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slugs is struggling to control the position. Maui lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Maui breaks the clinch.
#CL# Slugs moves into the clinch. Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. #T1# Maui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Slugs lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Raykuza Maui's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Slugs working Maui over with knees to the body. Maui blocks an elbow strike. Slugs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maui blocks it with crossed arms. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Slugs lands an elbow inside. Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slugs backwards. Maui lands with a short head shot on the inside. Slugs takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maui managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Maui digs a right hand underneath Slugs's ribcage. Slugs let out a lung full of air as it connected. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maui lands with a light punch inside. Slugs is breathing heavily. Slugs tries a knee to the head but Maui blocks it.
Maui managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Slugs unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice glancing elbow lands by Slugs. #CUT#Raykuza Maui's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raykuza Maui's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Slugs! Doug Slugs 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:
HFC 25 - Slingin vs Kung
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fukk misses with an uppercut. Maui saw that one coming. It seemed like Maui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Maui throws a shot from downtown. Fukk moves away and avoids it. Fukk lands with a hook. Maui tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've been told by Fukk's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Maui misses with a lunging right hand
and Fukk counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. A slow jab from Fukk misses its intended target. A little jabbing left from Maui on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fukk throws a hook but Maui blocks it. Maui throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fukk counter with a right hand. Maui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukk. Maui dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fukk loads up on a big right hand but Maui slips the punch. Maui fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukk defending well as Maui loads up on a big left hand. Maui throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Maui throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Maui missing with a left hand there. Fukk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Maui fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fukk throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. Fukk slips a straight right by Maui. Maui misses with a body punch
and Fukk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maui throws a right and a left that Fukk avoids nicely. Maui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukk. Fukk throwing a counter right hand but Maui manages to avoid it. Maui misses with a right hand and Fukk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fukk staying out of range there. Maui punishes Fukk's body with a nice straight punch. A jab lands there for Maui.#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Fukk has been cut. Maui throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maui throws a jab when Fukk was well out of range. Fukk throws a lazy uppercut
and Maui counters with a series of strikes. Fukk will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Fukk swings widly with a right hand
and Maui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fukk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Maui dips to his left and cracks Fukk with an uppercut! Maui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukk was well out of range. Poor timing from Maui. Fukk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maui cracks Fukk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Maui misses with a right hand and Fukk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maui scores with a jab to the head.
Maui jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maui lands a nice shot to the body.
Maui misses with a hook
and Fukk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fukk throws a hook to the side of Maui's head but Maui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fukk ducks under a wild hook from Maui. Maui looks to land a right hand but Fukk moved out of range.#T3# Fukk moves out of range as Maui strikes. Maui misses with a wild body shot. Fukk throws a hook but Maui avoids it easily. A big left from Maui misses. Maui misses with a straight right. Maui lands a nice shot to the body.
Maui throws the left hand but Fukk avoids the punch easily. Maui fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fukk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fukk is breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Maui. Maui throws a hook to the side of Fukk's head but Fukk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukk thows a left - swing and a miss! Maui let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A big left from Maui misses. It looked like Fukk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice cross by Maui.#T4# Maui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fukk misses with a straight right. Maui throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fukk counter with a right hand. Fukk swings widly with a right hand
and Maui counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fukk misses with a right hand and Maui counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maui throws a hook but Fukk blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Fukk misses the target. Fukk throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fukk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Maui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Fukk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Decent striking displayed by Maui there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maui staying out of range there. Fukk misses with a straight right. Fukk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maui. Maui misses with an uppercut. Fukk saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Fukk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Fukk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Raykuza Maui seems to be getting the better of the standup. A slow jab from Maui misses its intended target. Maui swings for the body but Fukk moves out of range.
Fukk is looking to counter punch. Maui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fukk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maui. Fukk throwing a counter right hand but Maui manages to avoid it. Fukk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Maui. Fukk looks to land a left hand but Maui moved out of range nicely. Maui throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fukk to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Fukk misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd cheers as Maui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fukk doesn't seem phased though. A telegraphed right hand from Maui misses the target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maui just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Maui throws the left hand but Fukk avoids the punch easily. Maui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fukk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maui lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maui's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fukk under the eye. A jab from Fukk misses. Maui misses with a hook. A big left from Fukk misses. Maui throws out a powerful jab. Maui lands with a nice body punch. Fukk staying out of range there. Maui misses the body punch and Maui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maui moves out of range of the strikes. Maui cracks Fukk with a right hand to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Maui jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Maui throws out a loose jab but Fukk uses good head movement to avoid it. Fukk throwing a counter right hand but Maui manages to avoid it. Fukk moves away from the strike by Maui. Maui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukk manages to avoid it. Fukk looks to land a right hand but Maui moved out of range. Fukk throws a hook to the side of Maui's head but Maui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maui throws a lazy right hand but Fukk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Maui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukk. Fukk misses with an uppercut. Maui saw that one coming. Maui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fukk throws a hook but Maui avoids it easily. Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui takes a swing at Fukk's ribcage but misses. Fukk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fukk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Maui ducks under a wild hook from Fukk.#T3# Fukk misses with a straight right. Fukk staying out of range there. Fukk slips a jab and a cross from Maui.
Maui misses with a straight left. Fukk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Maui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukk. Fukk looks to land a right hand but Maui moved out of range. Maui throws a sloppy body shot
and Fukk counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukk manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Maui misses its intended target. Maui scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukk in his tracks. #CUT2#Heavy Fukk's cut is getting worse. Maui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukk manages to avoid it. Maui throws the left hand but Fukk avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Fukk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fukk slips under a jab from Maui. An attempted straight right counter from Fukk misses the target.#T4# Nice shot lands for Maui. Maui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fukk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fukk misses with a hook
and Maui counters with a straight right hand. Maui misses with a jab to the body
letting Fukk counter with a right hand. Fukk throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. Maui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukk. Fukk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A telegraphed right hand from Maui misses the target. Fukk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Maui throws a jab when Fukk was well out of range. It looked like Fukk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Fukk misses with a hook. Maui ducked under it nicely. Fukk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Maui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukk counters with a straight right hand. Fukk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukk throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Fukk swings widly with a right hand
and Maui counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fukk missing with a left hand there. Maui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Maui loads up on a big right hand but Fukk slips the punch. Maui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maui throws a right and a left that both miss. A little feinted left hand from Fukk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Fukk throws a big shot that misses. Maui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukk counters with a stiff right hand. Fukk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fukk misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui scores with a jab to the body. Maui misses with a combination
and Fukk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maui lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukk's head. Maui dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Good shot there by Fukk. Maui throws a shot from downtown. Fukk moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Fukk misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Maui. Fukk does a little dance to reset his feet. Maui slips a straight right by Fukk. Maui lands a jab to Fukk's midsection. Maui scores with a nice strike. Maui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukk.
Maui scores with a jab. Fukk acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fukk misses with a looping left. Fukk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maui. Fukk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fukk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maui has time to react. Heavy Fukk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Maui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maui staying out of range there. Maui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukk. Fukk throwing a counter right hand but Maui manages to avoid it. Fukk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fukk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maui sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maui swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fukk. Maui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fukk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maui. Fukk thows a left - swing and a miss! Fukk avoids the body shot from Maui.
Maui throws a hook but Fukk avoids it easily. Maui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Maui swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fukk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fukk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Maui misses with an uppercut. Fukk misses with a looping right. Fukk ducks under a wild hook from Maui. Fukk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice defenses there by Fukk. Maui has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fukk throws an off balance right hand
and Maui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Fukk slips a jab from Maui. A little feinted left hand from Fukk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice defenses there by Fukk. Fukk throws a looping overhand right but Maui ducks down to avoid it. Maui feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fukks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Maui's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fukk under the eye.#ROC2#Fukk is rocked! Fukk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maui. Maui circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Raykuza Maui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Maui misses with an uppercut
and Fukk counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Maui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The fighters circling - Fukk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Maui misses. Maui ducks under a wild hook from Fukk. Fukk misses with an uppercut. Maui connects with the punch. Fukk throws a hook to the side of Maui's head but Maui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fukk misses with a straight left. A combination from Maui does no damage. A slow jab from Fukk misses its intended target. Fukk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Maui tries to bum rush Fukk with a series of wild strikes but Fukk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight! Raykuza Maui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Maui has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raykuza Maui! |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 37
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maui blocks a low kick nicely. Maui throws a shot from downtown. Dickrilla moves away and avoids it. Dickrilla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maui manages to circle out of the way. Dickrilla throws a leg kick but Maui sees it coming and checks it nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Dickrilla.
Maui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickrilla counters with an outside leg kick.
Dickrilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickrilla tries to clinch there but Maui circles away.
Dickrilla wants to slow Maui down by chopping away at his legs. Dickrilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dickrilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dickrilla moves out of range as Maui strikes. Maui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickrilla is looking to chop away at Maui's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui missing with a left hand there. Dickrilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dickrilla connects with a solid leg kick. Dickrilla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dickrilla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dickrilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maui throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Maui has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dickrilla. Dickrilla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Maui misses the shot to the body. Dickrilla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Dickrilla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Maui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickrilla sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maui missing with a left hand there. Dickrilla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Maui checks a leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Dickrilla.
Maui just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Dickrilla. Dickrilla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Maui takes a swing at Dickrilla's ribcage but misses. Dickrilla thows a leg kick but Maui checks it letting Maui counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bulgin Dickrilla has been cut. Dickrilla tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dickrilla is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Dickrilla misses with a low kick. #CL# Dickrilla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. 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! Dickrilla taking a breather. The referee calls for Dickrilla to work.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Maui blocks an elbow strike. A short uppercut from Maui. Dickrilla throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui. Dickrilla tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Maui scores with a shoulder strike. Maui lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dickrilla takes a shot to the head. Dickrilla lands an elbow inside. Maui takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Dickrilla lands a nice shot to the body. Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickrilla. Maui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickrilla is breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maui is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Dickrilla throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maui lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. Maui scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maui stalling against the cage.
Dickrilla throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3# Dickrilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maui avoids a wild elbow strike from Dickrilla. Maui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Maui blocks the elbow strike.
Maui blocks the elbow strike.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickrilla. Dickrilla takes a shot to the head. Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dickrilla backwards. Maui misses with the head strike.
Maui working aggressively here.
Dickrilla tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Dickrilla back against the cage. Dickrilla lands a damaging elbow. Maui creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dickrilla with a big uppercut! Dickrilla tries to clinch up but Maui pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dickrilla to the mat! Dickrilla covers up and Maui unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raykuza Maui! In defeat, Bulgin Dickrilla stepped up to the mic, saying 'My manager should just sack me I worth shit.'. |
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Event:
Madness 43 The Pursuit
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1# Maui checks the leg kick. Maui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it. Darwin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maui is landing a low percentage of strikes. A big left from Maui misses. Darwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Darwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2# It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Maui throws out a powerful jab. Darwin blocks a jab. Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maui.
Nice defenses there by Darwin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Darwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Darwin misses the target. #T1# Darwin misses with a low kick as Maui jumps back. Darwin throws a body punch but Maui moves out of range. Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Maui misses the jab. Maui smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Darwin connects with a body shot that sends Maui's belly button to the back. Maui throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Darwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A punch lands to the side of Maui 's head but he takes it in his stride. Maui throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2# and Darwin counters with a crisp one two that drops Maui! Darwin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maui to his feet! Maui is in big trouble!#ROC2# Maui is rocked!#CUT2# Raykuza Maui's cut is getting worse. Darwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Maui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Darwin weaves into range and cracks Maui right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maui goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Darwin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bane Darwin!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 2020
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1# Maui misses with an uppercut. Dickrilla saw that one coming. Maui misses with a hook. Dickrilla ducked under it nicely. Maui blocks a low kick nicely. Dickrilla throws a leg kick but Maui sees it coming and moves out of range. Maui throws a body shot but no joy. Dickrilla throws a solid leg kick but Maui takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dickrilla. Dickrilla scores with a decent looking hook. Maui lands with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Bulgin Dickrilla has been cut. A swing and a miss from Maui. Maui misses with a hook. Dickrilla ducked under it nicely. Dickrilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maui.
Maui misses with an uppercut. Dickrilla saw that one coming. Dickrilla with a nice cross. Dickrilla motions for Maui to come forward. Dickrilla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Maui scores with a jab to the body. Maui tests Dickrilla's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maui throws a series of punches but Dickrilla avoids them all with ease. Maui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dickrilla ducks under a wild hook from Maui. Dickrilla connects with an inside leg kick.#T1##KD2# Maui lands a big uppercut and Dickrilla crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dickrilla looks OK. Maui waves Dickrilla back to his feet! A jab lands there for Dickrilla. Maui takes a swing at Dickrilla's ribcage but misses. A shot to the liver by Maui. Beautiful body shot. Bulgin Dickrilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui misses with an uppercut. Maui ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dickrilla wants to land a leg kick but Maui is out of range. Dickrilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maui. Dickrilla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Maui rushes Dickrilla with punches - Dickrilla moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dickrilla goes down! Maui follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui! Bulgin Dickrilla spoke after the fight, saying 'My manager should just sack me I worth shit.'.
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Event:
Madness 34 West vs Gracie
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Seagal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT# It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut. Maui stuns Seagal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Donk. Maui catches Seagal right on the button with a cross. Maui punishes Seagal's body with a nice straight punch. Nice jab there from Maui. #KD# Maui lands a left and a right that send Seagal crashing to the mat, dazed. Maui thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seagal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT# That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more. Maui lands a slapping body shot.
Maui dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Seagal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Seagal looks winded! Seagal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Maui lands a nice looking body shot.
Maui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seagal has time to react.#CUT# The cut above Steven Seagal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD# Maui lands a big right hand that sends Seagal crashing to the mat! Maui stays standing though and waves Seagal back to his feet!#T1# Maui stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT# Steven Seagal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steven Seagal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raykuza Maui! In defeat, Steven Seagal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose this fight, I clearly won it, this company is clearly bias towards Raykuza Maui, so i'm still 5-0. If you dispute this I
will snap your neck. Also I want my title shot Butch Harris, you better make it happen.
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Event:
Madness 29 Chai Vs Seran
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1# Fukk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maui swings widly with a right hand
and Fukk counters with a nice uppercut. Maui throws out a powerful jab. Fukk with a nice cross. Fukk slips a straight right by Maui. Maui swings for the body but Fukk moves out of range.
Fukk tests Maui's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from Maui misses. Maui tries to clinch up. Maui misses with a left hand #CL2# and Fukk counters by clinching up. Fukk misses with a short punch on the inside. Maui is trying to break the clinch but Fukk is controlling him. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fukk lands a hook that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Fukk presses Maui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1# Maui taking a breather. Maui misses with a punch to the body.
Fukk lands a body punch in the clinch. Fukk lands a shoulder strike. Maui trying to stall but Fukk improves his position.
Fukk lands a nice uppercut. Fukk lands a nice shot to the body. Fukk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Fukk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Maui tries to stall but Fukk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fukk gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maui looking to stall.
Fukk misses with a short punch on the inside. Fukk lands a nice uppercut. Fukk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Maui lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. Maui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Maui tries to work over Fukk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Maui. Maui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maui tries to throw a body punch but Fukk avoids it by throwing Maui back against the cage. Maui lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from Maui. Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fukk backwards. Maui blocking some punches.
Fukk has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maui is trying to maintain a safe position but Fukk gets an underhook and turns Maui into the cage. Fukk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukk tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Fukk back against the cage. #T3# Fukk misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui can't find room to land a body shot as Fukk controls the action.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Fukk lands a hook that snaps the head of Maui backwards. Maui is trying to break free. Fukk is working Maui over against the cage. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukk lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land. A short uppercut from Maui. Fukk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui working hard to break the clinch. Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maui taking a breather. Maui scores with a nice hook to the head. Maui is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. #T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui.#BC# Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fukk staying out of range there. Fukk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maui at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action! Fukk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Maui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2# Fukk pushes Maui up against the cage in a clinch. Maui looking to slow down the pace here. Come on Maui - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fukk lands a shot to the body. Fukk misses with some punches.
Maui misses with some punches.
Fukk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heavy Fukk will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Raykuza Maui'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##CL2# Fukk clinches. Fukk keeps control of Maui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fukk is working Maui over against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fukk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fukk is working Maui over against the cage. Maui trying to stall but Fukk improves his position.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fukk has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maui is pushing Fukk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fukk pushes Maui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fukk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukk swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fukk lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fukk. Heavy Fukk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui looking to stall.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fukk as Maui tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukk controls his hands.
Maui is trying to maintain a safe position but Fukk gets an underhook and turns Maui into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. Both fighters working to control the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fukk. Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maui looking to stall.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Maui taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raykuza Maui. A jab from Maui misses. Fukk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maui. Maui misses the body punch and Fukk counters with a straight right hand. Maui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fukk counters with a nice uppercut. Heavy Fukk seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Fukk gets in close and instigates a clinch. Maui is trying to stall.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukk scores with a shot to the side of Maui's head. Maui misses with a body punch.
Maui is trying to push Fukk away but Fukk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fukk lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fukk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Maui working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. Maui misses with some punches.
Maui wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A right handed body shot lands from Fukk.
Still in the clinch, Fukk scores with a nice short uppercut. Fukk blocking some punches.
Maui looking to stall.
Fukk scores with an uppercut up the middle. Maui is trying to break the clinch but Fukk has him pressed against the cage. Maui is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fukk. Fukk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fukk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #T4# Maui can't find room to land a body shot as Fukk controls the action.
Maui can't break the clinch.
Fukk lands with a right to the head. A short left from Fukk. A hook to the body from Fukk.
Fukk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fukk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fukk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui misses with a punch to the body.
Fukk lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fukk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2# Maui is rocked! Fukk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Maui to his knees! Fukk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Fukk! Heavy Fukk very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 16
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1# Nice shot by Maui. Man needs to keep his hands up - Maui had a free shot at his head there. Raykuza Maui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maui moves away from the strike by Man. A little feinted left hand from Maui on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Maui thuds a left hand into Man's body. A left lands for Maui. A big right from Man misses. Maui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maui scores with a jab. Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Maui moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off. Man is looking for the big counter here. Maui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Maui lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD# Maui drops Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Man looks back up at him and smiles so Maui waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Man is rocked! Maui cracks Man with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui!
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Event:
Striking Masters 3
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1# Maui takes a swing at Branch's ribcage but misses. Branch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maui. A swing and a miss from Maui.#KD2# Maui cracks Branch with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Branch is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Branch is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2# It looks like Frank Branch has been cut. Branch lands with a nice combination. Maui backs away looking to recover.#CUT# It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Branch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Branch throws a jab but it's blocked by Maui. Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maui counters with a right hand to the body. #T1# Nice body kick there by Branch. Branch throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maui to counter with a crisp jab. Maui throws a poor cross that misses
and Branch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Branch blocks a jab. Branch takes one to the side of the head.
Branch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Branch scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Branch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maui was well out of range. Poor timing from Branch.#T2# Maui swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Branch to counter with a crisp jab. Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2# and Maui counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Branch onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2# Branch is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maui throws out a loose jab but Branch uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Branch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Branch throws out a loose jab but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it. Maui throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Branch looks to land a left hand but Maui moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Maui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Maui misses with a left hand and Branch counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Maui throws an overhand right that lands on Branch's shoulder, as Branch tries to avoid the shot. Branch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Maui walks into a jab. Branch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Branch lands a body shot.
Maui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branch counters with a low kick, right behind Maui 's knee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Maui drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Branch onto his butt! Branch pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Branch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maui counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raykuza Maui!
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Event:
Striking Masters 2
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Lindholm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT# It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut. Lindholm connects with a solid leg kick. Maui lands a jab to Lindholm's midsection. Good shot there by Maui.#CUT2# It looks like Olli Lindholm has been cut. A shot to the body from Lindholm misses and Maui counters with a big uppercut that drops Lindholm face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Raykuza Maui! Olli Lindholm was interviewed post fight and said 'ko chin hearth 83iq n7,2'.
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