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Event:
F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heights misses with a body punch
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Heights moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maxwell slips under a jab from Heights.
Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heights attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heights stalks Maxwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maxwell's face. Maxwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.
An inside leg kick from Heights misses.
Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Heights thumps Maxwell with a low kick.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Heights.
Heights lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heights swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Heights shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heights thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maxwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heights lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heights scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Heights.
Heights thows a body kick. Maxwell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heights throws a lazy right hand but Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maxwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Heights defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Maxwell.
Heights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxwell.
Maxwell moves away from the strike by Heights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Heights is looking to counter the offense by Maxwell and move into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Heights 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maxwell throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
Heights bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Heights.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maxwell missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heights half committed to a counter leg kick.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.#T3#
Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maxwell.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it.
Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Heights's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Heights tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Heights misses with a hook.
Maxwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Heights pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC#
Heights breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heights fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights tries to land a leg kick but Maxwell saw it coming and moves away.
Heights misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Heights.
Heights throws a lazy head kick
and Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maxwell misses with a right hand
and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Maxwell 's knee.
Nice shot by Heights.#ROC#Maxwell is rocked!
Heights cracks Maxwell with a hook to the temple - Maxwell is on wobbly legs here! Heights swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maxwell falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Heights wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seelow Heights!
A very excited looking Seelow Heights rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tambling throws a right hand that misses
and Tambling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Tambling has been cut.
Maxwell connects with a crisp jab.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Tambling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Tambling misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tambling. Those never looked like landing.
Maxwell throws a monster overhand right that drops Tambling! Maxwell follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Maxwell!
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Event:
F&BE 23- Pandemonium
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Boaler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maxwell keeping full guard, as Boaler tries to pass. #SUB#
Boaler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boaler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maxwell trying to control the position.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boaler passes Maxwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maxwell is staying active underneath Boaler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell wants to control but Boaler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maxwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaler. #T1#
Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boaler maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maxwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boaler has cracked it and Maxwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boaler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Boaler!
Jonathan Boaler is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
F&BE 20- Tour de Force
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Maxwell lands with a right hand.
Cormier lands a jab to Maxwell's midsection.#CL#
Cormier gets a clinch.
Maxwell avoids the elbow strike from Cormier, against the cage.
Cormier is trying to pull guard but Maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maxwell.
Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Maxwell.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Maxwell is working Cormier over against the cage.
Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Cormier.
Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cormier.
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell working aggressively here.
#T1#
Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Cormier blocking some punches.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cormier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cormier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Maxwell misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Cormier has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Maxwell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maxwell.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike.
Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Maxwell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cormier seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maxwell can turn it around.
Cormier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell dips a shoulder and cracks Cormier with a mighty uppercut! Cormier falls back against the cage and Maxwell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cormier is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maxwell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Maxwell!
George Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jon Cormier spoke after the fight, saying 'My thanks to the promotion. My opponent fought well. I know I lost this one.
I know what I have to work on. I'll be back to fight again soon!'.
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Event:
Madness 35 Camoran vs Krylov
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Maxwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Robertsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maxwell's guard.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Maxwell wants to hit a switch here but Robertsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maxwell there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away. #T1#
Maxwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Robertsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Robertsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maxwell tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#
Maxwell is rocked!
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Oh Maxwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertsson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Maxwell! More shots from Robertsson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 20
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Turturro closes the distance but Maxwell moves to the side
and Turturro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maxwell.
Maxwell 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.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Turturro throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Turturro tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Maxwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turturro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Turturro misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Turturro's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maxwell with a jab.#CL#
Turturro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maxwell blocking some punches.
#T1#
Turturro misses with a body punch.
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Turturro pushes Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turturro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Turturro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maxwell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Turturro tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Turturro back against the cage.
Turturro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maxwell fails to land.
Turturro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turturro tries a body shot but Maxwell blocks it.
Maxwell presses Turturro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Maxwell as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell prevents a body shot from Turturro.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Turturro lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Turturro scores with a shot to the side of Maxwell's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Turturro.
Turturro digs a right hand underneath Maxwell's ribcage. Maxwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turturro lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Maxwell.
Turturro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maxwell looks winded!
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head. #ROC#
Maxwell is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Turturro.
Maxwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Turturro finish him?
Turturro dips a shoulder and cracks Maxwell with a mighty uppercut! Maxwell falls back against the cage and Turturro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maxwell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Turturro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caloggero Turturro!
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Event:
Madness 23 Crab vs Moru 2
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Maxwell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker cracks Maxwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Walker ducks down to avoid it.
Walker throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Walker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maxwell throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Derek Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Walker misses with a left hand
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Maxwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walker thinking.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maxwell throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Maxwell finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Walker misses. #T2#
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
Maxwell drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Walker right on the button. Walker goes down! Maxwell follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maxwell gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Maxwell!
A very excited looking George Maxwell 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.
Derek Walker spoke after the fight, saying 'You should've killed me when you had the chance! ;)'.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Maxwell jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maxwell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maxwell misses the jab.
Maxwell throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maxwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murphy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxwell scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
George Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
George Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Maxwell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Murphy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Maxwell throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.#T2#
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxwell to the ground. Maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Maxwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Maxwell didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving. #T3#
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is in close to Maxwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Maxwell is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Murphy wants to take a breather but Maxwell is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Murphy stands up and beckons Maxwell to join him on the feet.
The fighters circling - Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxwell clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Maxwell as he connects with a hook.
Maxwell throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maxwell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Maxwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maxwell throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maxwell won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Maxwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Murphy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maxwell wants to control but Murphy postures up.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murphy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maxwell tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Maxwell keeps Murphy under control for a moment.
Murphy scores with punches from side control.
Maxwell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well.
Murphy advances to mount. #T4#
Maxwell tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy looking to control but Maxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.#SUB#
Murphy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maxwell has worked his arm free - good work by Maxwell!
Maxwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Murphy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy slips a jab from Maxwell.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
George Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maxwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Maxwell.#T1#
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Maxwell circles away easily
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maxwell with a jab.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #T2#
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.
Maxwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Maxwell misses the jab.#T3#
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Maxwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maxwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy moves out of range as Maxwell strikes.
Maxwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Maxwell lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Maxwell misses the jab.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maxwell misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maxwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Maxwell!
After winning the bout, George Maxwell 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:
Madness: Fright Night 4
Date: Aug 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Karaage has a takedown stuffed.
Karaage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maxwell lands with a cross.
Maxwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Maxwell. No joy for Karaage on that attempt.
Nice shot by Maxwell.
Maxwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karaage under the eye.
Maxwell lunges at Karaage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karaage's hand. #ROC2#
Karaage is rocked!
Maxwell throws an overhand right that drops Karaage like a sack of potatoes! Maxwell dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Maxwell!
George Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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