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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Escalante moves into the clinch.
Maia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Escalante wants the takedown. Maia is fighting it off but Escalante persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maia's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escalante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escalante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escalante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escalante wants to get up but he can't break Maia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Maia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escalante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escalante defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Escalante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escalante has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Escalante 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. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a triangle but Escalante pushes his legs off easily.
Escalante will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escalante advances to half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Escalante keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escalante lands a nice short elbow.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Escalante working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Escalante seems content to control.#T2#
Maia regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escalante passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia looks winded!
Escalante looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Escalante is going to stand back up.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Escalante is taking a breather. Maia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escalante slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escalante pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Escalante content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Escalante performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maia taking some punishment here, with Escalante in his half guard. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Escalante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia wants to improve his position but Escalante is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maia misses with a takedown
and Escalante counters with a big head kick but Maia shrugs it off.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escalante counters with a head kick.
Escalante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maia's head backwards.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Escalante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricardo Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escalante counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Maia out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Escalante is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Escalante!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Baker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maia!
Baker takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Maia to pass into mount.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Baker looking to isolate an arm here. Maia doesn't see it coming and as Baker extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Baker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Baker!
A relieved looking John Baker 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Max Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Harris punishes Maia's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris cracks Maia with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris gets to mount! Maia was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Harris is working for a guillotine from mount but Maia frees his head quite easily.
#T1#
Maia regains half guard.
Maia is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Harris.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maia is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maia's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maia is looking to improve his position.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Harris wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Harris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maia keeps trying to improve his position.
Maia is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Maia looks winded!#SUB#
Harris is working for a kimura but Maia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Harris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maia on the side of the head.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Maia misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Maia is rocked!
Max Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Harris moves in close and cracks Maia with a massive right hand! Maia, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Maia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendez works Maia's body with a nice hook.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Maia misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Mendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendez duly obliges.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendez.
Mendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maia rather than just go for the knockout.
Maia closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maia tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Maia wants to clinch
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez cracks Maia with a good jab.
Mendez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Mendez both land. Nice combination.
Maia misses with an uppercut
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mendez thuds a left hand into Maia's body.
Mendez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maia wants to clinch
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maia backs up against the cage.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Mendez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maia misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendez throws a series of strikes that have Maia backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maia back to the cage. Mendez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendez as he connects with a hook.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Mendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maia backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Maia tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez cracks Maia with a good jab.
Carlos Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Good exchange - Mendez coming out on top.
Maia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez stalks Maia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maia's face. Maia staggers backwards, shaken.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maia moves to clinch but Mendez breaks away
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Maia closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Mendez.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Maia tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maia closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Maia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendez.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Maia wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez works the jab nicely.
Mendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendez stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Mendez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendez.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Maia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carlos Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendez lands a head shot.#T4#
Mendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
Maia misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendez's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carlos Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Mendez lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez connects with a body shot that sends Maia's belly button to the back.
Maia misses with a takedown
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendez.
Nice jab there from Mendez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez lands a jab.
Maia thows a leg kick but Mendez checks it
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maia closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendez!
Maia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia drops his hands momentarily and Mendez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maia wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carlos Mendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Mendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Maia takes one to the chin there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendez!
Mendez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mendez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maia backs up against the cage.
Mendez thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maia ducks right into an uppercut from Mendez.
Maia throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maia there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendez catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendez lands with a nice combination. Maia backs away looking to recover.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
Maia misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia misses the body punch
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia misses with a right hand
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia darts in trying to clinch
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Mendez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Maia gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vatu is pushing Maia's head away, looking to escape. Maia manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Maia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vatu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Maia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Maia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vatu, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Maia in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vatu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Maia!
A very excited looking Jonathan Maia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Mendez feints a jab promting Maia to slip. Mendez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Maia misses
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mendez lands a jab to Maia's midsection.
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!
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mendez.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Maia throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez stalks Maia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maia's face. Maia staggers backwards, shaken.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Mendez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendez is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Mendez circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Mendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maia with a poor takedown
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez lands a jab.
Mendez lands with a nice body punch.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez throws out a powerful jab.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Mendez thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
Maia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia moves forwards but Mendez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maia drops his hands momentarily and Mendez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendez lands a nice shot that snaps Maia's head back.
A right-left combo lands from Mendez.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carlos Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendez dominated that round.
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#
Mendez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Mendez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez, which made it look bad.
Maia misses with an uppercut.
Mendez cracks Maia with an open hand slap.
Maia tries to clinch up
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Mendez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendez pinned against the cage. Mendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maia throws a body kick that misses
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez scores with the left hand. Maia knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maia throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez jabs Maia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendez cracks Maia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia misses with a left hand
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia misses with a left hand
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia misses with a body shot
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Carlos Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendez scores with a three punch combo!
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Mendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mendez cracks a nice hook into Maia's ribs.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendez avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Mendez lands a jab.
Mendez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maia misses with a hook
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia needs to keep his hands up - Mendez had a free shot at his head there.
Maia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mendez lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Maia misses
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Maia thows a leg kick but Mendez checks it
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendez scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Maia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Mendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendez, not yet.
Mendez is pulling down on Maia's head. It's preventing any offense from Maia, at least for the moment.
Mendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia won't allow Mendez to sweep him here.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.
Maia throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
Maia won't allow Mendez to sweep him here. #T1#
Maia pushing down on Mendez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia wants to free his trapped foot but Mendez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Maia is working for a kimura but Mendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Maia is very close to passing his half guard.
Carlos Mendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendez is positioning himself well to prevent Maia advancing to mount. #SUB#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Mendez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendez defends it well.
Maia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jonathan Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez is concentrating on defense, preventing Maia from advancing position. #SUB#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Maia is working for a kimura but Mendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendez is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?#T3#
Mendez tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Maia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mendez wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Maia throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
Maia is trying to work for a kimura but Mendez is defending well.
#SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mendez defends it well.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez wants to control but Maia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia.
Mendez is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Jonathan Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Mendez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Vatu tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
A lazy left from Vatu finds it's target.
Maia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maia tries for a takedown but Vatu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Vatu.
Vatu lands a really nice looking cross but Maia seems unphased.
Vatu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vatu digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Vatu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia takes one on the button.
Vatu lands a jab.
Maia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Maia gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vatu defends it well.
Maia drops an elbow to the side of Vatu's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
Maia stops Vatu from getting back to his feet.
Maia passes to side control.
Vatu is trying to buck Maia off.#SUB#
Maia is working to tighten his grip on Vatu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vatu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maia is really squeezing tight and eventually Vatu passes out! Maia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan Maia!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Maia 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez lands with a hook. Maia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Carlos Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Mendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Mendez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlos Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez, which made it look bad.
Mendez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
letting Mendez counter with a right hand. #T2#
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendez's waist but Mendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Mendez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mendez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Mendez.
Mendez catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Maia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Mendez lands an overhand right.
Mendez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia looks winded!
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Mendez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maia. Maia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot 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!
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Maia with a poor takedown
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Mendez.
Mendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maia backs up against the cage.
Mendez throws a one two combo.
Mendez lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mendez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maia with a poor takedown
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking.
Carlos Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Mendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia misses with a takedown
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez scores with a body shot.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
Carlos Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Mendez.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Maia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Maia ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Maia shoots in.
A jab from Mendez does it's job there.
Mendez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maia misses with a takedown
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez lands an overhand right.
Mendez cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Maia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Mendez tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendez cracks Maia with an open hand slap.
Mendez cracks Maia with a good jab.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a three punch combo that has Maia backing up. Maia nods at Mendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendez connects with a single shot there.
Mendez scores with a one two! Maia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Maia walks into a stiff left hand from Mendez.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mendez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maia.
Mendez works the jab nicely.#T4#
Mendez 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.
Maia misses with a takedown
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maia fails with the takedown
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Donk. Mendez catches Maia right on the button with a cross.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Mendez finds it's way through Maia's defenses.
Mendez tests Maia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mendez dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendez's waist but Mendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Mendez scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez lands with a straight right. Maia didn't see that one coming.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carlos Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Mendez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Mendez counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a left to the body.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maia shoots and misses
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mendez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maia scrambles back to his feet.
Mendez thuds a left hand into Maia's body.
Maia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mendez.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Maia's body. Maia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a nice body shot.
Carlos Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mendez 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.
Mendez scores with a jab.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendez's guard.
Mendez is pulling down on Maia's head. It's preventing any offense from Maia, at least for the moment.
Mendez keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia trying to control but Mendez is working from the bottom.
Mendez has control of Maia's left arm, preventing Maia from doing any damage.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendez tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez pulls Maia in to control the position.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a two punch combo.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez stalks Maia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maia's face. Maia staggers backwards, shaken.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Mendez.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mendez scores with a jab. Maia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonathan Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Mendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Mendez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lima defends well and Maia ends up having to push Lima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Maia gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
Maia is trying to drag Lima to the mat but Lima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lima prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia tries to score a body lock takedown but Lima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maia can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Lima has picked Maia up - he's going for a ride! Lima dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is trying to control but Lima passes into side control!
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lima wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima cracks Maia with a big right hand but Maia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1##SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maia struggling a bit here.
Maia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia isn't going anywhere.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Maia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maia wants to control but Lima postures up.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lima in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lima tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maia tries to buck Lima off but Lima is having none of it.#T3#
Maia is trying to escape the position but Lima is controlling the position.
Maia manages to get back to half guard.
Lima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lima is trying for a kimura here. Maia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lima wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Lima!
After winning the bout, Rodrigo Lima 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cassidy pulls guard effortlessly.
Cassidy controls Maia momentarily but Maia frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cassidy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maia defends well.#SUB#
Cassidy is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cassidy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cassidy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Cassidy trying to control the position.
#T1#
Maia wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Maia content to stall in guard here.
Maia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maia wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Maia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cassidy has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maia defends it easily.
Maia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cassidy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maia defends it easily.#SUB#
Cassidy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Cassidy being controlled here, momentarily.
Maia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassidy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassidy looking to control.
#SUB#
Cassidy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maia 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. #SUB#
Cassidy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cassidy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Cassidy gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cassidy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maia wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orange Cassidy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Cassidy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
Maia is trying to control. Cassidy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cassidy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jonathan Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cassidy is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia controlling his opponent.
Cassidy tries to hold on but Maia pushes him away. #T1#
Maia trying to control but Cassidy is having none of it.
Maia avoids the attempt from Cassidy to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cassidy is looking to escape.
Maia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cassidy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maia controlling the pace for now.
Cassidy has given up his back. Will we see Maia going for some submissions?
Cassidy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cassidy turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
Maia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Cassidy wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia wants to get back to his feet but Cassidy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cassidy wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving. #SUB#
Cassidy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cassidy trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cassidy drops back looking for a leg! Maia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maia manages to kick Cassidy off! Cassidy jumps back into Maia's guard.
Maia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassidy wants to clinch.#CL#
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cassidy jumps guard.
Cassidy is trying to keep Maia in close.
Maia stands and throws Cassidy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Maia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cassidy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cassidy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
Maia biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia trying to control.
Cassidy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maia controls the position.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Cassidy is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Cassidy right now.
Cassidy can't escape the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maia is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cassidy trying to control the hands but Maia breaks the grip.
Maia keeps control of the position easily here as Cassidy tries to buck him off.
Maia has the hooks in. Cassidy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cassidy's body.
#T3#
Maia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cassidy just trying to survive but Maia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cassidy tries to escape but Maia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cassidy holding both Maia 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cassidy trying to control the hands but Maia breaks the grip.
Maia biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maia trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cassidy trying to control but not successfully.
Maia keeps control of the position as Cassidy tries to break free.
Will Maia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cassidy trying to control the position but Maia manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cassidy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maia 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Maia!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Maia 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: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Escalante.
#TD#
Escalante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maia did well to prevent Escalante getting side control.
Maia is looking for a sweep. Escalante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escalante in particular looking to stall.
Escalante prevents Maia from improving his position.
Escalante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maia's head.
Escalante wants to stand but Maia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Escalante stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maia to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escalante keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Maia wants to take a breather but Escalante is having none of it.
Escalante is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escalante is concentrating on defense, preventing Maia from advancing position.
Maia is pressing down on Escalante's thigh, looking to free his foot. Escalante is holding on for now.
Escalante looks like he's trying to stand up.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Maia is working for a kimura but Escalante is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maia seems to be working for a kimura but Escalante defends the submission attempt.
Escalante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escalante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escalante tries to get out of the position.
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maia looks to land a strike but Escalante avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Escalante has his foot on Maia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maia works his way back into a safe position though.
Maia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Escalante has control of Maia's left arm, preventing Maia from doing any damage. #T3#
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maia works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Maia is working to tighten his grip on Escalante's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Escalante has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maia is really squeezing tight and eventually Escalante passes out! Maia breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jonathan Maia!
Jonathan Maia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Kneehunter scores with a head kick. Maia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Kneehunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maia sprawls well. Maia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kneehunter gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Kneehunter wants to counter with a clinch but Maia pushes him away.#TD#
Kneehunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maia is looking to work some ground and pound but Kneehunter has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneehunter is trying to keep Maia in close.
Kneehunter keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kneehunter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maia should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kneehunter has tightened it up now! Maia should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Kneehunter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Light swivels and escapes.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Light scores with a three punch combo!
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Light counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Coors Light has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Light on that attempt.
Light explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Light looks for a takedown but Maia sprawls well.
Light fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maia avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Light. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Light manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Light counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maia thinking. #T1#
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Light changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Light tries for a takedown but Maia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Light as he jumps to the side.
Light stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Light wants it to stay on the feet.
Maia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Light swivels and escapes.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Light manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Light fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Maia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Light pushes Maia off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Light pinned against the cage. Light gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##TD2#
Light gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Light on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Light tries to get out of the position.
Light pulls Maia in close to his closed guard and prevents Maia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maia pushing down on Light's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maia wants to take Light's back here but Light is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T3##SUB2#
Maia is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Light is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Maia!
An out of breath Jonathan Maia 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: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maia's waist but Maia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Lima leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lima but Lima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lima tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lima has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lima has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Lima tries to stand but Maia is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maia's legs. #SUB2#
Lima is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lima in side control, throwing shots but Maia defends. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lima tries for a kimura but Maia is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maia is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Lima swings around for an armbar but Maia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lima's guard.
Maia trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Maia content to stall in guard here.
Maia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maia lands a couple of digs.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully. #T4#
Maia is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maia trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Maia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maia darts in looking for a takedown but Lima gets double underhooks and turns Maia into the cage.
Maia shoots and misses
enabling Lima to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia shoots and misses
and Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lima counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maia, who protects the arm well.
Maia on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Maia taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.#SUB2#
Lima has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maia is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lima yanks on the arm and Maia is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Lima!
An out of breath Rodrigo Lima 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: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Mugamedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Maia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mugamedov sprawls well initially but Maia persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Maia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mugamedov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Maia!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Maia 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: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bridges's waist but Bridges gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side. #TD2#
Maia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bridges will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bridges is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges gets back to half guard.
Maia not doing much here.
#T1#
Maia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bridges pushes Maia off but Maia dives into side control.
Maia happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Maia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Bridges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bridges being controlled for a moment.
Maia wants to stand but Bridges is controlling his arm.
Bridges wants to control but Maia postures up.
Maia in side control, throwing shots but Bridges defends.
Bridges is looking for a sweep.
Maia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridges is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bridges.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridges tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridges to the ground. Bridges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bridges tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Maia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bridges trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bridges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Maia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia looks for a takedown but Bridges sprawls well.
Quinton Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bridges pinned against the cage. Bridges gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Maia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Bridges shows good takedown defense.
Bridges half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Maia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bridges on his heels. He'll look to pass Bridges's guard now, I'm sure.
Bridges will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bridges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maia controls the pace.
Bridges trying to control the position.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia stopping the sweep attempt from Bridges.
Maia controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maia tries for a takedown but Bridges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinton Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Bridges digs a good body shot into Maia's ribs.
Bridges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridges but Bridges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Bridges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bridges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maia sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Maia, which made it look bad.
A cross from Bridges lands.#T2#
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bridges counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Maia dives in and scores a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Maia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Bridges is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bridges keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maia is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Maia. No joy for Bridges on that attempt.
Bridges dives in for a single leg takedown but Maia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Maia feints and as Bridges raises his hands in defense, Maia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bridges wants to stand but Maia is controlling the position.
Bridges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maia controls the pace.#T4#
Maia stands and throws Bridges's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maia throwing strikes but Bridges manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Maia is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quinton Bridges will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bridges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maia's half guard.
Maia tries to kick Bridges off but Bridges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bridges is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bridges wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia tries to kick Bridges off but Bridges keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maia is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Bridges manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bridges tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range. #TD2#
Maia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet but Maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maia pushes down on Bridges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maia content to control rather than advance.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
Maia not doing much here.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Bridges is defending the position. #T2#
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Maia stalling.
Maia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bridges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia is continuing to stall.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maia tries for a takedown but Bridges circles away easily
letting Bridges counter with a right hand.
Bridges tries to clinch up.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Bridges shows good takedown defense.
Quinton Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bridges avoids it really well and circles away.
Maia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bridges defends well and Maia ends up having to push Bridges into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bridges is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Bridges circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Bridges, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Bridges against the cage but Bridges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bridges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maia trying to control the position but Bridges is working away. #T4#
Bridges seems a little lost for a moment, as Maia dominates the positioning.
Bridges sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Maia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Bridges is working away.
Maia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quinton Bridges.
I think Bridges 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Bridges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maia's waist but Maia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Maia flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
Peterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peterson jabs Maia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathan Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.#TD#
Peterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Peterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Peterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maia is proving hard to escape from.
Maia is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Maia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Peterson has a closed guard, preventing Maia from standing up. #T2#
Peterson is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Maia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peterson's guard.
Peterson has Maia pulled in close to control his posture.
Maia is looking to stand up but Peterson won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Peterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard. #T3#
Maia is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Peterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Peterson won't allow Maia to get back to his feet.
Peterson controlling from the top position.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peterson works over Maia with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Maia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peterson to the ground. Maia is now in Peterson's guard.
Maia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia wanted to stand there but Peterson had control of the position.
Maia wants to stand and escape but instead Peterson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peterson 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#
Maia tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peterson pinned against the cage. Peterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Peterson pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maia is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mike Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Maia.#BC#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Maia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Peterson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maia regains guard.
#T1#
Peterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is trying to buck Peterson off.
Peterson lands some shots froms side control.
Maia is not content to let Peterson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mike Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Peterson is trying to ground and pound but Maia uses the momentary lack of control by Peterson to regain half guard.
Peterson wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Peterson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maia controls his leg. #T3#
Peterson is controlling the pace.
Maia is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peterson pinned against the cage. Peterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Maia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maia tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
Maia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Maia scores with a takedown into Peterson's guard.#ES#
Peterson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Peterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maia tries for a takedown but Peterson circles away easily
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peterson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Peterson rushes Maia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Peterson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Peterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia wants to stand but Peterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peterson stalling.
#TD#
Peterson has picked Maia up - he's going for a ride! Peterson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maia defending well though.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Peterson seems to be working for a kimura but Maia defends the submission attempt.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Maia defends it.
Peterson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?
Peterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maia with a poor takedown
enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia shoots in but Peterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##TD#
Peterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maia's half guard.#SUB#
Peterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Peterson trying to work for an americana but Maia has managed to regain full guard.
#T4#
Maia is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia has a closed guard, preventing Peterson from standing up.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonathan Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Maia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peterson escapes and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Maia trying to control from Lima's half guard. Lima has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lima is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maia rolls with it to try and escape but Lima cranks on the arm and Maia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Lima!
Our winner, Rodrigo Lima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Maia feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Maia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maia has Jones in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Maia working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Maia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maia.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Maia. #SUB#
Maia looking for the RNC.
Maia misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Maia has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Maia gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Maia wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Maia!
Jonathan Maia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jon Jones had this to say: 'congratulate opponent'.
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