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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 15
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1# Boxaaja defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Max. Boxaaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Max counters with a nice kick to the body. Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxaaja throws an overhand right that lands on Max's shoulder, as Max tries to avoid the shot. Boxaaja lands a head shot.#CL# Max rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Max with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# Max manages to break the clinch.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Max appears to be looking for a big counter. Boxaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boxaaja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Max in his tracks. Boxaaja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Max doesn't seem bothered though. Donk. Boxaaja catches Max right on the button with a cross. Boxaaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Max rather than just go for the knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Max manages to avoid it.#T1# Boxaaja misses the jab. Paul Boxaaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Max takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2# Max is rocked! Max seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Boxaaja shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Max is backing up but Boxaaja catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Max covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Boxaaja Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Boxaaja!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 12
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1# Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler cracks Max with an open hand slap. Tyler throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range. Max showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Max slips a straight right by Tyler. Max moves out of range of the strikes. Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tyler swings for the body but Max moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyler throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range. Jab from Tyler. Tyler connects with a right hand. Max shakes it off. Max defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand. Max tries to counter with a clinch but Tyler shakes him off and moves away. Simon Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Max has his takedown stuffed and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Max shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily. Tyler connects with a body shot. Max throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease. Tyler lands a jab to Max's midsection. Max slips a jab from Tyler. The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Max walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tyler misses with a hook. Max ducked under it nicely. Tyler throws a hook but Max avoids it easily. Tyler looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range. Max takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2# Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Max.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Max is just out of range. Max ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Max lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Max's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tyler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler. Tyler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily. Simon Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A quick step to the side and Tyler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tyler tries to bum rush Max with a series of wild strikes but Max uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Max uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.#T3# Max lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyler, as that shot connected.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Max. Tyler takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses. Max walks into a jab. Max is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyler. Tyler keeps the fight on the outside. Max misses with a series of wild punches.
Max is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tyler missing with a left hand there. Max was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Max takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sloppy strikes from Tyler. Those never looked like landing. We've been informed that Max has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. And Max tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyler pushes his down on his head and steps out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Tyler misses. Tyler misses with a wild body shot. Tyler misses with a hook. Max ducked under it nicely. Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Max avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice defenses there by Max. Max with the counter takedown but Tyler avoids it easily. Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyler. Tyler stuffs the takedown. Simon Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Max. Max tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice cross by Tyler. Max takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Tyler 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# Tyler misses with a body shot.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tyler moves into range and connects with a jab. Michael Max is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyler swings for the body but Max moves out of range.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Max slips the punch. Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Tyler misses with a wild body shot. Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Max wants to counter the offense by Tyler and move into the clinch position. Tyler misses the shot to the body. Tyler sets himself, and Max steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyler avoids it this time. Max misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Tyler misses. Max moves out of range of the strikes. Tyler scores with a punch to the head. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Max might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tyler has got the better of the exchanges. Max on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Max slips under a jab from Tyler. Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around? Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Max manages to avoid it. Tyler looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range. Max tries to clinch up and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tyler lands with a nice body punch. Max displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab. Max blocks a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Max misses. Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Max moves away. Tyler misses with a looping right. Max is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Max slips under a jab from Tyler.#T2# Jab from Tyler. Tyler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Max's head back.
Max tries to move into range but Tyler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2# Max lands a big head kick that sends Tyler tumbling to the mat! Max takes a step backwards and waves Tyler back to his feet - he wants the finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Max. Max circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tyler misses the shot to the body. Max walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2# Max lands a left and a right that send Tyler crashing to the mat, dazed. Max thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Tyler is rocked! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Max stalling.
#BC2# Max escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Max rushes Tyler and presses him up against the cage. Tyler seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Tyler tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position. Tyler is looking to break free of the clinch but Max has double underhooks. Max jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Max around his waist. Max gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land. #BC2# Max breaks the clinch.
Max takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Max doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Max takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A swing and a miss from Tyler. Tyler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Max. Max takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4# Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Max slips under a jab. Max is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Jab by Tyler. Max has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Max there as he acknowledges the shot. Tyler misses with an uppercut. Max moves out of range as Tyler strikes. Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Max shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Max avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Max shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well. Simon Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Max. Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Max. Max closes the distance but Tyler moves to the side and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Tyler dominated that second round. That's time! Tyler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Tyler gets tackled into the cage by Max. Max maintains the clinch. Tyler dodges an elbow strike from Max.
Max tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Max lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Max lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Tyler manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target. Max steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyler. Tyler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Max shoots in but no luck this time. Max slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
#CL2# Max closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Max scores with an uppercut up the middle. Max throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms. A bit of stalling here from Max.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses. Max with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Max misses with an elbow strike.
Max has a couple of punches blocked by Tyler.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Max has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Max misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tyler's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Max is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Max. Max looking for a takedown. Michael Max seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Max can't get the takedown.
Simon Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Max.#T2# Tyler lands a shot to the body. Tyler lands with a short shot to the head. A bit of stalling here from Tyler.
Max tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyler. Max throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms. Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment. Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Tyler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tyler lands a head shot. 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! Max takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Tyler looks to land a right hand but Max moved out of range.#T3##CL2# Max clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Max jumps guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tyler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment. Max using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away. Tyler tries to break free but Max pushes him back against the cage. Max is trying to drag Tyler to the mat but Tyler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away.#T4# Max prevents Tyler from breaking the clinch. Max throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Max tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Tyler tries to break free but Max pushes him back against the cage. Good body shot from Tyler.
Max throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyler. Max lands an uppercut. Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyler's efforts to push away. Tyler working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michael Max. I think Tyler 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Tyler! Simon Tyler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Max takes the fight into the clinch. Max looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Potter pulls guard. Max in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Max trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Max working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Max drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Potter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Max has Potter in his guard.#REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Max wants to sweep but no luck. Max is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2# Max looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Potter has picked Max up and slammed him! Max can't keep hold of the triangle and Potter manages to pass to side control! Potter misses with the ground and pound. Max has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Potter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB# Potter tries for a kimura but Max is defending well. Max looks to move to half guard but instead Potter has passed into mount! Damn! Potter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2# Potter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Max is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Potter wants to finish this one by submission but Max is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Potter. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Max avoids a series of strikes thrown by Potter.
Potter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB# Potter goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Max is on top in guard.
Max 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. #T3# Max throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely. Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Max throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Potter trying to control the position.
Max is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.#SUB# Potter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Max uses it to pass to side control.
Max postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potter being controlled for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Potter dominated that round. That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Max clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Max's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Max closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Potter struggling a bit here. Israel Potter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working. Max is breathing heavily. Max working away.#T1# Max working the ground and pound but Potter is defending the strikes. Potter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Max is controlling him well. Max misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Potter tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Potter breaks Max's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2# Potter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Max looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Potter throws a big elbow that misses. Potter postures up.
Potter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Potter throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Max is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potter is aware though and is defending well. Potter is looking to work some ground and pound but Max has wrist control. Potter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD# Potter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Max to the mat! Max manages to get full guard. Max is trying to keep Potter in close.
Potter throws a strike but Max rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Max throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Max in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Max sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Potter's guard. Max controlling the pace. #T4# Max throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Max is looking for a kimura here.
Max thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD# Potter scores with a takedown into Max's guard. Potter is in close to Max's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Max preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Max controlling Potter's posture. Max is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Max takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max is keen to just control but Potter is a slippery customer.#T1# Potter is trying to get back to full guard. Max trying to pass the guard but Potter defending well. Max wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working. Max tries to stand but can't do so whilst Potter controls his leg. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Potter is looking to control Max's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potter avoid being mounted?#SUB# Potter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Max pulls his head out easily. Max looks to land a strike but Potter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3# Max throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Potter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Max regains full guard. Nicely done. Max is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Potter is looking to work some ground and pound but Max has wrist control. Max working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potter. #SUB2# Max looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Potter has picked Max up and slammed him! Max can't keep hold of the triangle and Potter manages to pass to side control!#T4# Max is trying to improve his position. Potter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Max works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Max moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potter throws a strike but Max rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michael Max. I think Max 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Israel Potter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1# Collins shoots in but Max avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2# Max scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Collins is trying to control Max's posture but Max avoids it. Max controlling the position from side mount. Collins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Collins is looking for a sweep. Collins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1# Max tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Collins is trying to stand up. Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Collins tries to hold on but Max postures up. Collins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Max. What's that going to do exactly? Max throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU2# Max stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2# Max instigates a clinch. #T2##TD2# Max has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Collins is trying to keep an underhook but Max manages to get the takedown into half guard. Collins trying to hold on to Max's head to control him but Max postures up.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Max on the ground. Max moves nicely into side control. Max wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working. #T3##SU2# Max stands up and beckons Collins to his feet. #CL2# Max has managed to clinch.
Max taking a breather. Max holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Max breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Max leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Max scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2# Max shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Max showed some decent athleticism there. Max looks winded!#SUB2# Max is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Max dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Max swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Max flicks out a counter leg kick but Collins steps away.#TD2# Max scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Collins has one of Max's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Collins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Max presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU2# Max stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Max drives through and clinches with Collins against the cage.
#TD2# Max jumps into guard, dragging Collins to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Max working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins. Max keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. Collins postures up in Max's guard and throws a big left but Max blocks it. Max wants to sweep but no luck. Max is breathing heavily. Collins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Max avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Collins wants to stand but Max is controlling his posture from full guard. Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Max looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Collins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Max is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Collins distracts Max with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Max has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though. Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Max has wrist control. Collins throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Max pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch. Collins fails to pull guard.
Max is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3# Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Max is controlling him.#TD2# Max has hold of one of Collins's legs. Collins is fighting the takedown attempt but Max gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Max trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. Collins wants to sweep but no luck. Max would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4# Max trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Max is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Max dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard. Michael Max has got the better of the ground game so far. Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Max wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving. Collins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Max shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard. Collins pulls Max in to control the position. Max is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Collins trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max controlling from the top position. Max trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Max has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Max takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Max stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Max thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Collins is looking for a sweep. Collins wants to control but Max postures up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Collins shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Max closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Collins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Michael Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Max looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Max drives through and ends up in Collins's guard. Max postures up.
Max trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet. Collins keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully. Max throwing strikes but missing. Max content to stall in guard here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Collins is looking to sweep but instead, Max has passed into half guard.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Max stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Max throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely. Max slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Despite the aggression on Max's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Max rushes Collins and presses him up against the cage. Minh Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Michael Max is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2# Max manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Max comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Max 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Max!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Wang throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Wang keeps Max at a distance using the push kick. Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A lazy left from Wang finds it's target. Max tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Max somewhat. Max moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wang throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Max's head. Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Max moves out of range easily. Max really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wang is looking to land body kicks. Max goes for a double leg but Wang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wang continues to drive forward.#T1# Max shoots for a double leg takedown but Wang sprawls well. He's pushed Max's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Max. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wang throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Henry Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Max pushes Wang up against the cage in a clinch. Max keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Max escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Max shoots in. Wang jabs at Max's body. Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Max is just out of range. Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Max throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wang. #CL# Max rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Max manages to break the clinch.
Max throws a low kick, looking for Wang's leg but Wang calmly moves out of range. #T2# A head kick by Wang misses and Max counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wang thinking. #CL# Max fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wang, pushing him back against the cage. Max misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Max manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Max attempts a counter takedown but Wang avoids it well and moves away.#CL# Max moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Max tries for a takedown but Wang manages to get underhooks.
Wang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wang tries to break free but Max pushes him back against the cage. Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Max won't allow it.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Max trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Max taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wang is trying to break free. Wang managing to block the knees to the body from Max.
Wang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Max lands a body shot. Max drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Max is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wang is defending well. Max is breathing heavily. Max jumps guard but Wang stands there with Max around his waist. Max gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Max has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#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. Wang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Max has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wang after a bit of a struggle. Max goes for a takedown attempt but Wang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Max is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Wang Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Max is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Wang!
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