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Event:
SAFO Canada
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Olivios punishes Fatih's body with a nice straight punch.
Olivios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Fatih shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Olivios really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fatih. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fatih trying to control the position from guard on top but Olivios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatih prevents Olivios from getting back to his feet.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Fatih from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatih won't allow Olivios to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Fatih drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olivios looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olivios looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olivios! #REVB#
Fatih is looking to regain half guard here but Olivios keeps moving and retains side control.
Olivios is putting a hurting on Fatih here, landing some big shots from side control.
Olivios cracks Fatih with a big elbow.
Fatih wants to control but Olivios postures up.
Fatih parries the strikes from Olivios easily there. Olivios is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fatih to escape.
Fatih manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fatih is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olivios doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatih. #SUB#
Fatih seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Olivios is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olivios avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olivios has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fatih with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fatih wants to work for an arm triangle but Olivios is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Fatih trying to mount his opponent but Olivios defends it.
Olivios is trying to control but can't.
Olivios keeping control of the position.
Olivios wants to control but Fatih is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fatih tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olivios knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Fatih wants to work for an arm triangle but Olivios is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olivios is not content to let Fatih control the position.#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.#SUB#
Fatih seems to be working for a kimura but Olivios defends the submission attempt.
Fatih with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olivios has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Fatih is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fatih is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Olivios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fatih.
Despite the aggression on Olivios's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Olivios clinches.
Olivios can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Fatih has clasped his hands together around Olivios's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Olivios throws Fatih to one side and escapes!
A combination from Olivios does no damage.
Olivios moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Olivios fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fatih to the ground. Olivios is now in Fatih's guard.#SUB#
Fatih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olivios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fatih is tightening it up a little... Olivios has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Olivios reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Olivios taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fatih!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Muhamad Fatih!
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Event:
S.A.F.O BMF #1
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Fatih looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Fatih changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olivios looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Olivios throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fatih tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olivios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fatih somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fatih.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Fatih. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatih blocks a head kick by Olivios.
Fatih throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Olivios's waist but Olivios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatih off to one side.
Olivios throws a series of strikes that have Fatih backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olivios scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olivios stuns Fatih with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Olivios.
Olivios throws a nice looking combination but Fatih bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD2#
Olivios looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fatih is trying to keep Olivios in close.
#SUB#
Olivios stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fatih throws up his legs and catches Olivios in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Olivios tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fatih! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Muhamad Fatih!
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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Olivios has Millhouse up against the cage in a clinch.
Millhouse stalling in the clinch but Olivios improves position.
Millhouse tries to break the clinch but Olivios is controlling the position.
Millhouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Olivios walks away with a smile on his face. Millhouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Olivios scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Olivios. No joy for Millhouse on that attempt. #CL2#
Olivios clinches up with Millhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Olivios wants to get back to striking at distance but Millhouse won't allow it.
#TD2#
Olivios has hold of one of Millhouse's legs. Millhouse is fighting the takedown attempt but Olivios gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Olivios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Millhouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olivios defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olivios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivios trying to control the position from guard on top but Millhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millhouse trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Olivios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Millhouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olivios wants to get up but he can't break Millhouse's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Millhouse wants to sweep here but Olivios controlling him for the moment.
Olivios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olivios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olivios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Millhouse throws a push kick but Olivios slaps the foot to one side.
Olivios throws a body kick that misses.
Olivios has a takedown stuffed.
Olivios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivios duly obliges. #T2##CL2#
Olivios has taken the fight to the clinch.
Millhouse has Olivios pressed against the cage, preventing Olivios from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olivios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Millhouse's efforts to push away.
Olivios is looking to break free of the clinch but Millhouse has double underhooks.
Olivios wants to get back to striking at distance but Millhouse won't allow it.
#TD2#
Olivios jumps into guard, dragging Millhouse to the mat.
Olivios is pulling down on Millhouse's head to control his posture.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Millhouse from controlling successfully.
Millhouse looking to pass the guard.
Olivios is controlling Millhouse's posture.#T3#
Olivios is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Millhouse is controlling him.
Millhouse trying to control but Olivios is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Millhouse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Olivios has control of Millhouse's left arm, preventing Millhouse from doing any damage.
Millhouse won't allow Olivios to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Millhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
Olivios shoots and misses
and Millhouse counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millhouse takes a swing at Olivios's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Olivios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olivios throws a shot to the body.
Olivios lands with a good body shot.
Millhouse misses with a few strikes there.
Olivios darts in looking for a takedown but Millhouse gets double underhooks and turns Olivios into the cage.
Millhouse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryton Millhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karak Olivios.
Millhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivios lands with a nice combination. Millhouse backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Olivios scores with a four punch combination!
Olivios looks winded!
Olivios fails to land the takedown.
Millhouse shoots for a takedown but Olivios saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olivios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olivios is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Olivios misses with a few strikes there.
Olivios keeps the fight on the outside.
Olivios misses with the combination.
Olivios looks to land a combination. Millhouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Millhouse leaves Olivios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olivios throws a right and a left that Millhouse avoids nicely.
Olivios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Millhouse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Millhouse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Millhouse tries to counter by clinching up but Olivios breaks away and moves out of range.
Olivios fails with a takedown attempt.
Olivios is breathing heavily.
Millhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Olivios shoots in for a takedown but Millhouse shows good takedown defense.
Bryton Millhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karak Olivios.
Millhouse dives in for a single leg takedown but Olivios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karak Olivios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olivios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Millhouse tries to avoid it but Olivios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Millhouse to the ground. Millhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olivios.
Bryton Millhouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Millhouse feints and then cracks Olivios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olivios down.
Millhouse closes the distance and clinches up with Olivios, looking for a takedown. Millhouse pushes Olivios against the cage but Olivios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karak Olivios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Millhouse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Millhouse working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Olivios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olivios tries to buck Millhouse off but Millhouse is having none of it.
Olivios is trying to control Millhouse's posture but Millhouse avoids it. #T2#
Millhouse is chipping away with strikes.
#SU#
Millhouse decides to stand back up.
Millhouse shoots in for a double leg but Olivios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Millhouse as he avoids it easily.
Millhouse drops his hands momentarily and Olivios takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Olivios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Olivios circles away.
Olivios throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Millhouse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Millhouse advances position into side control!
Olivios wants to get back to his feet but Millhouse is dominant here and he's now got Olivios's back!#T3#
Olivios tries to break free.
Millhouse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Olivios doesn't escape.
Millhouse lands punches and elbows. #SUB#
Millhouse looking for the choke from the back.
Olivios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Olivios is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Millhouse off. It looks like it's working - Millhouse slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Olivios displaying calm under pressure there.
Nice takedown defense from Millhouse. No joy for Olivios on that attempt.
Olivios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olivios just misses with a punch to the body.
Millhouse tries for a takedown but Olivios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Millhouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olivios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Olivios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millhouse tries to clinch there but Olivios circles away.
#TD#
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Olivios kicks Millhouse off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olivios lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olivios throws a series of punches but Millhouse moves out of range.
Millhouse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Millhouse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Millhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivios as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Olivios.
Millhouse stuffs the takedown.
Millhouse fails with a takedown attempt.
Olivios swinging wildly here.
Olivios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Millhouse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Millhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivios sprawls well. He's pushed Millhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millhouse attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millhouse darts in looking for a takedown but Olivios gets double underhooks and turns Millhouse into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryton Millhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olivios shoots in for a double leg but Millhouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Olivios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Millhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Olivios throws a one two combo.
Olivios moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Olivios clinches.
Olivios wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Millhouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olivios's efforts to push away.
Millhouse throws an elbow but it misses.
Millhouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olivios lands with a short shot to the head.
Millhouse prevents Olivios from breaking the clinch.
Millhouse wants to take the fight to the mat but Olivios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millhouse tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2##BC2#
Olivios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Millhouse leaves Olivios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Millhouse as Olivios shoots in.
Olivios fails with the takedown.
Millhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivios circles away.#CL2#
Olivios rushes Millhouse and presses him up against the cage.
Millhouse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olivios is trying to force a seperation but Millhouse has the dominant position.
Millhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olivios gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Olivios successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Millhouse postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millhouse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Millhouse tries to free his leg and advance position but Olivios is retaining full guard.
Olivios keeping moving, preventing Millhouse from controlling successfully.
Olivios pulls Millhouse in close to prevent any damage.
Millhouse wants to stand but Olivios is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millhouse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Millhouse wants to stand but Olivios has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olivios displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Olivios blocks the body kick.
Olivios is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olivios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Millhouse throws a right and a left that Olivios avoids nicely.
Olivios unleashes a big counter combination but Millhouse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bryton Millhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karak Olivios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olivios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Millhouse backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karak Olivios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olivios 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karak Olivios!
A relieved looking Karak Olivios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bryton Millhouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'We'll be back better and stronger next. Just got to get back into the gym and start working.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Olivios misses the shot to the body.
Olivios misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard attempts a counter takedown but Olivios avoids it well and moves away.
Olivios lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maynard backs up against the cage.
Olivios jabs Maynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olivios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Olivios closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Olivios gets control of Maynard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Olivios will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olivios wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maynard is now in half guard.
Maynard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Olivios is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olivios is continuing to stall.#T1#
Olivios pushes Maynard off looking to stand but Maynard dives back in and keeps control.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olivios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard. #ES2#
Olivios kicks Maynard off and gets back to his feet.
Olivios misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard dodges the punch combination from Olivios.
#TD2#
Olivios gets the takedown into side control.
Maynard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maynard trying to hold on to Olivios's head to control him but Olivios postures up.
Olivios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Olivios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olivios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Olivios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard trying to control but Olivios postures up.
Maynard manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Maynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olivios gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olivios wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Olivios is looking to work some ground and pound but Maynard has wrist control.
Olivios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard throwing short punches from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Olivios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Olivios passes into half guard.
Maynard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Olivios lands strikes from half guard.
Olivios is stalling here. Maynard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Olivios seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maynard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #ES2#
Olivios throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Olivios scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Olivios working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olivios missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Olivios blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olivios is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Olivios not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olivios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maynard wants to control but Olivios is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maynard is not content to let Olivios control the position.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olivios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maynard tries to get to full guard but Olivios has control of the leg.
Maynard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olivios postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Maynard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olivios is looking to work some ground and pound but Maynard has wrist control.
Karak Olivios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olivios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olivios is aware though and is defending well.
Olivios throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
Olivios throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olivios's guard. Nice move by Maynard!#REVR#
Olivios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Maynard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Olivios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a body kick that stops Olivios in his tracks momentarily.
Olivios misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##TD2#
Maynard tries to sprawl but Olivios drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Olivios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maynard's head.
Maynard is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olivios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maynard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Olivios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olivios. #SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maynard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maynard is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Olivios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Olivios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maynard is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maynard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olivios.#TD2#
Olivios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olivios is breathing heavily.
Maynard lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
An elbow from Olivios crashes against the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard is looking to regain half guard here but Olivios keeps moving and retains side control.
Olivios working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Olivios misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olivios working away.#T3#
Maynard is looking to regain half guard here but Olivios keeps moving and retains side control.
Olivios tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Olivios.
Maynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Olivios is controlling well.
Olivios thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olivios is working away from the top position though.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Olivios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olivios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olivios's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olivios duly obliges.
Olivios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Olivios shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maynard's guard.
Olivios throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olivios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olivios.
Olivios with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maynard throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Maynard has his foot on Olivios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olivios works his way back into a safe position though.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olivios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karak Olivios 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#
Olivios misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Olivios looks to move away, Maynard throws a big counter combo but Olivios just gets out of the way.
Olivios throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Olivios 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.#SUB#
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olivios defends it easily.
Maynard looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olivios 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.
Olivios trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olivios postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
Olivios postures up.
Olivios throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely. #T1#
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Olivios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olivios has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Maynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maynard is trying to keep Olivios in close.
Olivios with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olivios misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Maynard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olivios won't be happy with that.
Olivios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olivios tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Maynard decides to stand back up. Maynard steps back and let's Olivios get back to his feet.
Olivios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maynard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Olivios drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olivios throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olivios's guard. Nice move by Maynard!#REVR#
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!
Maynard works over Olivios with some ground and pound from guard.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olivios has momentary wrist control but Maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maynard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olivios is controlling Maynard's posture.
Olivios wants to stand up but Maynard is controlling him. #T3#
Olivios controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Olivios has a closed guard, preventing Maynard from standing up.
Maynard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Olivios looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maynard wants to stand but Olivios is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Maynard advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Olivios's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olivios is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maynard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adolph Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karak Olivios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Olivios doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 Adolph Maynard.
Well Olivios 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karak Olivios!
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