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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 24
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Daigle tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daigle's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daigle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daigle tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Daigle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Daigle counters with a single leg into guard. Maynard didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maynard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Maynard pulls Daigle into guard.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Daigle gets to his feet. Maynard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Daigle shoots in.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Daigle is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Daigle is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Daigle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Daigle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maynard did well to prevent Daigle getting side control.
Maynard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Daigle manages to mount him!
Daigle tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Maynard tries to hold on but Daigle postures up.#T2#
Maynard is looking to get to half guard.
Maynard reaches up to try and control the position but Daigle seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maynard rolls and tries to escape and now Daigle has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard breaks Daigle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Daigle working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard looking to sit in guard and control but Daigle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daigle defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daigle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daigle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daigle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard controls Daigle momentarily but Daigle frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daigle controlling from the top position.
Daigle is standing up over Maynard. Maynard looks to escape but Daigle dives into side control.
Maynard tries to improve position but can't.
Daigle avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maynard.
Daigle controls the position from side control.
It looks like Daigle 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Daigle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daigle thuds a left hand into Maynard's body.
Daigle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard. #CL2#
Daigle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Maynard jumps into guard, dragging Daigle to the mat.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Daigle from controlling successfully.
Daigle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard controlling Daigle's posture.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Daigle tries to pass. #T1#
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Daigle from controlling successfully.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan Daigle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daigle.
Daigle content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Daigle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Daigle with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Daigle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maynard quickly recovers to half guard.
Maynard won't allow Daigle to pass to mount.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daigle.
Maynard gets back to full guard.
Maynard is striking from the bottom but Daigle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Daigle controlling the action here.#T3#
Maynard is trying to control but Daigle passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Daigle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maynard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Maynard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daigle moves into full mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daigle.
Daigle looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound.
Daigle throwing strikes but Maynard bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Maynard cracks Daigle with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard is fighting to break Daigle's control of his arms but Daigle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Maynard gets to his feet. Daigle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Daigle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt - Daigle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Maynard misses #TD2#
and Daigle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maynard won't be happy with that.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Daigle.#SUB2#
Daigle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maynard is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Daigle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maynard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daigle off and has taken his back!
Daigle trying to control the hands but Maynard won't let him.
Maynard scores with punches to the body.
Maynard is trying to stick to Daigle's back but Daigle is turning into Maynard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maynard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daigle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daigle wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daigle. #T2#
Maynard trying to control the position.
Daigle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Daigle stands up from Maynard's guard - Daigle perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Daigle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daigle showed some decent athleticism there.
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 is looking to control Daigle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?#T3#
Daigle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Maynard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daigle.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Daigle keeps it at a distance.
Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Daigle sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard'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 Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daigle throws a push kick but Maynard slaps the foot to one side.
Maynard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Daigle.
Dean Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Daigle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daigle throws a head kick that misses.
Daigle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daigle off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Daigle.
I've got Daigle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Daigle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Maynard shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard lands a front kick.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maynard tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it. #T1#
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Maynard drives through with a takedown into Aldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maynard stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aldo wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
Aldo seems keen to control Maynard's posture.
Maynard connects with a couple of short punches.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maynard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Aldo looking to control.
Maynard is pushing down on Aldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Maynard has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Maynard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aldo to get to his feet.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Maynard looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Maynard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##BC#
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo 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#
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Aldo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maynard under the eye.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Maynard forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Maynard taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Maynard.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Maynard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aldo taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Maynard tries to tie him up. #T2#
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.
We've been informed that Aldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard misses with an elbow strike.
Maynard wants a takedown.
#BC#
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Dean Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL2#
Maynard tries to keep at a distance but Aldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo smiles and moves away.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.#T4#
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
KJ Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maynard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Maynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maynard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.#T1#
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.#TD#
Maynard shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldo's guard.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.#T2#
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aldo jabs at Maynard's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard tries to counter by clinching up but Aldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Aldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Maynard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Aldo lunges at Maynard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maynard's hand.
Aldo lands an overhand right.#T4#
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Maynard takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Aldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a head kick that half lands.
Aldo stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Maynard has been cut.
Maynard wants to clinch.
Dean Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KJ Aldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Aldo!
After winning the bout, KJ Aldo 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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