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Event:
GDL 42: Goodman vs Viking
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Maximus Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maximus Jr scores with the left hand. O Malley knows he should have avoided that one.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maximus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and O Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Maximus Jr checks it.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and O Malley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus Jr thinking.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Malley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Maximus Jr cracks O Malley with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.#TD2#
O Malley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Maximus Jr wants to control but O Malley postures up.#SUB2#
O Malley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley wants to stand but Maximus Jr is controlling his arm.
O Malley wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
O Malley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Malley avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maximus Jr.#SUB2#
O Malley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
O Malley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Malley actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Maximus Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but O Malley is surviving well by controlling Maximus Jr's body position as best he can.
O Malley is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Malley is still trying to improve position.
O Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Malley is looking to escape. #T3#
O Malley blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Maximus Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
O Malley tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr throws some wild stikes that O Malley manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Maximus Jr has control of O Malley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Malley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maximus Jr unloads with some shots from mount but O Malley bucks and avoids them well.
O Malley is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
O Malley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr 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.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Malley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control but O Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Malley is looking to escape.
O Malley tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr 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#
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.#TD#
Maximus Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Malley trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr prevents O Malley from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to control but O Malley is keeping him busy.
O Malley trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Malley tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Malley trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
O Malley looking for submissions off his back.
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. O Malley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Malley misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Maximus Jr closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
Maximus Jr gets through O Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
O Malley is trying to force a seperation but Maximus Jr has the dominant position.#T3#
O Malley is looking to control Maximus Jr's arms but Maximus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Malley has his back to the cage.
Maximus Jr tries to work over O Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus Jr tries to pull guard but O Malley holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus Jr drops back down to his feet.
O Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Maximus Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
O Malley with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Malley trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Malley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Malley, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
O Malley is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
O Malley has his foot on Maximus Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
O Malley working for a triangle but Maximus Jr defends it easily.
O Malley can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley takes a swing at Maximus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus Jr digs a good hook to O Malley's body.
Maximus Jr avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Malley.
O Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley looks for the body kick but Maximus Jr saw that one coming.
Maximus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
#T1##TD2#
Maximus Jr tries to sprawl but O Malley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Malley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr gets full guard.
O Malley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Maximus Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
O Malley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus Jr! #REVR#
Maximus Jr controlling from side mount.
O Malley is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Malley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
O Malley tries to buck Maximus Jr off but Maximus Jr is having none of it.#T3#
O Malley trying to remain calm as Maximus Jr controls from the top position.
O Malley controls the position for a moment.
O Malley is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controlling from side mount.
O Malley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Maximus Jr tries for a kimura but O Malley is defending well.
Maximus Jr trying to control the action but O Malley is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is staying tight to O Malley's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down.
O Malley struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr is looking to wear down O Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by O Malley.
Derren O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Maximus Jr closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
O Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Malley tries to break free but Maximus Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus Jr is working O Malley over against the cage.
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 Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximus Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
O Malley scores with a body shot.
O Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donovan momentarily.
O Malley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donovan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Malley thinking.
Donovan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Derren O Malley has been cut.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Malley takes a swing at Donovan's ribcage but misses.
Donovan scores with the left hand. O Malley knows he should have avoided that one.
Donovan blocks the body kick.
O Malley throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Malley misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Donovan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Donovan moved out of range nicely.#T1#
O Malley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a hook to the body
and O Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan is looking to counter punch.
O Malley takes one to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan lands a nice shot that snaps O Malley's head back.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan lands with an uppercut that bounces O Malley off the cage and back into range.
Donovan takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Donovan sets himself, and O Malley steps forward looking for the clinch! Donovan avoids it this time.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Malley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Donovan catches O Malley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Donovan finds it's way through O Malley's defenses. #ROC#
O Malley is rocked!
O Malley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donovan at a distance.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Donovan finish him?
Donovan pounces like a tiger and cracks O Malley with a vicious hook! O Malley is down but not out! Donovan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Donovan!
During a confident post fight interview, Cayden Donovan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GDL 27: Cox vs Joukani
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
O Malley tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Triggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Malley won't be happy with that.
O Malley is trying to control Triggs's posture but Triggs avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Triggs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Malley, who protects the arm well.
O Malley is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Triggs tries for a kimura but O Malley is defending well.
Triggs trying to control the action but O Malley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Triggs works to advance to full mount. O Malley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Triggs throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! O Malley has his hands clasped together but Triggs breaks the hold and O Malley is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Triggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominic Triggs!
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