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Event:
CMMA 10 265lbs Title
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe throws a good cross that connects.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with the takedown
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahoe, as that shot connected.
Neal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Mahoe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Mahoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Mahoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahoe is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Mahoe circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Mahoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Mahoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe throws a one two combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz moves forwards but Mahoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahoe with a jab.
Mahoe punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mahoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe's coach down at Clinch Pride was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Mahoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Good shot there by Mahoe.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Diaz backs off Mahoe throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoe scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Mahoe lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Mahoe.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Mahoe lands with a good body shot.
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Mahoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mahoe lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Mahoe.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mahoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
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!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahoe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Mahoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.#T1#
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Mahoe coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mahoe lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.#T2#
Mahoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe connects with a jab.
Mahoe scores with a three punch combo!
Mahoe scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahoe connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahoe thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A jab from Mahoe finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahoe stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahoe connects with the punch.
Mahoe cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Mahoe as he connects with a hook.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mahoe.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
Mahoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Mahoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
Mahoe sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahoe jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Mahoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Mahoe counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahoe clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahoe tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mahoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoe circles away.
Mahoe scores with a nice strike.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahoe!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Mahoe circles away easily
and Mahoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahoe.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahoe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Mahoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Mahoe finds it's target.
Mahoe throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Mahoe.
Mahoe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoe lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahoe with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Mahoe both land. Nice combination.
Mahoe lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mahoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Mahoe.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Mahoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Mahoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Diaz throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahoe.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahoe with a jab.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Mahoe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Mahoe moved away.
Mahoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Mahoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahoe jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahoe lands with a right hand.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Mahoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahoe lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Mahoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahoe cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Mahoe lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahoe 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
Maleko Mahoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Neal Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry guys, I will be back better than ever.'. |
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Event:
CMMA Aviles vs The Mass
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Old Young takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Old Young with an uppercut!
Mahoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mahoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Mahoe misses.
Mahoe lands an overhand right.
A combination from Old Young does no damage.
Old Young takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Young looks to land a combination but Mahoe avoids it well.
Old Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Old Young holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Old Young tightens his grip and picks Mahoe up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahoe manages to land in guard. #ES#
Mahoe is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Old Young is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mahoe can't fight it off and eventually Old Young manages to take the fight to the floor. Mahoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Mahoe keeps moving. #T1#
Old Young wants to pass the guard but Mahoe is keeping the position.
Old Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Old Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Old Young missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Old Young working his ground and pound in the gym.
Old Young stays in close to Mahoe's body and controls the position.
Old Young connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Old Young preventing the sweep.
Mahoe keeping moving, preventing Old Young from controlling successfully.
Old Young is looking to stand up but Mahoe won't let him.
Mahoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Old Young wants to pass the guard but Mahoe is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahoe misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Old Young closes the distance and clinches.
Old Young lands an elbow inside that Mahoe shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Maleko Mahoe has been cut.#TD2#
Old Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mahoe uses from the top position.
Mahoe stops Old Young from standing up.
Old Young controls Mahoe momentarily but Mahoe frees himself.
Mahoe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB2#
Mahoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Old Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahoe has managed to get both his arms back between Old Young's legs - danger averted.
Mahoe stopping the sweep attempt from Old Young.
Mahoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Old Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahoe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Old Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Old Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Old Young throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mahoe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mahoe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Old Young backs up against the ropes.
Mahoe connects with a jab.#CL2#
Old Young drives through and clinches with Mahoe against the ropes.
#T4#
Old Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahoe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Old Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoe connects with a looping right hand.
Old Young throws a head kick but Mahoe moves out of range.
Mahoe lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Old Young pushes Mahoe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Old Young as Mahoe tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Old Young turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mahoe wants to control but Old Young postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maleko Mahoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maleko Mahoe's cut.
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#
Old Young fails to land the takedown.
Mahoe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Old Young gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Old Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Old Young.
Old Young is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Old Young breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Mahoe as he checks the leg kick.
Mahoe with a hook.
Old Young misses with a takedown
and Mahoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Maleko Mahoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young fails with the takedown
and Old Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Old Young is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mahoe scores with a nice head shot.
Old Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoe's waist but Mahoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old Young off to one side.
A cross from Mahoe lands.
Nice body punch from Mahoe.
Mahoe connects with a crisp jab.
Maleko Mahoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahoe scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahoe. That snapped Old Young's head back.
Mahoe lands a body shot.
Mahoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Old Young.
Maleko Mahoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoe scores with a nice right hand.
Maleko Mahoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoe fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Old Young fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahoe to the ground. Old Young is now in Mahoe's guard.
Old Young wants to control from the top but Mahoe keeps moving. #T2#
Mahoe wants to sweep here but Old Young controlling him for the moment.
Old Young trying to control but Mahoe is working from the bottom.
Old Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahoe wants to get back to his feet but Old Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahoe has a closed guard, preventing Old Young from standing up.
Old Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Old Young with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Old Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mahoe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mahoe trying to keep a closed guard but Old Young is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Old Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Young scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mahoe keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
Mahoe trying to control the position.
Old Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Old Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahoe is proving hard to escape from.
Old Young slips nicely into half guard.
Mahoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Old Young can do to turn this around?
Old Young tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mahoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maleko Mahoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maleko Mahoe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahoe works over Old Young's head and body with a nice combination.
Old Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Mahoe.
Mahoe lands with a straight right. Old Young didn't see that one coming.
Mahoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Old Young. Old Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Old Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahoe avoids the head kick by Old Young.
Old Young misses with a left hand
and Mahoe counters with a straight right hand.
Old Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Old Young throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahoe lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Old Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Old Young lands a nice uppercut.
Old Young fails to pull guard.
Old Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Old Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maleko Mahoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mahoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Old Young tries for a takedown but Mahoe manages to get underhooks.
Mahoe trying to stall but Old Young improves his position.
Mahoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoe trying to stall but Old Young improves his position.
Mahoe is looking to control Old Young's arms but Old Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoe has his back to the ropes.
The referee calls for Old Young to work.
Mahoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Old Young.
Old Young is trying to pull guard but Mahoe turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Old Young is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Old Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Old Young wants to clinch up but Mahoe keeps it at a distance.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahoe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoe duly obliges.
Mahoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahoe wants it to stay on the feet.
Old Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahoe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahoe lands with a hook. Old Young tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahoe scores with a punch to the head.
Mahoe lands a slapping body shot.
Mahoe connects with a right hand. Old Young shakes it off.#T3#
Mahoe scores with a hook to the body. Old Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CL2#
Old Young clinches up against the ropes.
Mahoe is trying to force a seperation but Old Young has the dominant position.
Old Young wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoe fails to land.
Old Young is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahoe is defending well for now.
Mahoe is looking to control Old Young's arms but Old Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahoe has his back to the ropes.
Kid Old Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Old Young as Mahoe tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Old Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Old Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Mahoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Old Young scores with a four punch combination!
Mahoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Old Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Young with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Old Young takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Old Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maleko Mahoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahoe cracks Old Young with a good jab.
Mahoe dips to his left and cracks Old Young with an uppercut!
A jab from Mahoe does it's job there.
Old Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Old Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Old Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Old Young walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Old Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahoe's waist but Mahoe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Old Young off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maleko Mahoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahoe, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maleko Mahoe!
A relieved looking Maleko Mahoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 982 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but McManus circles away.
McManus misses with a double jab
and Mahoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoe misses with a double jab.
Mahoe clobbers McManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McManus keeps the fight on the outside.
McManus feinted with a counter takedown.
McManus loads up on a big right hand but Mahoe slips the punch.
Mahoe misses with an uppercut.
Mahoe throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahoe, pushing him back against the cage.
McManus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoe backwards.
It looks like Maleko Mahoe has been cut.
A short right from McManus.
McManus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahoe looks winded!
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!
A short right from McManus.
McManus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McManus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McManus scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McManus.
McManus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McManus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McManus lands an uppercut.
Mahoe is rocked!
McManus dips a shoulder and cracks Mahoe with a mighty uppercut! Mahoe falls back against the cage and McManus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mahoe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McManus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas McManus! |
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