Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WFC Las Vegas 4
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Rauta cracks Maldini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maldini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rauta finish him? #CUT#It looks like Paulo Maldini has been cut.
Rauta throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rauta defends it well.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Rauta lands a big right hand that sends Maldini crashing to the mat! Rauta stays standing though and waves Maldini back to his feet!#ROC#Maldini is rocked!
Rauta knocks out Maldini with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rauta before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rauta picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1##CL#
Otgonbayar pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away. #CL#
Otgonbayar rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here. #T1#
Maldini is trying to pull guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Maldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini can't get the takedown.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Maldini tries to pull guard but Otgonbayar holds him up against the cage and eventually Maldini drops back down to his feet.
Maldini tries for a takedown but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks.
Maldini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otgonbayar smiles and moves away. #CL#
Otgonbayar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otgonbayar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch successfully.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batu Otgonbayar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Otgonbayar pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Otgonbayar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
Otgonbayar lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards. #T1#
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini tries for a takedown. No joy.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocking some punches. #T2#
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Otgonbayar scores with a shot to the side of Maldini's head.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batu Otgonbayar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maldini is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini. #T4#
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otgonbayar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Otgonbayar moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batu Otgonbayar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL#
Otgonbayar clinches with his opponent.
Otgonbayar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Maldini pulls guard.
Maldini wants to stand up but Otgonbayar is controlling him. #T2##SU#
Maldini is working an open guard so Otgonbayar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Otgonbayar pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here. #T3#
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar lands with a right to the head.
Otgonbayar gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otgonbayar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch successfully.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #T4#
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini is looking for a takedown.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batu Otgonbayar clearly takes that 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.#R4##CL#
Otgonbayar clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Maldini jumps guard but Otgonbayar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches. #TD2#
Maldini jumps into guard, dragging Otgonbayar to the mat. #ES2#
Maldini has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Otgonbayar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Batu Otgonbayar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Otgonbayar clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A short right from Otgonbayar on the inside.
Maldini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Otgonbayar is defending well.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maldini jumps guard but Otgonbayar stands there with Maldini around his waist. Maldini gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Maldini is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini tries for a takedown but Otgonbayar manages to get underhooks.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar. #TD2#
Maldini pulls Otgonbayar into guard. #SU#
Maldini is working an open guard so Otgonbayar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otgonbayar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldini tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Otgonbayar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batu Otgonbayar had his way with Paulo Maldini in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Otgonbayar clinches.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Otgonbayar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Maldini wants a takedown.
Maldini is trying to drag Otgonbayar to the mat but Otgonbayar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Otgonbayar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Maldini.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini tries to pull guard but Otgonbayar won't allow it.
Maldini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otgonbayar misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otgonbayar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otgonbayar throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar working aggressively here.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Otgonbayar fails to land. #T4#
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar misses with some punches.
Otgonbayar has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Otgonbayar misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Maldini drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Otgonbayar gets to his feet. Maldini looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Otgonbayar moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Otgonbayar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulo Maldini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Otgonbayar has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batu Otgonbayar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Otgonbayar, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:41
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batu Otgonbayar!
Batu Otgonbayar retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WFC Red Light District 1
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Maldini.
Neckbreaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neckbreaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldini's head.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Maldini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neckbreaker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maldini scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Maldini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Maldini avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Neckbreaker finds it's way through Maldini's defenses.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected. #CUT2#It looks like Slammy Neckbreaker has been cut.
Maldini tries to move into range but Neckbreaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldini feints the counter takedown.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Maldini. #TD#
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Maldini's guard.
Neckbreaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neckbreaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Maldini has momentary wrist control but Neckbreaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Neckbreaker looking to sit in guard and control but Maldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maldini is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker won't let him.
Neckbreaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Neckbreaker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Neckbreaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Neckbreaker, not yet.
Maldini is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker won't let him.
Neckbreaker is trying to keep Maldini in close.
Maldini being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maldini is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.#T3#
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Maldini cracks Neckbreaker with a good jab.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini with the counter takedown but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Maldini misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neckbreaker defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker stuns Maldini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maldini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini cracks Neckbreaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neckbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker slips a straight right by Maldini.
Neckbreaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maldini under the eye.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini with a nice cross.
Neckbreaker with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Maldini.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Neckbreaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Neckbreaker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maldini on his heels. He'll look to pass Maldini's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neckbreaker landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Neckbreaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neckbreaker throws a strike but Maldini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maldini wants to get up but he can't break Neckbreaker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maldini won't allow Neckbreaker to sweep him here.
Neckbreaker has control of Maldini's left arm, preventing Maldini from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neckbreaker is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Neckbreaker stops Maldini from standing up.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Maldini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neckbreaker is controlling him.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Neckbreaker throws a strike but Maldini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Neckbreaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Neckbreaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maldini defends well.
Neckbreaker pulls Maldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Maldini from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Neckbreaker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maldini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Neckbreaker's guard.
Maldini stopping the sweep attempt from Neckbreaker.
Maldini is fighting to break Neckbreaker's control of his arms but Neckbreaker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maldini is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maldini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker cracks a nice hook into Maldini's ribs.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Maldini.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Neckbreaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neckbreaker throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slammy Neckbreaker's cut.
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#
Neckbreaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Neckbreaker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Neckbreaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neckbreaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Neckbreaker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slammy Neckbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Maldini wants to get back to his feet but Neckbreaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neckbreaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Neckbreaker lands the left hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini misses the jab.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Neckbreaker does it's job there.
Maldini takes one to the side of the head.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maldini sprawls and moves away.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Neckbreaker there.#T2#
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!
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Maldini's body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neckbreaker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neckbreaker's hands.
Neckbreaker looks to land a combination but Maldini avoids it well.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Neckbreaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Maldini misses the jab.
Maldini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neckbreaker tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Maldini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maldini moves in looking to clinch but Neckbreaker pushes him off.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker jabs Maldini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maldini sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maldini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neckbreaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maldini's head backwards.#T4#
Maldini staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neckbreaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
After winning the bout, Slammy Neckbreaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.
Clemens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Clemens avoids a wild elbow strike from Maldini.
Clemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Maldini misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clemens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clemens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Clemens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clemens.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clemens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Maldini can't break the clinch. #T2#
Clemens lands a nice uppercut.
Maldini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Clemens keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clemens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens is looking to clinch.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Clemens drops his hands momentarily and Maldini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clemens sprawls and moves away.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini wants to break free but Clemens has control.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clemens pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Clemens has the dominant position.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Clemens lands with a light punch inside.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Clemens darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clemens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maldini scores with the left hand. Clemens knows he should have avoided that one.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maldini lunges at Clemens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clemens's hand.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Clemens is quick to defend against it.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens slips under a jab.#CL2#
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Maldini lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Clemens wants to clinch.
Maldini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Clemens.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini lands a jab.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clemens's head.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.#T2#
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Clemens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Clemens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clemens slips under a jab.#CL2#
Clemens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range. #CL2#
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini is trying to push Clemens away but Clemens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samuel Clemens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clemens gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clemens lands a right hand.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from Clemens on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clemens.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens is controlling him.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini is trying to push Clemens away but Clemens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens is controlling him.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini is trying to break free.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini feinted with a counter takedown.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Nice cross by Maldini.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Clemens tries to clinch up.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Clemens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Clemens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clemens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini attempts a counter takedown but Clemens avoids it well and moves away.
Clemens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it. #T1#
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.#CL2#
Clemens moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Clemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini. #T2##CL2#
Clemens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini is trying to push Clemens away but Clemens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini tries to circle away but Clemens has him pinned against the cage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clemens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Clemens staying out of range there.
Maldini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clemens under the eye.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Clemens.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clemens! But no joy.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Clemens closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Clemens has the dominant position.
Clemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clemens pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike.
Clemens pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Clemens won't allow it.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Maldini tries to break free but Clemens pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Clemens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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 Paulo Maldini.
I think Maldini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC Rio de Janeiro 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini cracks Clemens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Maldini misses.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens staying out of range there.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clemens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maldini rather than just go for the knockout.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Maldini misses. #CL#
Maldini closes the distance and clinches.
Maldini misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.#CL#
Maldini closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
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#
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clemens can do to turn this around?
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Clemens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Maldini clinches up with Clemens and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini misses the jab.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Maldini moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Maldini misses.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.#T1#
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
Clemens slips under a jab.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samuel Clemens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Clemens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldini to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Clemens misses.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
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!
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Clemens walks into a left hand.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Clemens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.#CL#
Maldini moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Maldini lands.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Clemens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCMMA Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1#
Clemens slips under a jab.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
A big left from Maldini misses.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens staying out of range there.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clemens staying out of range there.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.#T1#
Maldini misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Maldini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Maldini forces Clemens back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Clemens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clemens is looking to wear down Maldini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.#T2#
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Clemens staying out of range there.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.#T1#
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Clemens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clemens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldini to score with a decent uppercut.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
Clemens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.#T4#
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
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!
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini misses the jab.#CL2#
Maldini rushes Clemens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Clemens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clemens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clemens takes one to the side of the head.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clemens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clemens slips a jab from Maldini.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clemens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Clemens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Clemens misses its target.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clemens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Clemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Maldini misses.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maldini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clemens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1##KD#
Maldini drops Lekobe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lekobe looks back up at him and smiles so Maldini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Lekobe is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kagiso Lekobe has been cut.
Lekobe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lekobe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lekobe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Maldini. Lekobe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Maldini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Maldini!
Our winner, Paulo Maldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCMMA Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Maldini misses with a hook #TD2#
so Gallahad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gallahad trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Gallahad looking to sit in guard and control but Maldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maldini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gallahad throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maldini uses it to pass to side control.
Gallahad looks winded!
Gallahad tries to buck Maldini off but Maldini is having none of it.#SU#
Maldini has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gallahad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maldini throws a hook but Gallahad avoids it easily.
Maldini scores with a jab to the head.
Gallahad moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallahad feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Maldini misses the jab.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Gallahad moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Gallahad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maldini misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gallahad trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Gallahad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad keeps trying to improve his position.
Gallahad trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gallahad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maldini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gallahad has Maldini in his guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Gallahad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maldini has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maldini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gallahad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallahad is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Maldini wants to stand but Gallahad has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Maldini decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Gallahad's shoulder, as Gallahad tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Maldini cracks Gallahad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maldini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallahad to stand back up!#ROC#Gallahad is rocked!
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Gallahad's head but Gallahad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldini finish him?
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Maldini cracks Gallahad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maldini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallahad to stand back up!#CL#
Maldini moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a takedown into side control. #T4##ES#
Maldini sneaks out the side door and pushes Gallahad away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Maldini sends Gallahad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maldini is motioning to the referee to let Gallahad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a takedown into side control.
Maldini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallahad on the ground.
Maldini is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gallahad has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Gallahad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maldini has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini 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##KD#
Maldini drops Gallahad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gallahad looks back up at him and smiles so Maldini waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Gallahad moved out of range nicely.
Gallahad with the counter takedown but Maldini avoids it easily.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maldini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gallahad right on the button. Gallahad goes down! Maldini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Maldini gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCMMA New York 2
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Rauta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rauta.
Maldini cracks Rauta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta lands a head shot.#ROC2#Maldini is rocked!
Maldini walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rauta! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2023

#R1#
Maldini lands with a right hand.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD2#
Maldini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stevenson sprawling to the canvas! Stevenson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maldini finish him?! #ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like TeÃ³filo Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson drops his hands momentarily. Maldini doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Stevenson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Stevenson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Maldini!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Maldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Aspect takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Aspect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Maldini.
Maldini scores with a jab. Aspect acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Aspect is rocked!#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldini finish him?#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
It seemed like Aspect was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Maldini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Aspect sprawling to the canvas! Aspect rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maldini finish him?!
Maldini flashes Aspect a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Aspect's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Aspect crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Maldini punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini retains his welterweight title!
Paulo Maldini decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: WCMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Maldini throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Aspect moves away and avoids it.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Aspect is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Aspect pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maldini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aspect's brow. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Maldini.#CL2#
Aspect has managed to clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Aspect moves away and avoids it.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
A short left from Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Aspect forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aspect on the side of the head.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aspect scrambles back to his feet.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Aspect moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.#CL2#
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldini.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect lands a left hand. #T3#
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Maldini cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini blocking some punches. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.#T4#
Maldini tries a knee to the head but Aspect blocks it.
Maldini blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maldini. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Aspect on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini misses with a hook. Aspect ducked under it nicely.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Aspect slips the punch.
Aspect throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini 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#
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aspect's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspect looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspect shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Aspect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Aspect has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Aspect's head.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Maldini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect. #CL2#
Aspect clinches.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspect can do to turn this around?#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Aspect avoids the punch easily.
Aspect looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maldini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aspect creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Maldini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect is looking to clinch.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Aspect's shoulder, as Aspect tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it. #CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a knee to the head.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini working aggressively here.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Maldini on the inside. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Aspect darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aspect slips under a jab.#T4#
Maldini thuds his right hand into Aspect's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!#CL2#
Aspect has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away. #CL2#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
A short right from Maldini on the inside.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maldini throws an elbow but misses.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Aspect takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Alain Aspect seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aspect wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Aspect moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect clinches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands a right hand.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aspect's hands.
Aspect uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldini.
Maldini pushes off an throws an elbow but Aspect leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alain Aspect is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aspect moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aspect.
Aspect lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aspect wants to clinch.#CL2#
Maldini gets tackled into the cage by Aspect. Aspect maintains the clinch. #T3#
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini clobbers Aspect with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch.#T4#
Aspect working aggressively here. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.#CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aspect tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Aspect is out of range.
Aspect defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Aspect moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
A short uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Paulo Maldini did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Aspect clinches with his opponent.
Maldini looking to throw knees to the head but Aspect is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect working aggressively here. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini cracks Aspect with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aspect defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.#T1#
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect slips under a jab from Maldini.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.#CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maldini.
Aspect softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Aspect is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Aspect slips under a jab.
It seemed like Aspect was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Aspect was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Aspect clinches. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.#T2##CL2#
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Aspect.#CL2#
Aspect has managed to clinch.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Aspect moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aspect tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aspect forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Aspect fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Aspect moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Aspect tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Aspect has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Aspect has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Aspect tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Aspect pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Aspect slips under a jab from Maldini.#CL2#
Aspect rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Aspect rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.
Maldini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aspect pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aspect slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alain Aspect will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect blocks it.
Aspect shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Aspect gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Aspect darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.#BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Aspect clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aspect! But no joy.
Aspect tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Aspect is quick to defend against it.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspect.
Maldini jabs Aspect right on the nose. Aspect blinks but takes it well.
Maldini misses the jab.
Aspect wants to clinch.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away. #CL2#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Aspect has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Aspect rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect blocks a jab.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Maldini throws a jab when Aspect was well out of range.#CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aspect is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a hook but Aspect avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it.
Aspect tries to clinch up.
Aspect wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Aspect takes the fight into the clinch.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Aspect.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Aspect avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aspect moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspect tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Aspect fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aspect sprawls and moves away.
Aspect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Aspect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Aspect ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Maldini closes the distance and pushes Aspect back into the cage.
Maldini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Maldini lands with a light punch inside.
Aspect scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aspect has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aspect clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aspect ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.

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 Paulo Maldini.
I think Maldini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini retains his welterweight title!
Paulo Maldini decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: WCMMA Hawaii 1
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rauta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rauta rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rauta has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Rauta's head. #CL#
Rauta has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini connects with a right hand. Rauta shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldini.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rauta on the inside. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rauta has managed to clinch.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rauta moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Rauta moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rauta instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Maldini's head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Maldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.#CL2#
Maldini closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rauta rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Maldini cracks Rauta with an open hand slap.#CL#
Rauta moves into the clinch.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Maldini can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Rauta misses with some punches. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rauta drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rauta gets a clinch. #T3#
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Rauta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
It looked like Rauta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
It looked like Rauta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Rauta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rauta's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rauta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A big left from Maldini misses.
Rauta slips a straight right by Maldini.
Rauta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldini lands a lovely overhand right.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rauta wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini works the jab nicely.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Maldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Rauta closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maldini misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rauta moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Rauta takes one to the chin there.
Rauta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Maldini.#CUT2#Nyrkki Rauta's cut is getting worse.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rauta forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rauta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta wants to clinch.#T1#
Rauta wants to clinch.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected.
Rauta slips a straight right by Maldini.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maldini misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rauta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rauta takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land. #T2#
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Rauta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Rauta clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rauta gets tackled into the cage by Maldini. Maldini maintains the clinch.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Rauta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rauta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Rauta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Rauta moved out of range.
Rauta throws a big counter combination but Maldini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rauta slips under a jab.
Rauta wants to clinch.
And Maldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.#CL#
Rauta takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rauta tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Rauta appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rauta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rauta defends it well.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Maldini with a hook.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini lands a nice shot that snaps Rauta's head back.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini cracks Rauta with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL#
Rauta gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Rauta darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maldini misses. #CL#
Rauta has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldini with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Nyrkki Rauta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice shot by Maldini.#T2#
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rauta's hands.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rauta wants to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maldini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maldini throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini lands a jab to the head.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Rauta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Rauta slips a jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Rauta knows he should have avoided that one.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Rauta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Rauta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rauta ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Nyrkki Rauta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini cracks Rauta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Rauta is rocked!
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Oh Rauta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rauta to the canvas! Rauta doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maldini keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini is the new welterweight champion!
Paulo Maldini decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Heisenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it. #CL#
Heisenberg clinches. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heisenberg thinking. #CL#
Heisenberg has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Heisenberg fails to land.
Heisenberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.#BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Heisenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Maldini lands with a short shot to the head.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Maldini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heisenberg doesn't seem phased though.#T2##CL#
Maldini gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a nice body shot.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Maldini with a jab.
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heisenberg.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Heisenberg.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Heisenberg moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC2#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that 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.#R2#
Heisenberg darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Heisenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Heisenberg wants to clinch
and Heisenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Heisenberg wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini scores with a nice head shot.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Heisenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldini to score with a decent uppercut.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg walks into a jab.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini thuds his right hand into Heisenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a nice body shot.
Heisenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Maldini. Beautiful body shot.
Maldini scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heisenberg with a body shot.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Maldini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heisenberg doesn't seem phased though.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maldini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heisenberg wants to clinch
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Heisenberg's ribs.
Maldini misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini sizes up Heisenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Heisenberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heisenberg's hands.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Maldini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldini cracks Heisenberg with an open hand slap.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Heisenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Heisenberg misses the target.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Maldini.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini dips to his left and cracks Heisenberg with an uppercut!#CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Werner Heisenberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heisenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Heisenberg fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Heisenberg has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Heisenberg with a body shot.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heisenberg on the side of the head.
Heisenberg wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini really 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.#R4#
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Heisenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
Heisenberg misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini counters with a nice body shot.
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heisenberg thinking.
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini scores with a hook.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws out a counter right but Heisenberg avoids it with no problem.
Maldini lands a jab.#T2#
Maldini throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Heisenberg pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maldini to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini lands with a hook. Heisenberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Heisenberg wants to clinch
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Heisenberg moves away and avoids it.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Heisenberg moved out of range.
Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
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!
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Heisenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Maldini blocking some punches. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heisenberg walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Maldini lands a nice shot that snaps Heisenberg's head back.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Heisenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heisenberg darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Heisenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Maldini lands a jab to the head.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2##CL#
Maldini gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Heisenberg moved out of range.
Maldini tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg tries to clinch up
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heisenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heisenberg is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it. #T3#
Maldini works the jab nicely.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Heisenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini connects with a nice looking jab.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Heisenberg closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
Werner Heisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Heisenberg wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Heisenberg moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
A nice side step and Maldini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Heisenberg will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Heisenberg is rocked!
Heisenberg looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Heisenberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisenberg walks straight into a right hand from Maldini - that's dropped him! Maldini jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Heisenberg from any more punishment! Heisenberg complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: BB 47 - Garbowa vs Escobar
Date: May 10, 2022

#R1#
Hull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Hull moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hull wants to clinch
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Hull on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hull.
Hull misses with a takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hull's head backwards.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches.
Hull tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Hull's shoulder, as Hull tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini lands with a hook. Hull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt - Maldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hull slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hull is defended easily by Maldini.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hull.
Maldini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hull avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Hull is looking to clinch.
Maldini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hull shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.
Hull darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Hull into the cage.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hull takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Hull pulls Maldini into guard. #SUB#
Hull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maldini defends it easily.
Hull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maldini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SU2#
Maldini decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hull, up you get!
Hull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hull tries to clinch up
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hull slips a straight right by Maldini.
Hull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maldini.
Hull shoots in for a double leg but Maldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Hull closes the distance and clinches.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maldini swings wildly with an uppercut but Hull uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hull prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Hull is controlling the position.
I was talking to Hull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hull tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maldini throws a head punch that misses.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hull blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Hull pulls guard successfully.
Hull is trying to keep Maldini in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Maldini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hull tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldini circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a hook but Hull blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hull changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hull prevents Maldini from escaping the position.#SUB#
Hull goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maldini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hull but great work by Maldini.
Paulo Maldini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hull tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Hull but he's now mounted!
Maldini is looking to stand but Hull has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hull can't escape the position.
Hull has given up his back here.
Hull trying to control the hands but Maldini won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Hull's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1#
Maldini not allowing Hull to control his hands.
Hull is really stuck here.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hull trying to control the action but Maldini just sinks the hooks in.
Maldini has the hooks in. Hull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hull staying busy and making it hard for Maldini to control.
Hull is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maldini can't escape the position, to get back to his feet. #T2#
Maldini keeps control of the position as Hull tries to break free.
Hull trying to control the hands but Maldini breaks the grip. #SU2#
Maldini decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hull.
Hull tries to clinch up
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hull fails to land the takedown.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hull with a body shot.
Hull wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hull has managed to clinch.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull tries to pull guard but Maldini won't allow it. #TD#
Hull manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maldini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hull has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hull trying to keep a closed guard but Maldini is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Maldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Hull has an active guard here but Maldini has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
Maldini stands up and beckons Hull to join him on the feet.
Hull moves forwards but Maldini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hull tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maldini's guard.

Maldini manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Hull jumps guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hull prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hull jumps guard but Maldini stands there with Hull around his waist. Hull gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hull.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Hull darts in trying to clinch
and Hull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hull moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hull misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hull manages to avoid it.
Hull closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldini sprawls well. Maldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hull gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hull doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
Hull tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Hull ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hull has him pressed against the cage.
Hull fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Jamie Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hull tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini throws a hook but Hull avoids it easily.#T2#
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hull closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maldini to the mat! Maldini manages to get full guard.
Hull wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Hull prevents Maldini from getting back to his feet.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maldini wants to stand but Hull is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hull drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maldini dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Maldini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hull's guard.#T3##SUB#
Hull working for submissions but it's allowed Maldini to get to half guard.
Hull has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maldini is working away from the top position though.
Hull tries to get to full guard but Maldini has control of the leg. #SU2#
Maldini stands up from half guard.
Hull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hull is defended easily by Maldini.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hull was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Hull is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hull doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Hull.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Hull on that attempt.
Hull with a poor takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hull shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamie Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hull misses with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldini 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!

Paulo Maldini wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking Paulo Maldini took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: BB 39 - Adam vs Escobar
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
Kakashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maldini lands a jab to the head.
Kakashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kakashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kakashi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maldini with a nice cross.
Kakashi has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakashi moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Kakashi misses with a double jab
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini throws a right and a left that Kakashi avoids nicely.
Kakashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakashi.
It looks like Maldini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kakashi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Kakashi misses with a hook to the body
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldini pinned against the cage. Maldini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatake Kakashi.
Kakashi dives in and grabs Maldini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maldini pushes down on Kakashi's head and hops out.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakashi feints the counter takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Kakashi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Kakashi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kakashi ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Kakashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakashi swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Maldini. #T2#
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakashi misses the body punch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hatake Kakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakashi slips under a jab.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakashi moves away.
Maldini cracks Kakashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kakashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Kakashi moves forwards but Maldini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kakashi throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kakashi misses
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakashi is just out of range.
Kakashi throws a chopping leg kick but Maldini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kakashi misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kakashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maldini rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakashi.
Maldini walks into a jab.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Kakashi.
Kakashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kakashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Kakashi feints the counter takedown.
Kakashi misses the jab.
Kakashi swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Kakashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Maldini checks a low kick from Kakashi.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.
Maldini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Kakashi moves away and avoids it.
Maldini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Maldini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kakashi misses the body punch
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
Kakashi misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakashi should have avoided that one.
Kakashi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kakashi slips a straight right by Maldini.
Kakashi slips a straight right by Maldini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maldini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kakashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kakashi has time to react.
Kakashi misses with a kick to the body
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakashi misses with a hook to the body
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Kakashi misses with a body shot
and Kakashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakashi can do to turn this around?
Kakashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Maldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kakashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakashi misses with a body shot
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kakashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldini lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kakashi misses the shot to the body.
Kakashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kakashi ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Kakashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini swinging wildly here.
Kakashi misses with a hook to the body
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kakashi misses the shot to the body.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kakashi misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kakashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Kakashi.#T2#
Kakashi throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Kakashi's shoulder, as Kakashi tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini throws a series of strikes that have Kakashi backpedaling.
Kakashi avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini connects with a jab.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Kakashi ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kakashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maldini has got the better of the exchanges.
Kakashi misses the shot to the body.
Kakashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldini lands a jab to Kakashi's midsection.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Kakashi moves out of range. #T3#
Kakashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Maldini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Kakashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakashi.
Kakashi throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kakashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab.
Maldini lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakashi misses with a body punch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kakashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakashi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Kakashi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Maldini scores with a jab to the body.
Kakashi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maldini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kakashi.
Maldini cracks Kakashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maldini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Kakashi moves away and avoids it.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Kakashi misses.
Kakashi misses with a body shot
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakashi.
Maldini lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakashi slips a jab from Maldini.
Kakashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maldini throws a right and a left that Kakashi avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakashi swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakashi misses with a leg kick
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakashi. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Maldini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakashi.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Kakashi.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldini. That snapped Kakashi's head back.
Kakashi throws a big shot that misses.
Kakashi misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kakashi throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Kakashi lands.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Maldini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakashi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini connects with a body shot.
Kakashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kakashi on the side of the head.
Kakashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Kakashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kakashi moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Kakashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakashi takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kakashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Kakashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Kakashi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maldini fails to land with a series of punches.
Kakashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Maldini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakashi.
Kakashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Maldini sprawls well. He's pushed Kakashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kakashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Kakashi misses with a body shot
and Kakashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini jabs at Kakashi's body.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Kakashi knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Maldini rushes Kakashi and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kakashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Kakashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakashi misses the shot to the body.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Kakashi manages to avoid it.
Kakashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatake Kakashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini blocks a head kick by Kakashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Kakashi misses with a jab to the body
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Kakashi misses
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini jabs Kakashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kakashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kakashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Kakashi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Kakashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!

Paulo Maldini wins by unanimous decision!
Paulo Maldini opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Fritz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Fritz's head but Fritz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini jabs at Fritz's body.
Fritz throws a head kick that misses.
Fritz is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Fritz connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fritz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini moves out of range as Fritz strikes.
Maldini works over Fritz's head and body with a nice combination.
Maldini throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.
Fritz misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fritz misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Fritz throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Fritz is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Fritz.
We've been informed that Fritz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fritz misses with a head kick.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fritz.
Fritz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Fritz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Maldini misses.
Fritz lands with an uppercut that bounces Maldini off the cage and back into range.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fritz lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Fritz.
Fritz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maldini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fritz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fritz misses with a looping left.
Maldini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fritz back to the cage. Maldini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a body punch but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldini blocks a head kick by Fritz.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Maldini slips a jab from Fritz.#T3#
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini misses with a right hand
enabling Fritz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Fritz slips the punch.
Fritz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fritz tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fritz misses with an uppercut.
Fritz misses with a leg kick.
Maldini throws a body punch but Fritz moves out of range.
Fritz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maldini stalks Fritz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fritz's face. Fritz staggers backwards, shaken.
Maldini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fritz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Maldini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fritz can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Fritz misses the target.
Maldini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fritz. Fritz obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldini lands with a cross.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maldini slips a jab from Fritz.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fritz on the side of the head.
Fritz ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Fritz moved out of range.
Fritz missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fritz swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matthew Fritz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circling - Fritz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fritz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fritz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Fritz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fritz throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Fritz digs a good hook to Maldini's body.
Fritz cracks Maldini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fritz throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldini. Maldini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Fritz throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew Fritz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Fritz misses.
It looked like Maldini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Fritz misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fritz finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldini's head.
Maldini slips a jab from Fritz.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fritz.
Fritz scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Fritz misses.
Fritz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Fritz clinches up against the cage.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Fritz has the dominant position.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fritz has double underhooks.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Fritz keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fritz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fritz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Fritz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fritz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fritz.
Fritz blocks a jab.
A head kick from Fritz lands but Maldini takes it in his stride.
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!
Fritz misses with a kick to the body.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini slips a straight right by Fritz.#T3#
Fritz wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Fritz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maldini!
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Fritz throws a leg kick
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Fritz throws a jab when Maldini was well out of range.
Fritz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fritz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Fritz swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Fritz misses with a straight left.
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Fritz ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Fritz moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Fritz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fritz misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fritz misses with a hook.
Fritz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Fritz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fritz connects with a right hand. Maldini shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fritz tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fritz tries to clinch up.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fritz looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Fritz manages to avoid it.
Fritz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Fritz.
Fritz defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Fritz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fritz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Fritz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fritz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Fritz misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Fritz throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fritz.
Fritz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini dodges the punch combination from Fritz.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Nice shot lands for Fritz.
Maldini slips under a jab.
Fritz thows a leg kick but Maldini checks it
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Matthew Fritz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fritz throws an overhand right that lands on Maldini's shoulder, as Maldini tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.
Fritz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maldini back to the cage. Fritz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fritz takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fritz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Fritz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldini connects with the punch.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fritz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fritz with a nice cross.
Fritz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.
Maldini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fritz throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Maldini avoids the head kick by Fritz.
Fritz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fritz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fritz misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Fritz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range.
Maldini moves forwards but Fritz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fritz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fritz throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fritz takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Maldini moves out of range easily. #T4#
Fritz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fritz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Fritz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Maldini backs off Fritz throws a huge counter combo but Maldini manages to avoid it all.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Fritz slips the punch.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fritz swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Fritz lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fritz. Fritz obviously looking to wear him down.
Fritz misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Fritz.
Well Fritz 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Matthew Fritz!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Matthew Fritz!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Matthew Fritz!

Matthew Fritz wins by unanimous decision!
Matthew Fritz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Lynar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lynar pushing down on Maldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lynar trying to control from half guard but Maldini is working away.
Lynar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lynar is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar wants to take a breather but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynar on the ground.#SUB2#
Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maldini sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Lynar is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Lynar seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynar passes to side control. #SUB2#
Lynar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lynar's guard! Nice work there by Maldini! #SU#
Lynar is working an open guard so Maldini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Maldini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lynar to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Lynar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Maldini is retaining full guard. #T3#
Maldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lynar controls the pace.
Lynar pushing down on Maldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maldini is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Lynar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maldini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldini defends it well.
Maldini is trying to stand back up but Lynar is controlling him #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynar is trying to control the action in half guard but Maldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maldini is in trouble now - Lynar has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maldini is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Maldini as Lynar shoots in.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Lynar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maldini misses the jab.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynar backs up against the cage.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Maldini.#TD2#
Lynar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maldini's guard.#SUB2#
Lynar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynar trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Maldini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maldini tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maldini is keeping the position for now.
Lynar trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynar drops back looking for a leg! Maldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldini manages to kick Lynar off! Lynar jumps back into Maldini's guard. #SUB2#
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Lynar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Lynar slips a straight right by Maldini.
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynar.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lynar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lynar cracks Maldini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Lynar scores with a takedown into Maldini's guard.
Maldini wants to stand up but Lynar is controlling him.
Lynar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving.
Lynar stops Maldini from standing up. #T1#
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
Maldini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Lynar jumps into guard, dragging Maldini to the mat.
Lynar trying to control the position. #T2##SU#
Maldini gets to his feet - Lynar follows without any prompting.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lynar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maldini wants to break free but Lynar has control.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lynar prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Lynar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maldini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maldini throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Lynar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Maldini throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
Lynar throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maldini enables Lynar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maldini manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maldini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lynar has Maldini in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Lynar controls Maldini momentarily but Maldini frees himself. #SUB2#
Lynar has his foot on Maldini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maldini works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lynar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maldini is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lynar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastion Lynar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Sebastion Lynar!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Sebastion Lynar!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!

Sebastion Lynar wins by split decision!
Sebastion Lynar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Maldini throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini with a jab.
Williams misses the body punch
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Maldini's ribs.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Maldini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.#T1#
Maldini staying out of range there.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Maldini's head.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Williams throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini. #T2#
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maldini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Joeï¿½s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams slips under a jab from Maldini.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maldini! #T3##ES#
Maldini bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maldini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donk. Maldini catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Maldini throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Maldini.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maldini thinking.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams slips under a jab from Maldini.
Williams throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Maldini lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.#CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maldini walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams misses with a double jab
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams blocks a jab.
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maldini closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
That's time! Maldini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Maldini slips under a jab.
Maldini moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Maldini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Williams throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maldini misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams cracks Maldini with a big right hand but Maldini just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Maldini is working away.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maldini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Williams tries to move to mount but Maldini blocks the move with his legs.
Maldini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maldini is avoiding damage well.
Maldini prevents Williams from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams tries to advance to mount but Maldini denies him.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Maldini dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Maldini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maldini tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Williams working the strikes but Maldini uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maldini is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams throwing shots but Maldini is blocking nicely.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maldini defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maldini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Paulo Maldini!

Paulo Maldini wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Paulo Maldini didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CMMA 177 Zaintashara v Yarboro
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Maldini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bogo.#CL#
Bogo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Bogo is controlling him.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Bogo has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Maldini.
Bogo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maldini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maldini misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bogo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Bogo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bogo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Bogo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogo walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Bogo moves away and avoids it.
Bogo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Bogo's head but Bogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maldini connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Bogo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bogo with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogo tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bogo clinches. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Bogo looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Maldini avoids it well and moves away.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini throws a series of strikes that have Bogo backpedaling.
Maldini scores with a punch to the head.
Bogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Bogo tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Bogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogo tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Bogo moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini takes a swing at Bogo's ribcage but misses.
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bogo at a distance.
Maldini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maldini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogo staying out of range there.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogo shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Bogo ducks down to avoid it.
Bogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogo.
Bogo fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini lands with a right hand.
Bogo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldini circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Maldini misses.#T1#
Maldini throws a right and a left that Bogo avoids nicely.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maldini sprawls and moves away.
Bogo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maldini lands a head shot.
Bogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Bogo tries to counter with a takedown but Maldini is quick to defend against it.
Bogo misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini connects with a jab.
Bogo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Bogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Bogo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Maldini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maldini with a jab.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldini jabs Bogo right on the nose. Bogo blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogo closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bogo.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldini lands with a straight right. Bogo didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Bogo with that takedown attempt.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maldini lands the left hand.#T4#
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Bogo goes for a double leg but Maldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldini continues to drive forward.
Maldini gets through Bogo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bogo is trying to drag Maldini to the mat but Maldini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini tries to circle away but Bogo has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini 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! 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#
Maldini misses with a hook. Bogo ducked under it nicely.
Bogo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bogo wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Bogo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Maldini avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Bogo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maldini scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Maldini lands a nice uppercut.
Bogo keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Bogo is controlling him.
Maldini can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogo looks for a takedown but Maldini sprawls well.
Maldini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini swings for the body but Bogo moves out of range.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bogo slips a straight right by Maldini.
Bogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Maldini.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bogo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Maldini avoids it well and moves away.
Bogo tries to clinch up.
Bogo shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maldini's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Bogo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maldini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maldini has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bogo is trying to hold Maldini in close to prevent damage but Maldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Maldini is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bogo actively working from the bottom here.
Maldini wants to stand but Bogo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maldini prevents Bogo from improving his position.
Bogo works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldini 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani
Date: Sep 24, 2021

#R1#
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krenakore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Maldini.
A left lands for Maldini.
Maldini jabs Krenakore right on the nose. Krenakore blinks but takes it well.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krenakore was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
A countering left hand to the body from Krenakore misses.
Maldini throws a hook but Krenakore avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenakore misses with the combination. #T1#
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Krenakore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krenakore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krenakore scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Maldini sizes up Krenakore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Krenakore. Beautiful body shot.
Maldini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maldini misses with a shot to the body
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini throws a hook but Krenakore blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Krenakore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krenakore doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Jab, jab by Krenakore - just one landing.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krenakore moves away from the strike by Maldini.
It seemed like Krenakore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krenakore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maldini walks into a jab.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krenakore throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Maldini throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Krenakore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Krenakore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krenakore.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenakore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krenakore swinging wildly here.
Krenakore moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krenakore. #T4#
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Krenakore's head but Krenakore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krenakore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Krenakore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krenakore misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Krenakore. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Krenakore moved out of range.
Krenakore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenakore throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Maldini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
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#
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krenakore.
A left and a right from Krenakore both land. Nice combination.
Krenakore ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Krenakore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Krenakore moves away and avoids it.
Krenakore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Krenakore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Krenakore. #T1#
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini misses with a hook. Krenakore ducked under it nicely.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krenakore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Krenakore. Beautiful body shot.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Krenakore misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Krenakore ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Maldini misses with a combination
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Krenakore saw that one coming.
Krenakore misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Krenakore clobbers Maldini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Maldini misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Krenakore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. #T3#
No joy there for Krenakore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krenakore moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Krenakore moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Krenakore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krenakore swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Krenakore's head but Krenakore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Krenakore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krenakore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krenakore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krenakore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini lands a glancing blow to the side of Krenakore's head.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini stuns Krenakore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Krenakore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini defending well as Krenakore loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krenakore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krenakore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krenakore thinking.
Maldini misses with a hook. Krenakore ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Krenakore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krenakore slips a straight right by Maldini.
Despite the aggression on Krenakore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krenakore digs a good body shot into Maldini's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with a left hand
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Krenakore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldini at a distance.
Maldini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krenakore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Maldini misses.
Maldini lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Maldini lands a nice looking body shot.
Maldini misses with a hook
and Krenakore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldini throws the left hand but Krenakore avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and Krenakore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Krenakore does no damage.
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!
Maldini misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Krenakore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Krenakore slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krenakore! But no joy.
Krenakore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Krenakore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Krenakore counters with a stiff right hand.
Krenakore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
It seemed like Krenakore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krenakore misses with a double jab
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krenakore misses with a double jab.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Maldini tests Krenakore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krenakore misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Mengrire Krenakore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini misses with a lunging right hand
and Krenakore counters with a series of strikes. Maldini will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Krenakore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Krenakore counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krenakore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Krenakore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldini has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mengrire Krenakore.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
During a confident post fight interview, Mengrire Krenakore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CMMA 150 Abner v Hallbjornsson
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panda shoots and misses
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Delightful Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldini circles away.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Maldini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maldini's waist but Maldini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Panda defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda slips under a jab from Maldini.
Panda tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range. #T1#
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maldini is defending well.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panda has him pressed against the cage.
Panda tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Panda tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maldini is trying to break free.#T2#
Panda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maldini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Panda working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldini circles away.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda closes the distance but Maldini moves to the side
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panda takes one on the button.
Panda closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Panda has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Panda moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Maldini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Maldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Maldini dips to his left and cracks Panda with an uppercut!
Maldini connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Panda instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Maldini stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Maldini's guard.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maldini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Maldini wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda is stalling in the full guard.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Panda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Panda trying to control but Maldini is working from the bottom.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panda tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Maldini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Panda rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Panda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maldini walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldini as he jumps to the side.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Panda tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Panda looks for a takedown but Maldini sprawls well.
Maldini is looking for a counter combo.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Panda wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Panda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Panda tries to clinch up.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini looks to land a combination but Panda avoids it well.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delightful Panda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Panda looks to clinch
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Maldini tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Panda with the counter takedown but Maldini avoids it easily.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Panda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delightful Panda.
Panda tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Maldini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panda.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Maldini throws out a powerful jab.
Maldini scores with a punch to the head.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maldini connects with a jab.
Maldini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maldini.#ROC#Panda is rocked!
Panda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panda is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldini finish him?
Panda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maldini lands a right hand from hell, dropping Panda. Maldini pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Maldini!
A determined Paulo Maldini didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Salter shoots in looking for a takedown but Maldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldini as he jumps to the side.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Salter walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Salter fails with the takedown
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A jab from Maldini finds it's way through Salter's defenses.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Maldini.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Salter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Salter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldini circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini throws out a powerful jab.
Salter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.#T2#
Maldini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini stalks Salter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salter's face. Salter staggers backwards, shaken.
Maldini stalks Salter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Salter's face. Salter staggers backwards, shaken.
Salter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Maldini as Salter shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Maldini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.#T3#
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salter.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Salter ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldini. That snapped Salter's head back.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Salter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maldini circles away.
Salter defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Salter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Maldini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Salter knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maldini tests Salter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Salter tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salter closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Salter pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salter shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a nice body shot.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Salter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldini lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
Maldini connects with a nice looking jab.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Salter's shoulder, as Salter tries to avoid the shot.
Salter misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Salter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maldini has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Salter has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Maldini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldini lands an uppercut.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salter can do to turn this around?#BC#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldini. That snapped Salter's head back.
Salter walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Salter walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Salter misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A punch combination from Maldini misses.
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!
Salter fails with the takedown
and Salter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Maldini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salter. Salter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Salter's body.
Salter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salter goes for a double leg but Maldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldini continues to drive forward.
Salter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maldini clobbers Salter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Salter shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salter has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maldini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Salter.
Salter is breathing heavily.
Maldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salter.
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maldini lands an overhand right.
Maldini catches Salter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salter has time to react.
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
Salter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Maldini misses.
Salter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Nice shot lands for Maldini.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Salter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Salter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maldini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Maldini misses.
Maldini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maldini lands a jab to the head.
Maldini punishes Salter's body with a nice straight punch.
Salter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salter moves out of range of the strikes.
Salter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salter somewhat.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Maldini punishes Salter's body with a nice straight punch.
Salter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maldini lands a nice shot that snaps Salter's head back.
Salter fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Salter takes one to the side of the head.
Salter fails to land the takedown.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Salter.
Maldini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salter shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Salter shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Salter tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Salter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Salter's ribs.
Maldini connects with a looping right hand.
Maldini misses with the combination.
Salter feints the counter takedown.
Salter closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Salter pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a hook.#T4#
Maldini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salter.
Maldini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a shot to the body.
Maldini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Salter. Salter gets slowly back to his feet.
Salter tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Salter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sam Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
A determined Paulo Maldini didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Sam Salter had this to say: 'Losing my last 7 of 10 I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'.

Event: CMMA 125 Koko v Zimmerman
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui's corner calls for a 1-2. Marui obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Marui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Maldini catches Marui right on the button with a cross.
Maldini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Joeï¿½s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marui throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Marui defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Marui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldini scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Marui has managed to clinch.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marui misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Marui is controlling him.#T1#
Marui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldini tries to break free but Marui pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Marui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marui there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maldini drops his hands momentarily and Marui takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Marui. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini moves forwards but Marui connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marui throws out a loose jab but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marui looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui. #CL2#
Marui drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
Marui working aggressively here.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Marui is controlling him.#T2#
Marui keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marui tries a body shot but Maldini blocks it.
Marui avoids a wild elbow strike from Maldini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marui throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Marui taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Maldini controls the action. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marui stuns Maldini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Marui backs away looking to recover.
Marui looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.#T3#
Marui misses with a two punch combination.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marui.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Marui knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Marui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marui tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Marui manages to avoid it.
Marui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Marui.
Marui misses with a double jab.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Maldini misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Naoko Marui will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini throws a jab when Marui was well out of range.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Maldini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marui looks to land a combination but Maldini avoids it well.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Maldini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marui throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
Marui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.#T1#
Marui takes one on the button.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maldini slips a jab and a cross from Marui.
Marui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldini at a distance.
Maldini throws a hook but Marui avoids it easily.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Maldini swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Maldini takes a swing at Marui's ribcage but misses.
Marui steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maldini.
Maldini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marui misses with a hook
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Marui throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Marui tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Marui lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Marui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Maldini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maldini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Marui's body.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naoko Marui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marui dips to his left and cracks Maldini with an uppercut!
Maldini thuds his right hand into Marui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marui misses with a double jab
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini takes one to the chin there.
Maldini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marui.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini dodges the punch combination from Marui. #T4#
A big right from Marui misses.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Marui is just out of range.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini lands with a good body shot.
Marui throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Maldini both land. Nice combination.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoko Marui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Marui digs a good hook to Maldini's body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Marui counters with a series of strikes. Maldini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Marui is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maldini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marui feints a jab promting Maldini to slip. Marui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maldini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Marui moved out of range.
Marui swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maldini.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Marui is just out of range.
Maldini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marui misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Marui.
Marui tries to bum rush Maldini with a series of wild strikes but Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini lands with a straight right. Marui didn't see that one coming.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marui's hands.
Marui misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marui misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Maldini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui drops his hands momentarily and Maldini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marui misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marui scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Marui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Marui throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Maldini slips under a jab from Marui.
Marui has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui misses with a double jab.
Marui throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Marui.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marui.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Naoko Marui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoko Marui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marui 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoko Marui!
In his post fight interview, Naoko Marui started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marchant misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini connects with a right hand. Marchant shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected.
Maldini digs a good hook to Marchant's body.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Marchant's ribs.
Marchant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Marchant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Marchant walks into a left hand.
No luck for Marchant with that takedown attempt.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini connects with a looping right hand.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marchant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maldini defends it well.
Marchant misses with a takedown attempt - Maldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maldini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maldini.#T2#
Maldini cracks Marchant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini lands a jab to Marchant's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marchant shoots and misses
and Marchant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Marchant. Marchant gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Maldini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marchant misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Maldini lands a body shot.
Marchant has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Marchant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Marchant's ribs.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marchant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marchant scrambles back to his feet.
Maldini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
Marchant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Marchant walks into a left hand.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marchant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Marchant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marchant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldini connects with the punch.
Maldini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maldini lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maldini scores with a nice strike.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldini throws a right hand that Marchant ducks under and follows up with a left that Marchant also avoids with ease.
Marchant with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marchant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Marchant persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Marchant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maldini has got the better of the exchanges.
Maldini lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Marchant persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Maldini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marchant is breathing heavily.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Marchant tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marchant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marchant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marchant is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maldini is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marchant.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marchant can do to turn this around?
Marchant with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.#T2##TD2#
Marchant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchant is in Maldini's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini keeping moving, preventing Marchant from controlling successfully.
Marchant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maldini wants to stand and escape but Marchant is having none of it.
Marchant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Marchant is continuing to stall.
Maldini wants to stand and escape but Marchant is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yves Marchant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini lands an overhand right.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marchant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Marchant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Marchant ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Maldini.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Maldini finds it's way through Marchant's defenses.
Marchant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Maldini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maldini connects with a body shot.
Marchant darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Marchant into the cage.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Marchant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marchant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marchant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Marchant has Maldini pressed against the cage, preventing Maldini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marchant has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulo Maldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Marchant.
Marchant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maldini as he avoids it easily.
Marchant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Maldini.
Maldini sizes up Marchant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Maldini tries to sprawl but Marchant drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Maldini looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Marchant is working for a kimura but Maldini is defending it quite comfortably.
Maldini is not content to let Marchant control the position.
Maldini wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Marchant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marchant is looking to advance position but Maldini won't allow it.
Marchant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldini keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldini scores with a sloppy right hand. Marchant should have avoided that one.
Maldini lands a nice hook to Marchant's body. Marchant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maldini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marchant. Marchant circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marchant backs up against the cage.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marchant momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marchant.
Marchant has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldini lands with a right hand.
Marchant shoots in but no luck this time.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldini, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
In defeat, Yves Marchant stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.

Event: CMMA 107: Contenders III
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marui.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Marui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui misses the jab.
Maldini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marui throws out the jab.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui.
We've been told by Marui's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Marui throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marui lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marui throws a combination. Maldini tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for Maldini.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui tries to bum rush Maldini with a series of wild strikes but Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marui.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldini has time to react.#T2#
Marui misses with a jab to the body
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Marui throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini throws out a counter right but Marui avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marui throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldini moves out of range as Marui strikes.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marui fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marui scores with a jab. Maldini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
A slow jab from Marui misses its intended target.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Marui went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini. #T3#
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Marui darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Marui throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Marui misses with a combination
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldini throws the left hand but Marui avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Marui throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marui is looking to clinch.
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!
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marui counter with a right hand.
Maldini tests Marui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Marui misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Marui has managed to clinch.
Marui misses with a punch on the inside.
Marui throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Nice body punch from Marui.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Marui has double underhooks.
Marui struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldini controls his hands.
Marui prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naoko Marui dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marui throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marui ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Marui loads up on a big right hand but Maldini slips the punch.
Marui misses with a combination
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini with a hook.
Maldini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldini clobbers Marui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Marui ducks down to avoid it.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini looks to land a combination but Marui avoids it well.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Marui was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marui misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Maldini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marui misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marui throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Maldini's ribs.
Marui takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marui moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Marui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Marui is looking for a counter combo.
Marui works Maldini's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Marui lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Marui.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Marui scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maldini doesn't seem bothered though.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marui.
Marui throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Marui moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Marui's shoulder, as Marui tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini slips a jab and a cross from Marui.
Marui slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini cracks Marui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marui's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Marui misses the target.
Naoko Marui is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Marui throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marui misses with a body shot
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini misses with a wild combination.
Maldini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marui finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldini's head.
Maldini dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Marui scores with a three punch combo!
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Marui misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Marui misses with a right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Maldini's ribs.
Maldini slips under a jab.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Marui appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Marui throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Marui will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Naoko Marui will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marui tests Maldini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui fails to land with a series of punches.
Marui misses with a body shot
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marui misses with an uppercut
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marui looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a series of punches but Maldini moves out of range.
Marui thuds a left hand into Maldini's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Marui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Marui will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui works the jab nicely.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldini counters with a right hand to the body.
Marui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marui swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maldini!
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Marui fails to land with a series of punches.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marui has time to react.
Marui lands with a nice combination. Maldini backs away looking to recover.
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldini connects with a single shot there.
Maldini slips a straight right by Marui.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui tries to counter by clinching up but Maldini breaks away and moves out of range.
Marui throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldini scores with a hook.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Maldini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Maldini tries to bum rush Marui with a series of wild strikes but Marui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui.
Marui swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marui throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini lands a right hook to the body.
Marui moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Marui missing with a left hand there. Maldini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marui throws a combination that misses
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Marui throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marui.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left and a right from Maldini both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marui misses with a jab to the body
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maldini with a hook.
Marui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

Event: CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Maldini lands a really nice looking cross but Flint seems unphased.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot.
Flint's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maldini under the eye.
Flint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Flint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Flint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flint misses with a hook
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flint shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flint has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Flint needs to keep his hands up - Maldini had a free shot at his head there.
Maldini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Maldini misses with a hook.
Flint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maldini swivels and escapes.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flint staying out of range there.#CL#
Flint rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Flint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.#TD#
Flint fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maldini to the ground. Flint is now in Maldini's guard.
Flint prevents Maldini from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldini has wrist control.
Flint throwing strikes from guard but Maldini blocks nicely. #SUB#
Flint drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flint jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flint 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.
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flint missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Flint drops back looking for a leg! Maldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldini manages to kick Flint off! Flint jumps back into Maldini's guard.
Flint wants to control from the top but Maldini keeps moving. #T3#
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flint's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maldini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maldini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flint content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maldini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maldini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maldini wants to get back to his feet but Flint is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flint cracks Maldini with a solid left hand.
Flint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maldini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flint.
Flint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flint is looking to work some ground and pound but Maldini has wrist control.#SUB#
Flint drops back looking for a leg! Maldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maldini manages to kick Flint off! Flint jumps back into Maldini's guard.
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hukkelberry Flint will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Flint. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flint.
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Flint gets a clinch.
Maldini is pressed up against the cage. Flint has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maldini down to the mat. Maldini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flint looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Flint misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldini! But no joy.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Flint's shoulder, as Flint tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flint shoots in for a double leg but Maldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Flint is out of range.
Flint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flint shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Flint is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini misses with a two punch combination.
Flint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini moves away from the strike by Flint.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldini takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Flint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maldini defends it nicely.
Maldini scores with a punch to the head.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flint misses with a looping right.#CL#
Flint gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flint tries to throw a body punch but Maldini avoids it by throwing Flint back against the cage. #T3#
Flint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flint tries to pull guard but Maldini won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maldini's elbow. #BC2#
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Flint counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Flint.#CL#
Flint clinches. #BC#
Flint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Maldini misses with a hook.
A big left from Flint misses.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini clobbers Flint with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Flint dives in and grabs Maldini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maldini pushes down on Flint's head and hops out.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flint scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one.
Flint throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Maldini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Flint shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flint tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini throws a body punch but Flint moves out of range.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Flint wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Flint closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Flint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.#BC#
Flint breaks from the clinch.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Maldini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flint stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flint tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flint looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flint fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hukkelberry Flint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flint swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flint tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Flint takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maldini wants it to stay on the feet.
Flint tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flint.
Flint misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flint throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Maldini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flint slips under a jab from Maldini.#TD#
Flint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maldini is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Flint dives into side control. #REVB#
Flint lands some shots froms side control.
Flint in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Flint misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Flint tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flint working the ground and pound but Maldini is defending the strikes.
Flint throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Flint looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maldini is avoiding damage well.
Hukkelberry Flint overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flint fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Flint fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Flint throws a strike aimed at the side of Maldini's head but Maldini avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maldini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

Event: CMMA 97 McWrestler vs Wagner
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
De Vries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Vries!
De Vries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldini.
Maldini staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vries thuds a left hand into Maldini's body.
De Vries uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Vries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from De Vries.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
De Vries lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldini at a distance. #T1#
Maldini misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling De Vries to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
De Vries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vries.
Maldini connects with a right hand. De Vries shakes it off.
Maldini connects with a jab.
Maldini scores with a hook to the body. De Vries takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
De Vries fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
De Vries let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Vries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries misses with a hook.
De Vries takes one to the chin there.
De Vries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Maldini with a jab.#T3#
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini throws a combination. De Vries tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maldini misses with a left hand
and De Vries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldini throws a series of punches but De Vries avoids them all with ease.
Maldini slips a jab from De Vries.
De Vries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Vries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vries.
De Vries slips under a jab.
De Vries misses with a body punch
and De Vries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vries moves away.
Maldini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maldini works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Vries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Vries throws a lazy uppercut
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Vries thinking.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a combination. De Vries tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Vries.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini 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#
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Vries backs up against the cage.
De Vries misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Maldini moves away from the strike by De Vries.
It looks like Maldini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A cross from Maldini lands.
Maldini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Vries takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Maldini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Vries momentarily.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but De Vries moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for De Vries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. De Vries saw that one coming.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Vries.
De Vries misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Maldini misses. #T2#
Maldini throws a series of punches but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries drops his hands momentarily and Maldini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
De Vries takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from De Vries.
De Vries ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
De Vries takes one to the side of the head.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
De Vries has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. De Vries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
De Vries misses with an uppercut
and Maldini counters with a right hand to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but De Vries might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maldini has got the better of the exchanges.
De Vries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
De Vries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but De Vries slips the punch.
De Vries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini connects with a right hand. De Vries shakes it off.
Maldini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Vries.
Maldini scores with a one two! De Vries had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maldini throws a body punch but De Vries moves out of range.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
De Vries slips under a jab from Maldini.
De Vries misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Vries throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Vries throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
Maldini misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from De Vries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Vries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini lands with a hook. De Vries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Vries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Vries takes one to the side of the head.
De Vries misses with an uppercut
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Vries keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Maldini misses.
De Vries drops his hands momentarily and Maldini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stefan De Vries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Vries slips a straight right by Maldini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Vries! But no joy.
Maldini cracks De Vries with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
De Vries misses with an uppercut
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vries swings widly with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Vries moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Vries! But no joy.
Maldini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Vries throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Vries circles away quickly and effectively.
Maldini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Vries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini throws the left hand but De Vries avoids the punch easily.
De Vries on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldini throws out a powerful jab.
De Vries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Vries darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Maldini throws a jab when De Vries was well out of range.
De Vries throws a lazy uppercut
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Vries thinking.
Maldini throws a series of punches but De Vries avoids them all with ease.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
It seemed like De Vries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini misses the jab.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Vries can do to turn this around?
De Vries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

Event: ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gray appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldini clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maldini lands with a good body shot.
Maldini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maldini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maldini misses with a body punch
and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maldini's knee momentarily.
Maldini lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini tests Gray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gray in his tracks. #T2#
Gray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Gray knows he should have avoided that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maldini 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.
Maldini connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Gray 's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Gray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Maldini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Gray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Maldini lands with an overhand left.
Maldini works over Gray 's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Maldini throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Maldini throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Gray backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Maldini manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gray slips under a jab from Maldini.
A left and a right from Maldini both land. Nice combination.
Gray takes one to the side of the head.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Maldini connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini lands a jab to Gray 's midsection.#T1#
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray 's head.
Maldini throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Maldini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Maldini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray tries to move into range but Maldini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Maldini connects with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gray might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Gray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gray moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gray feinted with a counter takedown.
Gray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Gray 's head.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldini cracks Gray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maldini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Maldini does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Gray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldini manages to circle out of the way.
Gray walks into a left hand. #T4#
Maldini looks to land a combination. Gray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maldini connects with a body shot that sends Gray 's belly button to the back.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Gray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldini throws a one two combo.
Gray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Maldini lands a head shot.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Gray drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maldini sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini lands a head shot.
Maldini scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maldini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maldini.#T1#
Gray is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maldini.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Maldini tests Gray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Maldini lands a jab.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Gray takes one to the chin there.
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Maldini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Gray holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maldini on the inside.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maldini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Maldini scores with the left hand. Gray knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Maldini. #T4#
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Maldini throws a series of strikes that have Gray backpedaling.
Maldini lands a nice looking body shot.
Maldini throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray tries to counter with a takedown but Maldini is quick to defend against it.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gray defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
As Maldini tries to get set, Gray tries to push him back and clinch up but Maldini manages to avoid the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldini 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Hlynsson throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Hlynsson misses with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Hlynsson looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Hlynsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maldini counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjarki Hlynsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini slips under a jab from Hlynsson.
Maldini needs to keep his hands up - Hlynsson had a free shot at his head there.
Hlynsson throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Hlynsson wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Hlynsson backing up. Hlynsson nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
Hlynsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini throws a hook but Hlynsson avoids it easily.
Hlynsson connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlynsson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini slips under a jab from Hlynsson.
Maldini slips a straight right by Hlynsson.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hlynsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maldini should have avoided that one.
Hlynsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maldini.
Hlynsson connects with a jab.
Hlynsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hlynsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Hlynsson misses with a body punch
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlynsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlynsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hlynsson scrambles back to his feet.
Hlynsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlynsson.
Hlynsson misses with an uppercut
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlynsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Hlynsson is looking to clinch.
Hlynsson throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Hlynsson misses with a looping right.
Hlynsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini swings for the body but Hlynsson moves out of range.
Hlynsson misses with a straight right.
Hlynsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Hlynsson.
Maldini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hlynsson looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Hlynsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hlynsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hlynsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maldini on the side of the head.#T3#
Hlynsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini staying out of range there.
Hlynsson misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Hlynsson takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Hlynsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlynsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Hlynsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlynsson throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Hlynsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maldini misses with a body shot.
Hlynsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maldini is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hlynsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Hlynsson looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Hlynsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlynsson misses the target.
Maldini connects with a looping right hand.
Maldini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hlynsson catches Maldini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maldini slips a jab from Hlynsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Hlynsson misses
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hlynsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlynsson.
Hlynsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjarki Hlynsson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
The fighters circling - Hlynsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlynsson misses with an uppercut
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlynsson moves away from the strike by Maldini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlynsson. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlynsson throws an off balance right hand
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlynsson misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
Hlynsson throws an off balance right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlynsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlynsson scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini lands a jab to Hlynsson's midsection.
Hlynsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlynsson misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hlynsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Maldini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlynsson.
Hlynsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hlynsson misses its intended target.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Maldini slips under a jab from Hlynsson.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hlynsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hlynsson misses with an uppercut
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini needs to keep his hands up - Hlynsson had a free shot at his head there.
Maldini misses with a wild combination.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Maldini lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hlynsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlynsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hlynsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hlynsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hlynsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldini.
Maldini slips under a jab from Hlynsson.
Hlynsson scores with a body shot.
Hlynsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlynsson misses with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hlynsson misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Hlynsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hlynsson's hands.
Maldini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hlynsson misses with a looping right.
Hlynsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hlynsson walks into a left hand.
Hlynsson throws a jab when Maldini was well out of range.
Hlynsson misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hlynsson misses its intended target.
Hlynsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Donk. Maldini catches Hlynsson right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlynsson throws a good cross that connects.
Hlynsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlynsson! But no joy.
Hlynsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlynsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlynsson on the side of the head.
A big right from Hlynsson misses.
Hlynsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlynsson throws a right hand that misses
and Maldini counters with a two punch combo.
Hlynsson throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Hlynsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
That's time! Maldini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hlynsson misses with a body shot
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hlynsson takes one on the button.
Hlynsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hlynsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.#CL#
Maldini has Hlynsson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Hlynsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maldini doesn't seem phased though.
Hlynsson misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Hlynsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.#T1#
Hlynsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Hlynsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hlynsson throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
Hlynsson misses with a right hand
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlynsson looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlynsson looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Maldini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hlynsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hlynsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlynsson throws a combination that misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini works Hlynsson's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlynsson throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
Hlynsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maldini's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini moves away from the strike by Hlynsson.
Hlynsson misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hlynsson misses with a hook.
Hlynsson misses the body punch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Hlynsson.
Hlynsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
Maldini lands a slapping body shot.
Hlynsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlynsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Maldini moves out of range as Hlynsson strikes.
Hlynsson tries to clinch up.
Maldini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Hlynsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlynsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hlynsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Maldini.
Hlynsson misses with a looping left.
Maldini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlynsson.
Hlynsson throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Hlynsson moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlynsson. #T4#
Maldini defending well as Hlynsson loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Maldini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlynsson misses with a body punch
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlynsson.
Hlynsson throws an overhand right that lands on Maldini's shoulder, as Maldini tries to avoid the shot.
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Hlynsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hlynsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Hlynsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hlynsson misses with a double jab
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hlynsson looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

Event: CW MMA: A New Dawn
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldini.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well. #T1#
Thomas swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Thomas misses. #T2#
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Maldini's belly button to the back.
Thomas defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a double jab.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini swinging wildly here.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Maldini ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldini throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mario Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maldini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maldini connects with the punch.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldini scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas slips a straight right by Maldini.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas takes one on the button.#T2#
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Maldini slips under a jab from Thomas.#CL#
Maldini pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maldini punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Maldini avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Maldini misses the jab.
Thomas throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Maldini lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.#T1#
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Maldini cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Maldini's body.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
Donk. Maldini catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Mario Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'He's Italian and I got Italian heritage, no bad blood here. Better fighter won tonight, hats off to Paulo. '.

Event: HukBa 1
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Konovalov thinking.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini feints a jab promting Konovalov to slip. Maldini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Konovalov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Konovalov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Maldini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Konovalov with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Maldini. Beautiful body shot.
Maldini lands with a nice body punch.
Konovalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maldini lands a nice looking body shot.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
Konovalov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maldini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
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!
Maldini scores with a jab.
Konovalov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Konovalov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Konovalov shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini punishes Konovalov's body with a nice straight punch.
Konovalov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldini connects with a body shot that sends Konovalov's belly button to the back.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Konovalov.
Konovalov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Maldini dips to his left and cracks Konovalov with an uppercut!
Konovalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Konovalov walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konovalov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Konovalov with a poor takedown
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Ivan Konovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konovalov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Maldini.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.#T4#
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!
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Konovalov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Konovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.
Konovalov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Konovalov walks into a jab.
Konovalov misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konovalov ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
A shot to the liver by Maldini. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Konovalov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konovalov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Konovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini connects with a single shot there.
Maldini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Konovalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konovalov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konovalov fails with the takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Maldini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Konovalov's body.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Konovalov backs up against the cage.
Maldini connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldini scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Konovalov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Konovalov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Konovalov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Konovalov controls the position.#T3#
Maldini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Konovalov is controlling him well.#SUB#
Konovalov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maldini has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Maldini sneaks out the side door and pushes Konovalov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Konovalov fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Maldini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maldini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Konovalov fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Maldini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Konovalovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maldini tests Konovalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maldini lands a slapping body shot.
Maldini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Konovalov has time to react.
Konovalov with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Konovalov misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Maldini stuns Konovalov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Konovalov walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Konovalov walks into a jab.
A left lands for Maldini.
The crowd cheers as Maldini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Konovalov doesn't seem phased though.
Konovalov misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Konovalov thinking.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konovalov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Konovalov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Konovalov on the side of the head.
Konovalov walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Konovalov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldini lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maldini duly obliges.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini with a hook.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Maldini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Konovalov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konovalov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Konovalov back to the cage. Maldini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maldini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini cracks Konovalov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maldini connects with a body shot.#T4#
Maldini cracks Konovalov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konovalov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Konovalov scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Maldini.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Konovalov's ribs.
Ivan Konovalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini scores with a jab to the head.
Konovalov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldini 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobalt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobalt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Cobalt is rocked!
Maldini throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Cobalt tries to counter it with a takedown but Maldini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cobalt is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldini finish him?
Maldini drops Cobalt with a naaaaasty hook - Cobalt is in real trouble here! Maldini dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Maldini!

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