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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Esf vs Martin
Date: Dec 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Maddison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Khabilov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maddison is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Maddison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khabilov trying to control the position but Maddison is working away.
Maddison tries to bench press Khabilov off him but Khabilov keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov trying to control the position but Maddison is working away.
Maddison tries to escape but Khabilov is in control.
Maddison can't do much from the bottom here.
Maddison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##ES#
Khabilov kicks off Maddison and gets to his feet. #TD#
Khabilov shoots in and gets a takedown into Maddison's guard.#SUB2#
Maddison has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Khabilov doesn't defend quickly enough and Maddison has managed to lock this one up! Can Khabilov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maddison on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnathan Maddison! |
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Event:
IFC FN-Fraiberg vs Sabatini
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Maddison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maddison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Pacheco - just one landing.
Maddison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maddison staying out of range there.
Iago Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddison shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl out of it but Maddison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacheco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Pacheco throws a leg kick which misses Maddison's front leg but catches the back leg as Maddison tries to avoid it.
Maddison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maddison wants to clinch up but Pacheco keeps it at a distance.
Maddison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddison feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maddison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacheco tries to avoid it but Maddison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacheco to the ground. Pacheco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maddison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacheco defends it nicely.
Maddison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Maddison dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Maddison's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Pacheco.
Pacheco motions for Maddison to come forward. Pacheco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pacheco throws a looping overhand right but Maddison ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Pacheco misses.
Maddison moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacheco keeps Maddison at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Maddison's shoulder, as Maddison tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco misses with a hook. Maddison ducked under it nicely.
Maddison shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacheco sprawls well. He's pushed Maddison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Pacheco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maddison shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacheco tries to work over Maddison's front leg with a kick but Maddison checks it.
A left lands for Pacheco.
Maddison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco cracks Maddison with a good jab.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Maddison is looking to counter the offense by Pacheco and move into the clinch.#T1#
A slow jab from Pacheco misses its intended target.
Maddison shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacheco sprawls well. He's pushed Maddison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pacheco throws out a counter right but Maddison avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddison slips a jab from Pacheco.
Maddison is looking for a counter combo.
Maddison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Pacheco.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pacheco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maddison.
Iago Pacheco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddison manages to avoid it.
Pacheco lands with an uppercut that bounces Maddison off the cage and back into range.
Pacheco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pacheco misses with a low kick.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Maddison throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacheco as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Pacheco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Pacheco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maddison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnathan Maddison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maddison shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacheco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacheco wants it to stay on the feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maddison might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maddison blocks the body kick.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Pacheco motions for Maddison to come forward. Pacheco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pacheco. That's going to slow Maddison down.
Pacheco lands a leg kick that knocks Maddison off balance momentarily.
Maddison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacheco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maddison dives in and grabs Pacheco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacheco pushes down on Maddison's head and hops out.
Maddison tries to clinch up but Pacheco circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pacheco tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iago Pacheco 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacheco.
Maddison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pacheco misses with a looping left.
Maddison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pacheco sprawls and moves away.
Maddison tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacheco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Maddison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maddison throws a big counter combination but Pacheco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddison moves away from the strike by Pacheco.
Maddison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maddison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maddison.
Maddison doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco jabs at Maddison's body.
Iago Pacheco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Maddison fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathan Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacheco as he avoids it easily.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Maddison slips under a jab.
As Pacheco looks to move away, Maddison throws a big counter combo but Pacheco just gets out of the way.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddison.
Maddison checks a leg kick.
Maddison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Pacheco cracks a nice hook into Maddison's ribs.
Pacheco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacheco thuds his right hand into Maddison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacheco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Maddison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pacheco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pacheco keeps the fight on the outside.
Maddison shoots in and drives through. Pacheco sprawls well.
Pacheco throws out a counter right but Maddison avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacheco. #T4#
Pacheco connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pacheco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maddison will feel that in the morning.
Pacheco swings for the body but Maddison moves out of range.
Pacheco lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Pacheco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacheco 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Pacheco! |
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Event:
IFC Fight Night-Loco vs Reilly
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maddison sprawls well. Maddison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thatch gets slowly back to his feet.
Maddison tries to counter with a takedown but Thatch is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maddison enables Thatch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maddison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thatch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thatch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maddison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thatch postures up.
Maddison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thatch controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatch wanted to stand there but Maddison had control of the position.
Thatch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Thatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thatch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thatch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maddison avoids it really well and circles away.
Thatch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maddison defends it nicely.
Johnathan Maddison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Thatch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thatch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maddison's waist but Maddison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thatch off to one side.
Maddison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thatch's waist but Thatch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maddison off to one side.
Thatch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maddison as he jumps to the side.
Maddison gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Thatch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thatch.
Maddison trying to control the position but instead, Thatch has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maddison into the cage.#BC2#
Thatch breaks the clinch.
Maddison shoots for a double leg takedown but Thatch sprawls well. He's pushed Maddison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Thatch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maddison!
Thatch looks winded!
Maddison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thatch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Maddison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maddison is working hard here to advance position.
Thatch trying to control but Maddison is having none of it.
Maddison wants to control but Thatch is having none of it.
Maddison's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand 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.
Thatch throws some wild stikes that Maddison manages to avoid easily.
Maddison tries to buck Thatch off but he can't manage it.
Maddison wants to control but Thatch is having none of it.
Maddison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thatch looking to control but Maddison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddison is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Thatch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thatch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Maddison tries for a takedown but Thatch circles away easily#CL2#
and Thatch counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Thatch successfully pulls guard.
Thatch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maddison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thatch working for a triangle but Maddison defends it easily.
Maddison trying to control the position from guard on top but Thatch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Maddison postures up.
Maddison trying to control but Thatch is working from the bottom.
Maddison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maddison forces his way into half guard.
Maddison wants to stand up but Thatch is controlling the position.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Maddison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddison thows a huge punch but Thatch dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Maddison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maddison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thatch!
Maddison trying to control but Thatch is having none of it. #T3#
Maddison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thatch has given up his back here.
Maddison punches the canvas rather than the man.
Thatch is trying to break free.
Thatch is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Maddison looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Thatch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Maddison gets his way!
Thatch avoids the strikes from Maddison. #T4#
Thatch is keeping busy.
Maddison missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Maddison sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Thatch taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnathan Maddison! |
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