Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Maron scores with a head kick. Dean tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maron thuds his right hand into Dean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean stuns Maron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Maron with a jab.
Dean staying out of range there.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Maron looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Dean misses with a hook.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Dean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean lands a body shot.
Maron scores with a nice head shot.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maron momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Maron 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.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maron.
A punch lands to the side of Dean 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Maron throws a hook but Dean blocks it.
Dean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maron 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.
Maron swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Dean thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Dean is looking to wear down Maron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dean thuds his shin into the meat of Maron's side.
Maron throws a head kick that misses.
Maron scores with a jab.#CL#
Dean darts in and clinches Maron up against the cage.
Dean tries to throw a body punch but Maron avoids it by throwing Dean back against the cage.
Maron prevents a body shot from Dean.
Maron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron catches Dean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maron fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean moves away from the strike by Maron.
Dean throws a body kick that misses
and Maron counters with an outside leg kick.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Dean moves away and avoids it.
Dean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maron.#T2#
Dean moves in looking to clinch but Maron pushes him off.
Maron throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean is looking to land body kicks.
Maron throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Maron. That snapped Dean's head back.
Maron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dean's sensitive parts.
Dean throws a head kick but Maron moves out of range.
Maron defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Maron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maron.
Maron misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Dean misses the target.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Randall Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean is looking to chop away at Maron's legs.
Dean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maron is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maron throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Dean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maron manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Maron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean misses with a low kick.
Dean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maron.
Dean throws a push kick but Maron slaps the foot to one side.
Maron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dean but Dean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dean checks a low kick from Maron.
Dean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maron throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Dean throws out a powerful jab.
Dean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Dean drives through and clinches with Maron against the cage.
Maron swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maron's elbow.
Dean stalling against the cage.
Dean wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Dean. #BC2#
Maron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Dean lands.
Maron scores with a decent looking hook.
Dean lands a jab to Maron's midsection.
Maron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean cracks Maron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maron misses with the body kick
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maron. Maron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Maron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dean lunges at Maron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maron's hand.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
Maron lands a right hook to the body.
Dean throws a hook but Maron blocks it.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maron.
Dean lands with a right hand.
Dean scores with the left hand. Maron knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maron tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean lands with a shot to the body.
Maron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dean is out of range and Maron settles back down.
Maron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maron throws a head kick that misses.
Dean avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Dean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maron.#T1#
Maron misses with the body kick#CL#
and Dean moves into the clinch.
Dean presses Maron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maron is breathing heavily.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maron's efforts to push away.
Maron is trying to push Dean away but Dean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean lands a lovely overhand right.
Maron takes one to the side of the head.
Maron throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dean digs a good hook to Maron's body.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Maron's ribs.
Dean lands with a shot to the body.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean connects with a solid leg kick.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Maron's ribs.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dean has knocked Maron down with a huge combo! Dean steps away and waves a wobbly Maron back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Maron is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dean! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Randall Dean!
After winning the bout, Randall Dean thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 98: Deiveredo vs Hopson
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bundy's head.
Maron 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.
Bundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron scores with a three punch combo!
Bundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Maron sprawls well. He's pushed Bundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bundy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Maron sprawls well.
Bundy throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Maron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maron lands a head kick. Bundy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Maron catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Bundy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maron is trying to buck Bundy off.#T1##SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maron has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bundy prevents Maron from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy wants to control but Maron is keeping him busy.
Maron is pushing Bundy's head away, looking to escape. Bundy manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy advances to mount.
Maron wants to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.#SUB#
Bundy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maron turns into him and now he's in Bundy's guard. #SUB#
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Maron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bundy, up you get!
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Maron lands a nice shot to the body.
Maron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maron.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy drops his hands momentarily and Maron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bundy.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron looks for the body kick but Bundy saw that one coming.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Maron as he connects with a hook.
Bundy misses with a hook. Maron ducked under it nicely.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Maron moved out of range.#T4#
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Bundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron fails to land the takedown.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Maron is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maron throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bundy's head.
Maron throws a chopping leg kick but Bundy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Maron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bundy throws out a loose jab but Maron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron scores with the left hand. Bundy knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Bundy misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maron scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Bundy scores with a takedown into Maron's guard.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maron keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bundy has gone for a leg lock! Maron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bundy's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bundy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maron defends well.#T1##SU2#
Maron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Maron misses.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Maron.
Nice shot by Maron.
Maron throws a head kick that Bundy semi-blocks.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Maron misses.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maron tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maron to the ground. Maron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron misses with a straight right.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maron sprawls and moves away.
Bundy checks a low kick from Maron.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing. #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!
Maron throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundy throws out the jab.
Maron misses the jab.
Maron tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy cracks Maron with a good jab.
Maron is looking to land body kicks.
Maron misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back.
Maron blocks a jab.
Bundy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bundy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maron throws a series of strikes that have Bundy backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron works the jab nicely.#T3#
Maron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bundy. That did some damage!
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron avoids the body shot from Bundy.
Maron thuds a left hand into Bundy's body.#TD#
Bundy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bundy prevents Maron from standing back up. #T4##SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maron pushes Bundy off but Bundy dives into side control.
Maron is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bundy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maron is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maron.
Maron connects with a nice looking jab.
Maron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maron doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundy tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.#TD#
Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Maron is keeping the position.
Maron keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bundy has gone for a leg lock! Maron slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bundy's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Maron stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from Maron misses.
A big left from Maron misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bundy misses the target.
Bundy scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Bundy staying out of range there.#TD#
Maron gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2##ES2#
Maron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bundy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maron is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Maron circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron dips to his left and cracks Bundy with an uppercut!
Maron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maron misses with an uppercut.
Maron scores with a nice body kick.
Bundy throws a jab when Maron was well out of range.
Bundy misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maron swinging wildly here.
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Maron.
Bundy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Maron with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Maron there.
Maron misses with a straight right.
Maron closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Bundy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bundy wants to take a breather but Maron manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bundy. #ES2#
Maron wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy misses with a few strikes there.
Maron looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bundy on the side of the head.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maron 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Maron falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kemppainen misses with a low kick.
Maron throws a leg kick but Kemppainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maron throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kemppainen counters with a three punch combo that has Maron backing up. Maron nods at Kemppainen to acknowledge the strikes.
Maron misses with a series of wild punches.
Maron misses with a low kick as Kemppainen jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Maron.
Kemppainen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Maron misses
and Kemppainen counters with a good low kick that Maron was not able to check.
Kemppainen throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kemppainen. #CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
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!
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemppainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Maron swings for the body but Kemppainen moves out of range. #T1#
Maron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemppainen manages to avoid it.
Maron 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.#KD#
Kemppainen lands a big right hand that sends Maron crashing to the mat! Kemppainen stays standing though and waves Maron back to his feet!#CL#
Maron gets tackled into the cage by Kemppainen. Kemppainen maintains the clinch.
Maron is trying to break the clinch but Kemppainen is controlling him.
Kemppainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemppainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kemppainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kemppainen throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Maron swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Kemppainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Maron toppling to the canvas! Maron scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kemppainen finish him?!#ROC#Maron is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemppainen.
No joy there for Kemppainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maron looks to throw the jab but Kemppainen is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kemppainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kemppainen moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kemppainen scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Maron on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kemppainen takes one to the chin there.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Maron throws a right hand that misses
and Kemppainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kemppainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kemppainen lands a nice hook to Maron's body. Maron takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maron looks winded!#KD#
Kemppainen lands a big uppercut and Maron crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maron looks OK. Kemppainen waves Maron back to his feet!
Maron is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemppainen finish him?
Maron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kemppainen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Maron out cold! What a finish! Kemppainen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaos Kemppainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaos Kemppainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 90: Perry vs Carter
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Sticks fails with a takedown attempt.
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Maron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maron has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sticks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sticks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sticks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maron has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sticks is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at NYC Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Maron wants to stand up but Sticks is controlling the position. #SUB#
Sticks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Maron escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Maron!#SU2#
Maron has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
Maron throws a hook but Sticks blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sticks walks into a jab.
Sticks slips under a jab.#TD#
Sticks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Sticks wants to work for an arm triangle but Maron is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maron wants to control but Sticks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Sticks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maron is just riding it out for now. Sticks eventually gives up the hold.
Maron wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
Maron pushes Sticks off looking to stand but Sticks dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Sticks is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Sticks looking for a submission but Maron manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Maron is looking to stand up but Sticks isn't so interested in that idea.
Sticks trying to move into half guard but instead Maron has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Sticks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maron defends well.#SU2#
Maron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Sticks goes for a double leg but Maron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maron continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Maron manages to break the clinch.
Sticks shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sticks under the eye.
Maron attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sticks.
Nice takedown defense from Maron. No joy for Sticks on that attempt.
Fiddle Sticks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Maron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
Sticks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sticks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sticks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura here.
Sticks is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Maron is defending against the submission attempts here by Sticks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maron takes a swing at Sticks's ribcage but misses.
Maron jabs Sticks right on the nose. Sticks blinks but takes it well.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Sticks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sticks somewhat.
Maron throws a leg kick which misses Sticks's front leg but catches the back leg as Sticks tries to avoid it.
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sticks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maron keeping full guard, as Sticks tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sticks prevents Maron from getting back to his feet.
Sticks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sticks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maron has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maron defends it easily.#SU2#
Sticks is working an open guard so Maron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sticks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maron's waist but Maron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sticks off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maron is fending him off so far but Sticks persists. Nope, Maron circles away and we're back to standing.
Sticks takes one to the side of the head.
Sticks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Sticks closes the distance and clinches up with Maron, looking for a takedown. Sticks pushes Maron against the cage but Maron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Maron.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maron lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Fiddle Sticks has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maron throws a series of strikes that have Sticks backpedaling. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maron misses with a few strikes there.
Maron digs a good hook to Sticks's body.
Maron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sticks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sticks shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Maron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maron scores with the left hand. Sticks knows he should have avoided that one.
Maron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sticks.
Maron lands the left hand.
Maron throws out a leg kick but Sticks moves out of range and Maron only half commits.
Sticks shoots for a takedown but Maron saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sticks's head backwards.
Maron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sticks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sticks there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Sticks is rocked!
Maron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sticks.
Sticks closes the distance and clinches up with Maron, looking for a takedown. Sticks pushes Maron against the cage but Maron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sticks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maron defends well and Sticks ends up having to push Maron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maron prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3##BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Sticks shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sticks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maron.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Sticks slips the punch.
Maron 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.
Sticks ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sticks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maron's waist but Maron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sticks off to one side.
Sticks misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sticks circles away quickly and effectively.
Sticks dives in for a single leg takedown but Maron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sticks back to the cage. Maron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maron with the inside leg kick.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Sticks slips the punch.
Sticks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maron defends well and Sticks ends up having to push Maron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Maron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
Sticks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Sticks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
Maron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maron tests Sticks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maron connects with a solid leg kick.
Maron leaves Sticks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sticks or perhaps it was just good defense by Maron, which made it look bad. #TD#
Sticks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Maron explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fiddle Sticks's cut.
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. 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#
A left lands for Maron.
Sticks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Maron.
Sticks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sticks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiddle Sticks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sticks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sticks somewhat.
Maron misses with an uppercut. Sticks saw that one coming.
Maron works Sticks's body with a nice hook.
Maron with a nice cross.
Sticks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Maron cracks Sticks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Sticks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
A punch combination from Maron misses. #TD#
Sticks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maron quickly recovers to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Sticks is looking for a kimura but Maron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sticks to get the leverage. #ES2#
Maron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sticks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sticks seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Maron shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sticks's guard.#SU2#
Sticks is working an open guard so Maron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sticks.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sticks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sticks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sticks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maron connects with a single shot there.
Sticks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sticks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maron lands a jab to the head.
Maron stuffs the takedown attempt from Sticks. Sticks gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Sticks slips under a jab.
Sticks drops his hands momentarily and Maron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Maron as Sticks shoots in.#TD#
Sticks scores with a takedown into Maron's guard.
Sticks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maron is keeping the position for now.
Sticks won't allow Maron to get back to his feet.
Sticks trying to move into half guard but instead Maron has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Sticks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maron trying to control but Sticks is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Maron stands and steps away. Sticks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Sticks shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sticks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maron can pounce on him.
Sticks shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
Sticks tries for a takedown but Maron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maron lands a body shot. #TD#
Sticks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Sticks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sticks has Maron in his guard.#REVB#
Maron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maron chips away with some ground and pound.
Maron is looking to stand up but Sticks won't let him.
Mike Maron has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Sticks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maron defends it easily.#T4##SU2#
Maron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Maron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sticks is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Maron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sticks to his feet.
Sticks moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maron enables Sticks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Maron has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sticks has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fiddle Sticks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sticks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maron is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sticks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sticks backwards. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maron 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1#
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maron lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Maron misses.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron 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.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maron can pounce on him.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hardy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maron was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy slips a jab from Maron.
Maron throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Maron throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maron. That's going to slow Hardy down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Maron.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Maron moved out of range.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maron connects with a body shot.#T1#
Hardy stuns Maron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maron throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy attempts a counter takedown but Maron avoids it well and moves away.
Maron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Maron shakes it off.
Hardy throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy slips a straight right by Maron.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maron tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Maron slips the punch.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Maron throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron blocks a jab.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Maron moved out of range nicely.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Maron rushes Hardy and presses him up against the cage.
Maron working aggressively here.
Maron scores with a hook to the body.
Maron gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maron.
Maron throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Maron lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3##TD#
Hardy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maron's guard.
Maron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hardy dives into side control. #REVB#
Hardy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maron wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maron regains half guard, as Hardy was trying to land strikes.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy stops Maron from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maron is looking to escape.
Maron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardy is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron'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.#R2#
Maron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maron digs a good body shot into Hardy's ribs.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Maron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maron misses with an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Maron appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Maron.
Maron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maron throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Maron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maron misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Hardy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maron keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Maron kicks Hardy off and gets to his feet.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Maron looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Maron tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Maron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Maron moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Maron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maron.
Maron scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Maron tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hardy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maron throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Maron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maron.
Maron wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy lands a jab.
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Maron.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Maron slips the punch.
Maron jabs Hardy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hardy throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range. #T3#
Maron slips under a jab.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maron.
Hardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maron.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maron with a jab.#CL2#
Maron instigates a clinch.
Maron pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Maron manages to break the clinch.
Maron connects with a jab.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Hardy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maron!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Maron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliver Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Maron dodges it nicely.
Hardy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maron defending well though.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy trying to control from half guard but Maron is working away.
Maron moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Maron keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Hardy takes a swing at Maron's ribcage but misses.
Maron tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Maron throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Maron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Maron manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maron.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Maron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Maron lands.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maron to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Maron.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy tries to counter with a takedown but Maron is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy is looking to pass into half guard but Maron pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maron is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Maron stands up and waves to Hardy to follow him.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron misses with a wild combination.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Hardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Maron defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Maron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Maron slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Maron rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maron lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maron as Hardy tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.#T3#
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maron.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy slips a jab from Maron.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maron! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Maron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy stuns Maron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maron thuds a left hand into Hardy's body.
Maron throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.
Maron avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Maron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Maron throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Maron tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Maron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Oliver Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Hardy tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maron lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maron 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
A very excited looking Mike Maron rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Draconis drives through with a takedown into Maron's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Draconis throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Maron pushes Draconis off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maron enables Draconis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maron manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Maron pushes Draconis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Draconis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draconis attempts a counter takedown but Maron avoids it well and moves away.
Maron misses with a hook.
Draconis slips a jab from Maron.#TD#
Draconis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maron to the mat! Maron manages to get full guard.
Maron is wriggling around but Draconis manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Maron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draconis. #SUB#
Draconis is working for a submission of some sort.
Draconis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Draconis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Draconis prevents Maron from standing back up.
Maron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draconis wants to pass to mount but Maron is defending the position.
Draconis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Draconis is keen to just control but Maron is a slippery customer.#T2#
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.
Maron pushes Draconis off looking to stand but Draconis dives back in and keeps control.
Draconis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maron looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maron tries to clinch there but Draconis circles away.
Draconis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maron sizes up Draconis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draconis swats away the attempt to clinch by Maron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maron. Draconis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draconis blocks a jab.
Draconis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maron but Maron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Maron.#T3#
Draconis ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron slips a straight right by Draconis.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Draconis under the eye.#TD#
Draconis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maron to the mat! Maron manages to get full guard.
Draconis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draconis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Maron uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Draconis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maron on his heels. He'll look to pass Maron's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Maron scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron throws out a loose jab but Draconis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draconis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maron looks to land a left hand but Draconis moved out of range nicely.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Draconis.
Draconis moves out of range of the strikes.
Maron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Maron.#TD#
Draconis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Draconis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maron slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Draconis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maron throws a leg kick #TD#
and Draconis counters with a shoot takedown. Maron fights it but they end up in guard.
Maron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Draconis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Draconis won't allow Maron to get back to his feet.
Draconis is in close to Maron's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maron has momentary wrist control but Draconis slips an elbow through the middle.
Draconis throws an elbow that misses. Maron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Draconis's guard. Nice move by Maron!#REVB#
Maron won't allow Draconis to sweep him here.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draconis keeping moving, preventing Maron from controlling successfully.
Maron wants to stand but Draconis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Draconis has control of Maron's left arm, preventing Maron from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Maron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Draconis trying to control the position. #SUB#
Maron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draconis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maron has managed to get both his arms back between Draconis's legs - danger averted.
Draconis is controlling Maron's posture.
Draconis is trying to keep Maron in close. #SU2#
Maron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron stuffs the takedown.
Maron throws out a counter right but Draconis avoids it with no problem.
Draconis lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Draconis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maron to the ground. Draconis is now in Maron's guard.
Maron pulls Draconis in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Draconis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maron swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Maron has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Draconis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maron lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draconis is trying to pull guard but Maron has him pressed against the cage.
Draconis is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Draconis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draconis tries a body shot but Maron blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maron.
Maron misses with the head strike.
Maron blocks a body shot from Draconis.
Maron lands with a light punch inside. #T3##BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron lands an overhand right.
Draconis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.#TD#
Draconis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Draconis is looking for a kimura here.
Draconis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Draconis'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.#T4#
Maron is looking to escape.
Draconis content to control rather than advance. #ES2#
Maron has one foot on Draconis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draconis goes for a double leg but Maron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maron continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Draconis avoiding damage as Maron throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maron misses with a body shot.
Draconis misses with a looping right.
Draconis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maron defends well and Draconis ends up having to push Maron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maron misses with a punch to the body.
Draconis is working for takedown but Maron is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draconis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Draconis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Draconis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron is not content to let Draconis control the position.
Draconis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Draconis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Draconis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maron is looking for a sweep. Draconis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maron pushes Draconis off looking to stand but Draconis dives back in and keeps control.
Draconis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Draconis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maron regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Draconis.
Draconis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Draconis throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draconis advances position into side control!
Maron seems a little lost for a moment, as Draconis dominates the positioning.
Maron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Draconis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maron is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Maron taking punishment in the form of punches.
Draconis working the ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Draconis cracks Maron with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Draconis scoring with punches from side control.
Draconis working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Draconis!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Draconis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF Fight Night 38
Date: Aug 21, 2024

#R1#
Maron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maron. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Maron 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.
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maron throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maron thows a leg kick but Ferguson checks it
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maron scores with a hook.
Maron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Maron.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron lands a head shot.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maron.
Maron swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target. #T1#
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Maron finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Maron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Maron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Maron.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maron throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Maron toppling to the canvas! Maron scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!#CUT#The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maron blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Maron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Maron digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.#T2#
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Maron misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maron to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Maron cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Maron moves out of range.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Maron both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.#T3#
Maron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
As Ferguson backs off Maron throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Maron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#Mike Maron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maron misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niall Ferguson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niall Ferguson made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiely scores with a decent looking hook.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiely with the counter takedown but Maron avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kiely closes the distance and pushes Maron back into the cage.
Kiely looking for a takedown.
Maron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kiely is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiely throws a punch but it's blocked by Maron.
Kiely keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maron's efforts to push away.
Kiely misses with a punch on the inside.
Maron wants to break free but Kiely has control. #BC#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maron lands with a kick to the temple. Kiely shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maron lands a head shot.
Kiely cracks Maron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maron misses with an uppercut.
Maron throws a hook but Kiely avoids it easily.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Kiely moves away and avoids it.
Maron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiely lands a nice shot that snaps Maron's head back.
Maron tries to bum rush Kiely with a series of wild strikes but Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiely.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maron defends it well.
Kiely misses with a straight right.
Kiely misses the jab.
Maron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kiely has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Kiely - just one landing.
Kiely waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maron.
It looked like Maron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Kiely closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maron quickly recovers to half guard.
Kiely controlling the action here. #SUB#
Maron actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for a kimura but Maron is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Maron is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiely. #T2#
Maron looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Maron is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.
Kiely is keen to just control but Maron is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kiely keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kiely frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiely controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Maron's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Maron is looking to improve his position but Kiely isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Kiely is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maron has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maron!
Maron trying to control but Kiely is working from the bottom.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harrison Kiely 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#
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Maron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiely looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiely lands with a straight right. Maron didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kiely throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Kiely wants to clinch.
Kiely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiely moves out of range of the body kick from Maron.
Maron works the jab nicely.
Kiely moves out of range as Maron throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Maron scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Kiely misses the target.
Kiely walks into a stiff left hand from Maron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiely.
A telegraphed right hand from Maron misses the target.
Maron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##TD2#
Kiely shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Maron kicks off Kiely and gets to his feet.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Maron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maron.
A jab from Maron misses.
Maron takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiely blocks a jab.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiely defending well as Maron loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron looks to land a right hand but Kiely moved out of range.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Maron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maron lands a nice looking body shot.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Maron throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Kiely counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kiely.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Maron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Maron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kiely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maron after a bit of a struggle.
Kiely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiely wants a takedown but no success here.
Kiely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maron or not.
Maron wants to break free but Kiely has control.
Kiely softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiely is trying to maintain a safe position but Maron gets an underhook and turns Kiely into the cage.#BC#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Maron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maron lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiely's head.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiely lands with an uppercut that bounces Maron off the cage and back into range.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
A swing and a miss from Kiely.
Maron misses with a straight right. #T3#
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Kiely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron slips under a jab from Kiely.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Kiely does it's job there.
Kiely fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Mike Maron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harrison Kiely.
Kiely loads up on a big right hand but Maron slips the punch.
Maron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiely.
Maron scores with a one two! Kiely had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kiely ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron throws the kick towards the body but Kiely avoids it.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Maron lands a jab to Kiely's midsection.
Kiely avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiely has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiely manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kiely throws out a loose jab but Maron uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kiely gets a double leg takedown into Maron's guard.
Kiely trying to control but Maron is working from the bottom.
Kiely is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiely wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maron keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Kiely has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Mike Maron 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#
Kiely throws a good cross that connects.
Kiely lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Maron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kiely avoids the body shot from Maron.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiely cracks Maron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maron moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
Maron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiely scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiely was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Maron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiely.
Maron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kiely 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.
Kiely has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiely there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maron dips to his left and cracks Kiely with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron misses with a wild combination.
Maron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiely.
A jab from Kiely misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiely misses the target.
Maron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kiely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiely misses with a straight right.
Mike Maron is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kiely throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Maron takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Kiely closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Maron sneaks out the side door and pushes Kiely away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kiely stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.
Maron lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Kiely drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maron defends it well.
A nice leg kick from Maron, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiely misses the target.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiely doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiely's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiely obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Kiely was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiely looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maron misses with a straight left.
Maron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiely.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiely finds it's way round the side to connect with Maron's head.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiely scores with a sloppy right hand. Maron should have avoided that one.
Maron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiely catches Maron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Maron moves forwards but Kiely connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiely moves away from the strike by Maron.
Kiely throws a hook but Maron blocks it.
Maron misses with a looping right.
Kiely shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Maron connects with a leg kick.
Maron slips a straight right by Kiely.#TD2#
Kiely scores with a takedown into Maron's guard.
Kiely looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kiely wants to control from the top but Maron keeps moving. #T3#
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Maron is retaining full guard.
Kiely showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kiely trying to control but Maron is working from the bottom.
Kiely passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiely tries to move to full mount but Maron actually manages to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maron won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely stops Maron from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura but Maron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiely to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kiely is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiely is just content to waste time from the top position. Maron takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Maron is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harrison Kiely.
I think Kiely 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harrison Kiely!
A relieved looking Harrison Kiely 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: NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Maron misses with a series of wild punches.
Anito throws a right hand that Maron ducks under and follows up with a left that Maron also avoids with ease.
Maron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maron blocks a head kick by Anito.
Anito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anito takes one to the chin there.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Anito.
Maron throws a hook but Anito avoids it easily.
A jab from Anito finds it's way through Maron's defenses.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Anito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maron eats them both and turns towards Anito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Maron there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anito throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anito tries to bum rush Maron with a series of wild strikes but Maron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maron misses with a straight left.
Maron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anito throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Anito misses the target.
A jab from Anito misses.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anito moves away from the strike by Maron.
Anito throws a head kick but Maron moves out of range.
Anito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maron throws a nice looking combination but Anito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maron slips a straight right by Anito.
Anito lunges at Maron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maron's hand.
Anito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Anito misses with a head kick.
Anito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anito looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
Anito misses with a low kick.
Maron misses the jab.
Anito motions for Maron to come forward. Anito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Maron looks to land a left hand but Anito moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron lands with a straight right. Anito didn't see that one coming.
Anito misses with a head kick.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anito throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Anito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron misses with a hook.
Maron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron misses the shot to the body.
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron lands a jab to the head.
Anito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maron misses the shot to the body.
Anito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maron.
Maron throws a head kick that half lands.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Anito throws a fast counter high kick but Maron manages to duck under it in time.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Anito slips the punch.
It seemed like Anito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maron thumps Anito with a low kick.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Maron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anito throws the left hand but Maron avoids the punch easily.
Maron avoids the head kick by Anito.
Anito lands with an overhand left.
Maron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Maron lands a leg kick that knocks Anito off balance momentarily.
Maron avoids the body shot from Anito.
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Anito feints a jab promting Maron to slip. Anito then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maron looks to land a left hand but Anito moved out of range nicely.
Maron defending well as Anito loads up on a big left hand.
Anito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Anito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anito.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maron.
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!
Anito takes a swing at Maron's ribcage but misses.
Maron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maron slips a straight right by Anito.#T4#
Maron avoids the body shot from Anito.
Maron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anito moves away.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Maron throws a quick counter head kick but Anito was just out of range.
Anito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anito dodges the punch combination from Maron.
Maron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anito moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anito. Maron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maron staying out of range there.
Anito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anito! But no joy.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anito takes a swing at Maron's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Anito is just out of range.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Anito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Animo Anito 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#
A big left from Maron misses.
Maron scores with a spinning back kick!
Anito throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Maron is winning the standup battle so far.
Maron misses with a body kick.
Anito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maron looks to throw the jab but Anito is out of range.
Anito throws a counter combo.
Anito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anito scores with a three punch combo!
Anito swinging wildly here.
Maron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anito manages to avoid it.
Maron throws a series of punches but Anito avoids them all with ease.
Anito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
Maron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anito misses with a two punch combination.
Maron shoots in for a takedown but Anito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Animo Anito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anito tries to score with a low kick but Maron moves his leg out of the way.
Maron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Anito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maron.
Anito swinging wildly here.
Anito fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Anito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anito throws the left hand but Maron avoids the punch easily.
Maron lands a right hook to the body.
Anito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maron.
Maron wants to land a leg kick but Anito is out of range.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Maron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anito throws a series of punches but Maron moves out of range.
Maron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Anito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.#T2#
Anito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maron. That did some damage!
Maron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maron checks a leg kick nicely.
Anito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maron throws out the jab.
Anito throws a shot from downtown. Maron moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Anito catches Maron right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Anito throws a head kick that misses.
Anito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maron manages to avoid it.
Maron takes a swing at Anito's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Anito does no damage.
Anito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anito.
Anito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maron throws out the jab.
Anito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maron connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target.
Anito only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maron lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maron misses with a double jab.
Maron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maron thuds a left hand into Anito's body.
Maron tries to land a leg kick but Anito saw it coming and moves away.
Anito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Anito.
Maron connects with a crisp jab.
Anito throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anito is looking to score with low kicks.
Anito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maron has his takedown stuffed
and Anito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maron.
Maron misses with a hook to the body
and Anito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anito connects with a single shot there.#T4#
A big right from Maron misses.
Anito throws the left hand but Maron avoids the punch easily.
Maron takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anito throws a head kick but Maron moves out of range.
Anito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Anito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Anito throws a sloppy head kick and Maron moves out of range easily.
Maron swings for the body but Anito moves out of range.
Maron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron looks to throw the jab but Anito is out of range.
A big left from Anito misses.
Anito throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Anito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maron.
Anito throws a hard body shot but it just 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 Mike Maron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Anito misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Maron throws a body kick that misses.
Anito staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Anito misses its intended target.
Maron throws a body punch but Anito moves out of range.
Maron throws a poor cross that misses
and Anito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anito misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Maron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anito.
Anito connects with a high kick.
A leg kick checked by Anito.
Anito tries to bum rush Maron with a series of wild strikes but Maron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anito misses with a straight left.
Maron avoids the head kick by Anito.
Maron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anito moves away.
Maron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maron scores with a punch to the head.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Anito.
Maron throws a right hand that Anito ducks under and follows up with a left that Anito also avoids with ease.
Maron backing away here, and Anito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anito misses the shot to the body.
Anito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anito is looking for the big counter here.
Maron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anito.
Maron looks to land a right hand but Anito moved out of range.
Anito misses with a two punch combination.
Maron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Maron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito walks into a straight right hand from Maron.
Anito misses with a head kick.
Anito misses with a straight right.
Maron lands with a nice combination. Anito backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anito throws a jab when Maron was well out of range.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maron misses with a lunging right hand
letting Anito counter with a right hand. #T2#
Maron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maron throws a hook but Anito blocks it.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anito.
Anito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Anito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maron throws a leg kick which misses Anito's front leg but catches the back leg as Anito tries to avoid it.
Anito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Anito's head but Anito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anito moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Anito defending well as Maron loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Anito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anito misses with a wild body shot.
Maron looks to land a left hand but Anito moved out of range nicely.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Anito ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Maron just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Maron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anito manages to avoid it.
Maron with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Anito.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Anito is just out of range.
Anito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Anito does no damage.
Maron tries to score with a low kick but Anito moves his leg out of the way.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anito.
Maron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anito.
Maron misses with a low kick.
Anito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maron's hands.
Anito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Maron.
Anito flicks out a counter leg kick but Maron steps away.
Maron swinging wildly here. #T4#
Anito throws a jab when Maron was well out of range.
Anito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maron fails to land the takedown.
Anito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anito misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Anito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maron moves out of range as Anito strikes.
Maron misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron throws a right and a left that Anito avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Maron scores with a four punch combination!
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Anito unleashes a big counter combination but Maron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anito was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Anito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maron misses with the combination.

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 Mike Maron.
Well Maron 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF Fight Night 31
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Maron. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Maron works over Bundy's head and body with a nice combination.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been hearing reports that Bundy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maron punishes Bundy's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Maron tenderised Bundy's leg. Bundy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Maron swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Maron misses with an uppercut.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Bundy dives in and grabs Maron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maron pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron jabs Bundy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maron swivels and escapes.
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maron connects with a body shot that sends Bundy's belly button to the back.#T1#
Maron sizes up Bundy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maron lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Jab from Maron.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maron.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maron swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Maron clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Maron.
Bundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron throws a nice looking combination but Bundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bundy rather than just go for the knockout.
Bundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maron's waist but Maron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundy off to one side.
A nice combination there by Maron.
Maron misses with a two punch combination.
Bundy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Bundy dives in for a single leg takedown but Maron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maron tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Bundy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Bundy gets a double leg takedown into Maron's guard.

Maron manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bundy is working for takedown but Maron is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Maron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Maron kicks Bundy off and gets to his feet.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bundy under the eye.
Bundy walks into a left hand.
Maron jabs at Bundy's body.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Maron gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage. #T3#
Maron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bundy backwards. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bundy back to the cage. Maron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maron lands a slapping body shot.
Bundy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maron cracks a nice hook into Bundy's ribs.
Maron punishes Bundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Maron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Bundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maron as he jumps to the side.
Maron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maron throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Bundy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.#TD#
Bundy shoots in and bounces Maron off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Maron is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bundy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Maron throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Maron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maron tries to land knees in the clinch but Bundy avoids the damage to the body.
Maron working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
Maron wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy dives in for a single leg takedown but Maron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Maron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron 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#
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maron pinned against the cage. Maron gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maron misses with a few strikes there.
Maron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bundy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maron punishes Bundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Maron stuns Bundy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bundy in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maron works over Bundy's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bundy momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maron fails to land with a series of punches.
Bundy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A cross from Maron lands.
Maron tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maron sizes up Bundy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maron!
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mike Maron has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Maron tries to kick Bundy off but Bundy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Maron kicks off Bundy and gets to his feet.
Maron leaves Bundy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Maron closes the distance and clinches.
Bundy tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Maron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bundy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bundy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maron.
A shot to the liver by Maron. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Bundy gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bundy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maron has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bundy but great work by Maron.
Bundy is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Maron stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maron throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Bundy looks for a takedown but Maron sprawls well.
Bundy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maron to score with a decent uppercut.
Maron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bundy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
Maron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Maron as Bundy shoots in.
Maron lands a front kick.
Maron lands a jab to the nose.
Maron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maron scores with a jab to the body.
Maron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron lands a leg kick that knocks Bundy off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bundy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maron connects with a nice looking jab.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Maron.#T4#
Maron throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bundy dives in for a single leg takedown but Maron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maron looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
Maron connects with a single shot there.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maron catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Maron as he connects with a hook.
Maron stuns Bundy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Maron fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bundy to the ground. Maron is now in Bundy's guard.#SU2#
Maron stands and steps away. Bundy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Maron misses with a hook. Bundy ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Maron.
Maron stalks Bundy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bundy's face. Bundy staggers backwards, shaken.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Maron shows good takedown defense.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maron throws a shot to the body.
Maron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maron shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bundy eats them both and turns towards Maron to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Maron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron jabs Bundy right on the nose. Bundy blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Maron lands with a good body shot.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bundy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Maron works the jab nicely.
Bundy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Maron bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Bundy gets a double leg takedown into Maron's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Maron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Bundy looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Bundy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maron jabs at Bundy's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Maron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Maron.
Maron connects with a crisp jab.
Bundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maron just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy shoots in looking for a takedown but Maron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bundy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maron jabs Bundy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maron - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Nice body punch from Maron.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bundy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maron - the referee stops the clock and Bundy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maron. Bundy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bundy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Bundy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maron. Maron obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Maron moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundy takes a shot to the head.
Maron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Maron lands with a right to the head.
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!
Maron lands with a right to the head.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Bundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Bundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Maron, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Maron against the cage but Maron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maron scores with a one two! Bundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Maron, which made it look bad.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maron tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron lands with a cross.
Maron scores with a one two! Bundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maron.
Al Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maron 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 Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
After the fight, Mike Maron was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Maron.
Maron slips a straight right by The Machine.
Maron throws an off balance right hand
and The Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Maron throws a hook but The Machine avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Maron. Beautiful body shot.
The Machine connects with a looping right hand.
The Machine scores with a jab to the head.
Maron throws a lazy right hand but The Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maron swings for the body but The Machine moves out of range.
The Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from The Machine finds it's way through Maron's defenses.
Maron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Machine.
The Machine takes a swing at Maron's ribcage but misses.
Maron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from The Machine.
Maron takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maron gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maron tries to throw a body punch but The Machine avoids it by throwing Maron back against the cage.
Maron misses with the head strike. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maron.
The Machine misses with some punches.
The Machine misses with the head strike.
Maron swings wildly with an uppercut but The Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron digs a right hand underneath The Machine's ribcage. The Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from The Machine on the inside.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maron fails to land.
The Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maron working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from The Machine.
The Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maron or not.
I was talking to The Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maron tries to break the clinch but The Machine is controlling the position.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Maron controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from The Machine fails to land.
Maron blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maron punishes The Machine's body with a nice straight punch.
Maron avoids the body shot from The Machine.
The Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maron moves away.
The Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Maron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from The Machine. No joy for Maron on that attempt.
Maron avoids the body shot from The Machine.
Maron misses with a looping right.
Maron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Machine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maron doesn't seem bothered though.
Maron throws a shot to the body. #CL#
The Machine rushes Maron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Maron controls the action.
Maron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Machine is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Maron. #CUT2#It looks like Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maron.#BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
Maron lands the left hand.
The Machine throws a lazy right hand but Maron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maron lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maron slips under a jab.
Maron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maron there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
The Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
The Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maron slips a straight right by The Machine.
The Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
The Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Maron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maron throws a body kick that misses
and The Machine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maron shoots in for a takedown but The Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but The Machine slips the punch.
The Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from The Machine.
Maron throws a lazy right hand but The Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Machine.
Maron lands a body shot.
Maron lands a body shot.
A big left from Maron misses.
Maron with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maron. The Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maron cracks a nice hook into The Machine's ribs.
Maron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Maron digs a good hook to The Machine's body.
Maron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Machine. #CL2#
Maron has The Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
The Machine is working Maron over against the cage.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron missing with a left hand there. The Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron moves away from the strike by The Machine.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Maron circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maron works The Machine's body with a nice hook.
Maron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Machine tries to clinch up but Maron circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Maron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Machine rather than just go for the knockout.
Maron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Machine throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Maron misses.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Machine.#CL#
The Machine closes the distance and pushes Maron back into the cage.
Maron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Machine's elbow.
A short right from The Machine on the inside. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron misses with a takedown attempt
and The Machine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Machine throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Nice shot by The Machine.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Maron lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maron misses with a straight left.
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!
Maron misses with a lunging right hand
and Maron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Machine misses with a wild body shot.
The Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Machine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Machine.#T1#
The Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Machine moves away from the strike by Maron.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Maron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron scores with a nice body kick.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Machine. Maron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maron connects with a body shot that sends The Machine's belly button to the back.
The Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from The Machine misses.
The Machine throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Machine.
The Machine throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
The Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maron.
Maron scores with the left hand. The Machine knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Machine checks a leg kick nicely.
The Machine tries to clinch there but Maron circles away.
Maron throws out a counter right but The Machine avoids it with no problem.
Maron slips under a jab from The Machine.
Maron throws out a counter right but The Machine avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
The Machine defending well as Maron loads up on a big left hand.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Machine on the side of the head.
The Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maron lands with a cross.
Maron scores with a jab to the head.
The Machine swinging wildly here.
The Machine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Maron.
Maron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Machine at a distance.
The Machine misses with a body shot.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Machine's head.
The Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Machine tries to clinch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron misses with a hook. The Machine ducked under it nicely.
Maron slips a straight right by The Machine.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from The Machine misses the target.#T3#
Maron throws a leg kick that misses.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Machine on the side of the head.
The Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Machine slips under a jab.
Maron missing with a left hand there. The Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Maron's shoulder, as Maron tries to avoid the shot.
Maron throws out a counter right but The Machine avoids it with no problem.
Maron throws a lazy right hand but The Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Machine throwing a counter right hand but Maron manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from The Machine misses its intended target.
Good shot there by The Machine.#CL2#
Maron clinches up with The Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Maron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maron backwards.
Maron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Maron has a couple of punches blocked by The Machine.
The Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Maron.
Maron lands a left hand.
Mike Maron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maron. #T4#
Maron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Machines head. #ROC2#The Machine is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Machine takes a shot to the head.
Oh The Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maron tests The Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine keeps control of Maron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Machine throws a right hand that Maron ducks under and follows up with a left that Maron also avoids with ease.
The Machine avoids the body shot from Maron.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Machine missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Maron moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron throws a body kick that misses.
Maron misses with a body kick.
The Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maron throws a body punch but The Machine moves out of range.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Machine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Machine misses with a double jab.
Maron drops his hands momentarily and The Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Machine misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing.
The Machine scores with a hook to the body. Maron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Machine walks into a straight right hand from Maron.
Maron throws a right hand that misses
and The Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maron avoids the body shot from The Machine.
Maron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Machine scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from The Machine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Machine, as that shot connected.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Machine fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
The Machine throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Machine misses with a body shot.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron scores with a jab. The Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
The Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maron.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Maron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Machine lands a body shot.
Maron takes a swing at The Machine's ribcage but misses.
The Machine moves out of range as Maron strikes.
The Machine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maron backs up against the cage.
Maron misses with a looping left.
Maron connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron lands a nice hook to The Machine's body. The Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Machine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from The Machine.#T2#
The Machine throws a shot from downtown. Maron moves away and avoids it.
Maron misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Maron.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Machine.
Maron throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Machine under the eye.
Maron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Machine misses with the combination.
The Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maron.
The Machine ducks right into an uppercut from Maron.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. The Machine moves away and avoids it.
Maron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Machine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maron! But no joy.
Maron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Machine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Machine throws the left hand but Maron avoids the punch easily.
Maron takes one on the button.
The Machine looks to land a left hand but Maron moved out of range nicely.
The Machine slips a straight right by Maron.#T3#
Maron lands a head shot.
Maron lands a slapping body shot.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by The Machine.
The Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maron drives through and clinches with The Machine against the cage.
Maron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Machine blocking some punches.
Maron is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from The Machine fails to land.
The Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Maron.
The Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Maron misses with a body punch.
The Machine misses with some punches.
The Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine misses with the head strike.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maron.
Maron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Maron misses.
Nice cross by The Machine.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maron works The Machine's body with a nice hook.
The Machine tries to clinch up.
Maron throws a body punch but The Machine moves out of range.
Maron misses with an uppercut. The Machine saw that one coming.#CL2#
Maron moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
The Machine blocking some punches.
The Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Maron.
Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Machine.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Maron.
Well Maron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Halme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halme is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halme connects with a solid leg kick.
Maron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
Maron thuds his right hand into Halme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Halme.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Halme misses.
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
Maron misses with the combination.
As Maron looks to move away, Halme throws a big counter combo but Maron just gets out of the way.
Maron lands a jab to Halme's midsection.
We've been informed that Maron 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.
Maron shoots in looking for a takedown. Halme tries to sprawl out of it but Maron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Maron clinches up with Halme and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maron. #TD2#
Maron pulls guard. #ES2#
Maron pushes Halme off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halme blocks a jab.
Halme tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halme scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Halme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Maron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halme sprawls well. Halme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme slips under a jab.
Maron misses with a hook.
Halme throws a leg kick but Maron sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Maron scores with a jab to the body.
Maron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halme avoids it really well and circles away.
Halme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Maron.
A jab lands there for Maron.
Maron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Halme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halme throws the kick towards the body but Maron avoids it.
Halme tries to land a leg kick but Maron saw it coming and moves away.
Halme slips under a jab from Maron.
Halme is looking for a counter combo.
Halme misses with a body kick.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maron misses with a body kick.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halme defends it nicely.#T3#
Halme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Maron throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maron lands a lovely overhand right.
Maron scores with a spinning back kick!
Halme throws a low kick, looking for Maron's leg but Maron calmly moves out of range.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halme sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maron pushes Halme up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron throws a hook but Halme avoids it easily.
Halme stuffs the takedown attempt from Maron. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron catches Halme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maron lands a head kick. Halme smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Maron shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Maron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halme.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Halme is just out of range.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halme is looking to land body kicks.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron avoids the head kick by Halme.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maron circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Halme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halme throws a wild body kick that Maron sees coming a mile off.
Maron throws a nice looking combination but Halme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halme as he avoids it easily.
Halme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maron works Halme's body with a nice hook.
Maron scores with a nice head shot.
Maron lands a jab to the head.
Halme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maron's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Maron.
A swing and a miss from Halme.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
Maron throws a right hand that misses
and Halme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halme blocks a jab.
Maron lands with a nice body punch.
Halme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halme misses with a head kick.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halme looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
A nice side step and Maron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maron throws a jab when Halme was well out of range.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Tony Halme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Maron.
Maron lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halme doesn't seem bothered though.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maron just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHalme.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Halme avoids the body shot from Maron.
Halme throws a body shot but no joy.
Halme misses with a head kick.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halme lands a shoulder strike.
Halme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maron avoids it.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maron lands with a left to the head.
Halme looking to slow down the pace here.
Maron scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short right from Maron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Maron - that landed with a thud.
Maron lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maron closes the distance and clinches.
Maron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halme or not.
Maron pushes off an throws an elbow but Halme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maron throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron clobbers Halme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halme tries to land a leg kick but Maron saw it coming and moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maron stuns Halme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron scores with a push kick.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Halme.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halme's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maron!
Maron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron connects with a body shot.
Halme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Halme.
Maron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halme circles away.
It looked like Halme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Maron catches Halme right on the button with a cross.
Halme throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Halme throws a series of punches but Maron avoids them all with ease.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Maron clinches with his opponent.
Halme pushes off an throws an elbow but Maron leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Maron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing. #CL2#
Maron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halme misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Halme moves away and avoids it.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
That's time! Halme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halme staying out of range there.
Halme appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halme avoids a kick to the body.
Halme throwing a counter right hand but Maron manages to avoid it.
Halme throws a right hand that Maron ducks under and follows up with a left that Maron also avoids with ease.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halme defends it nicely.
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron fakes the leg kick and cracks Halme in the body.
Maron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halme walks into a stiff left hand from Maron.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.
Halme will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Maron feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Maron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maron wants to control from the top but Halme keeps moving.
Maron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halme throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #ES#
Halme pushes Maron off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Maron moves into range and clinches up with Halme.
Halme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maron is defending well for now.
Maron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike Maron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maron pushes Halme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halme backwards.
Maron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Halme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Halme is rocked!
Halme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Halme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halme seems to have got his legs back now.
A right-left combo lands from Halme.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maron circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Maron.
Maron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halme ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Halme lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Maron blocks the leg kick.
Halme tries to bum rush Maron with a series of wild strikes but Maron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Halme off the cage and back into range.
Halme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maron throws a hook but Halme blocks it.
Maron tests Halme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Maron. #T3#
Halme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maron.
Maron throws a shot to the body.
Halme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maron scores with a hook.
Halme moves out of range as Maron strikes.#CL2#
Halme gets tackled into the cage by Maron. Maron maintains the clinch.
Maron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halme.
Maron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halme.
Maron lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halme scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Maron lands a nice hook to Halme's body. Halme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maron jabs at Halme's body.
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron dives in for a single leg takedown but Halme sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Maron.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing.
Halme moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Maron moves out of range easily.
Halme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron shoots in but Halme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tony Halme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maron 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron 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.
Tony Halme spoke after the fight, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bjorkman cracks Maron with an open hand slap.
Maron slips under a jab from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maron misses with a straight left.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman stuffs the takedown attempt from Maron. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bjorkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Maron misses the target.
Bjorkman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maron fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Bjorkman misses.
Maron misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Maron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maron.
Bjorkman swings for the body but Maron moves out of range.
A combination from Bjorkman does no damage.
Bjorkman moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Maron misses with a double jab.
Bjorkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daniel Bjorkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bjorkman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Maron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Maron.
Bjorkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Maron moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maron connects with a right hand. Bjorkman shakes it off.
A big right from Maron misses.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorkman looks to land a combination but Maron avoids it well.
Bjorkman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maron.
A left lands for Bjorkman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bjorkman.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjorkman.
Maron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maron avoids the body shot from Bjorkman.
Maron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Bjorkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bjorkman has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bjorkman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maron shoots in looking for a takedown. Bjorkman tries to sprawl out of it but Maron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bjorkman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorkman is looking for the big counter here.
Bjorkman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Bjorkman finds it's target.
Bjorkman misses the shot to the body.
Bjorkman scores with a nice strike.
Maron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maron wants to clinch up but Bjorkman keeps it at a distance.
Maron throws an off balance right hand
and Bjorkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjorkman throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Bjorkman.
Maron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bjorkman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Maron darts in and clinches Bjorkman up against the cage.
Bjorkman lands with a right to the head.
Bjorkman misses with a punch to the body.
Maron blocking some punches. #T3#
Maron has had enough of the clinch but Bjorkman keeps him there for the moment.
Maron is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjorkman has double underhooks.
Bjorkman lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjorkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maron throws out the jab.
Maron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjorkman. That did some damage!
Bjorkman scores with a hook.
Bjorkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Maron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maron lands the left hand.
Bjorkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bjorkman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Bjorkman slips the punch.
Bjorkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
Maron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjorkman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bjorkman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Maron misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjorkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjorkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maron swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Maron misses with a low kick.
Bjorkman misses with a looping left.
Maron lands a jab.
A lazy left from Bjorkman finds it's target.
Maron lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target.
Bjorkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maron moves out of range as Bjorkman strikes.
Maron misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Maron moves out of range as Bjorkman strikes.
Maron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorkman stalks Maron and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maron's face. Maron staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#Mike Maron's cut is getting worse.
Maron dives in for a single leg takedown but Bjorkman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjorkman throws the left hand but Maron avoids the punch easily.
Bjorkman tries to close the distance and clinch but Maron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maron looks to land a combination. Bjorkman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bjorkman cracks a nice hook into Maron's ribs.
Bjorkman misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bjorkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bjorkman misses the jab.
Maron fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Bjorkman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maron throws an overhand right that lands on Bjorkman's shoulder, as Bjorkman tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maron. Bjorkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Bjorkman does no damage.
Daniel Bjorkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Bjorkman misses its intended target.
Maron sizes up Bjorkman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maron takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Bjorkman moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron needs to keep his hands up - Bjorkman had a free shot at his head there.
Maron misses with a looping right.
Maron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjorkman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron misses with a straight left.
Bjorkman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maron defending well as Bjorkman loads up on a big left hand.
Maron dives in and grabs Bjorkman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bjorkman pushes down on Maron's head and hops out.
Maron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Maron or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjorkman, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Maron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maron misses with a hook. Bjorkman ducked under it nicely.
Bjorkman with a hook.
Maron shoots in but no luck this time.
Bjorkman slips a jab from Maron.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bjorkman! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjorkman misses the target.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Bjorkman moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Bjorkman. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bjorkman as Maron shoots in.
Bjorkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjorkman throws a shot from downtown. Maron moves away and avoids it.
Bjorkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bjorkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maron connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjorkman. Bjorkman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maron misses with an uppercut. Bjorkman saw that one coming.
A jab from Bjorkman misses.
No luck for Maron with that takedown attempt.
Bjorkman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Mike Maron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjorkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Bjorkman throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Bjorkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maron misses the shot to the body.
Bjorkman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maron.
Bjorkman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Jeez, Mike Maron's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maron misses with a head kick.
Maron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maron swings for the body but Bjorkman moves out of range.
Maron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bjorkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron throws a series of punches but Bjorkman moves out of range.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Bjorkman.
Maron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bjorkman misses with a hook. Maron ducked under it nicely.
Bjorkman misses the shot to the body.
Bjorkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron fails with the takedown
and Bjorkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjorkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bjorkman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bjorkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Maron misses.
Bjorkman throws out a powerful jab.
Maron looks to land a right hand but Bjorkman moved out of range.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjorkman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjorkman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maron slips under a jab.
Maron on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Bjorkman!

Event: SCF 1: Rhodes vs. Maron
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Maron. That snapped Rhodes's head back.
Rhodes with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maron has time to react.
Maron tests Rhodes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron throws out a leg kick but Rhodes moves out of range and Maron only half commits.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes slips under a jab from Maron.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron scores with a nice strike.
Rhodes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maron moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Maron 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.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhodes off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Rhodes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maron. Maron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhodes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maron 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.
Rhodes digs a good hook to Maron's body.
Maron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Maron is out of range.
Rhodes throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
Rhodes scores with a nice right hand.
Maron misses with a body shot.
Rhodes swings for the body but Maron moves out of range.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhodes.
Sloppy strikes from Maron. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Maron changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maron digs a good body shot into Rhodes's ribs.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Rhodes blocks the low kick.#T2#
Maron cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Maron misses.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Maron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Maron tenderised Rhodes's leg. Rhodes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maron throws a sloppy head kick and Rhodes moves out of range easily.
Rhodes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maron misses with a hook.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maron swings for the body but Rhodes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
Maron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rhodes finds it's way round the side to connect with Maron's head.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Maron throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#Mike Maron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron throws a low kick but Rhodes avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhodes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhodes.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Artemis Rhodes!
Artemis Rhodes is the new super heavyweight champion!
Artemis Rhodes made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.

Event: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 10
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Peters moves away from the strike by Maron.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Peters closes the distance and clinches.
Peters looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Peters jumps into guard, dragging Maron to the mat.
Peters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maron.
Maron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maron throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maron throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron throws a strike but Peters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Peters trying to control the position from guard on top but Maron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maron wants to improve his position but instead Peters has moved into half guard.
Maron throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Maron wants to get back to full guard.
Peters trying to control the action but Maron is working from the bottom.
Peters thows a huge punch but Maron dodges it nicely.
Peters passes into side control, despite Maron's attempt to control the position.
Maron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maron is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Peters is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maron is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peters trying to control but Maron is having none of it.
Peters misses with a head shot.#T2#
Maron avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peters.
Peters tries to control but Maron wriggling away.
Maron trying desperately to get to his feet.
Maron slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Maron is looking to escape.
Peters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maron tries to roll over but Peters keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peters prevents Maron from standing back up.
Peters blocks the strikes from Maron.
Maron wants to control but Peters is keeping busy.
Maron regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters's guard. #REVR##T3#
Maron won't allow Peters to sweep him here.
Maron 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.
Peters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maron is working Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maron throws a strike but Peters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maron managing to control the position.
Peters prevents Maron from getting back to his feet.
Maron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maron scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB2#
Peters actively working from the bottom here.
Peters looks winded!
Maron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maron.
Nice strikes from Maron there.
Maron is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maron.
Maron throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
Maron throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
Maron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maron.
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!
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maron.
Maron throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
Peters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maron.
Maron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maron throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely.
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 Mike Maron will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Maron.
Peters tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maron connects with the punch.
Peters ducks right into an uppercut from Maron.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Peters's head but Peters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peters raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maron defends it nicely.
Maron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A punch lands to the side of Peters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Peters.
Peters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lachlan Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters tries a head kick but it misses.
Peters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Mike Maron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Peters.
Peters is breathing heavily.#T1#
Peters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maron avoids it really well and circles away.
Peters moves forwards but Maron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Maron misses.
Peters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peters moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Jab by Maron.
Maron thuds his right hand into Peters's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maron connects with a leg kick.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peters moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Peters slips the punch.
Peters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Peters slips the punch.
Mike Maron is winning the standup battle so far.
Peters shoots for a double leg takedown but Maron sprawls well. He's pushed Peters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peters.
Maron sizes up Peters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target.
Peters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
Maron throws out a loose jab but Peters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Maron.
No joy there for Peters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peters.
Maron connects with a single shot there.
Peters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maron.
Maron throws a jab when Peters was well out of range.#T3#
Maron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peters.
Maron lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Maron.
Maron throws a front kick that sends Peters stumbling back into the cage.
Maron 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.
Maron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peters ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Peters takes one on the button.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peters with the counter takedown but Maron avoids it easily.
Peters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maron finds it's way round the side to connect with Peters's head.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Peters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Maron lands.
Maron swinging wildly here.
Maron looks to land a combination but Peters avoids it well. #T4#
Maron throws a lazy right hand but Peters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maron.
Maron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peters shoots in for a double leg but Maron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maron connects with a jab.
A combination from Maron does no damage.
Nice shot by Maron.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maron checks a leg kick.
Maron digs a good body shot into Peters's ribs.
Maron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Peters slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that second round.
That's time! Maron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Peters staying out of range there.
Peters moves forwards but Maron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peters ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Peters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maron jabs at Peters's body.
Maron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Maron as he connects with a hook.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peters's hands.
Maron scores with a sloppy right hand. Peters should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Maron both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maron sprawls well. Maron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peters gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike Maron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Peters.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target.
Maron throws a one two combo.
Maron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Peters counters with a nice body shot.
Peters defending well as Maron loads up on a big left hand.
Maron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maron lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Maron misses.
Peters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Maron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron sizes up Peters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maron throws out the jab. #T2#
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
Maron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maron connects with a body shot that sends Peters's belly button to the back.
Maron cracks Peters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Maron.
Maron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maron wants it to stay on the feet.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peters slips a jab from Maron.
A telegraphed right hand from Maron misses the target.
Peters slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maron.
Maron throws an overhand right that lands on Peters's shoulder, as Peters tries to avoid the shot.
Maron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
And Peters tries to counter it with a takedown but Maron pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Maron throws a jab when Peters was well out of range.
Peters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron connects with a looping right hand.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Peters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peters moves away from the strike by Maron.
Maron scores with the left hand. Peters knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peters takes one on the button.
Maron missing with a left hand there. Peters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maron misses with a takedown attempt - Peters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Maron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron scores with a jab to the body.
Maron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Maron lands.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peters dives in for a single leg takedown but Maron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Maron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maron lands with a shot to the body.
Maron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Peters takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Decent striking displayed by Maron there.
Peters has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peters tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lachlan Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maron lunges at Peters with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peters's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maron, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AVKT 17: Masters of Disaster
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Maron connects with a crisp jab.
Peters misses with the combination.
Maron is looking to score with low kicks.
Peters tries to counter with a takedown but Maron is quick to defend against it.
Peters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Peters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Peters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maron misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Peters counters by moving into the clinch.
Peters wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maron connects with a jab.
Peters ducks right into an uppercut from Maron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Peters off the cage and back into range.
Maron looks to throw the jab but Peters is out of range.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Peters slips the punch.
Maron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target.
Peters tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maron manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Peters shoots in looking for a takedown. Maron tries to sprawl out of it but Peters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peters manages to avoid it.
Peters wants to clinch.
Maron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peters shoots in but Maron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lachlan Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maron throws a hook but Peters avoids it easily.
Peters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maron swinging wildly here.
Peters shoots in looking for a takedown. Maron tries to sprawl out of it but Peters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maron 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.
Maron misses with a straight left.
Peters lands a jab to the head.
Peters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Peters wants to clinch.
Peters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Maron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peters.
Maron scores with a jab to the head.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maron scores with the left hand. Peters knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maron misses with a leg kick.
Peters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maron slaps away a takedown attempt from Peters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maron digs a good hook to Peters's body.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Maron lands the left hand.
Maron scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Peters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peters moves in looking to clinch but Maron pushes him off.
Peters checks a leg kick.
Peters throws the kick towards the body but Maron avoids it.
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maron lands a head shot.
Maron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Peters counters with a two punch combo.
Peters checks a low kick from Maron.
Peters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maron connects with a looping right hand.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peters's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron punishes Peters's body with a nice straight punch.
Maron cracks Peters with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maron is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Peters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Maron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maron.
Peters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maron.#T4#
Maron lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Maron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peters doesn't seem phased though.
Peters tries a head kick but it misses.
Maron misses with a low kick.
Maron scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peters in his tracks.
Peters takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Peters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maron can pounce on him.
Maron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Maron catches Peters right on the button with a cross.
Peters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maron throws a front kick that sends Peters stumbling back into the cage.
Peters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peters there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maron scores with a jab. Peters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peters doesn't manage to clinch there - Maron circles away.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peters.
Peters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maron tries to avoid it but Peters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maron to the ground. Maron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Peters misses.
A jab lands there for Maron.
Lachlan Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maron misses with the combination.
Maron connects with a right hand. Peters shakes it off.
Peters dives in and grabs Maron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maron pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peters's head.
Maron throws a body punch but Peters moves out of range.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peters tries for a takedown but Maron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lachlan Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maron is defended easily by Peters.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Maron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maron.
Peters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maron circles away.
Maron tried to score with a low kick but Peters checks it.
Peters on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maron misses with the combination.
Peters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maron sprawls and moves away.
Peters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Peters. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maron lands a nice shot to the body.
Maron cracks Peters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maron paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Maron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Maron finds it's way through Peters's defenses.
Peters takes one to the side of the head.
Peters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Maron.
Maron connects with a right hand. Peters shakes it off.
Maron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peters takes one to the side of the head.
Maron scores with a jab.
Maron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peters takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peters tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Peters clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peters takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Maron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peters on the side of the head.
Peters walks into a straight right hand from Maron.
Maron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maron swats away the attempt to clinch by Peters.
Peters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maron.
Peters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maron circles away.
Maron throws a good cross that connects.
Peters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maron defends it nicely.
Maron lands a head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron scores with a jab.
Maron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maron scores with a body shot.
Maron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maron lands a lovely overhand right.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
Maron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maron tries to bum rush Peters with a series of wild strikes but Peters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maron scores with a jab.
Jab from Maron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Maron finds it's target.
Peters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maron shoots in but Peters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maron connects with a nice looking jab.
Maron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peters's hands.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron lands with a nice combination. Peters backs away looking to recover.
Maron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maron scores with a jab. Peters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maron is fending him off so far but Peters persists. Nope, Maron circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Peters. #CL#
Peters gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Maron lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!#BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peters under the eye.#T1#
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Maron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peters has time to react.
Maron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maron scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron throws a leg kick but Peters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maron shoots in looking for a takedown but Peters manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Maron fails to land with a series of punches.
Maron scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maron's corner calls for a 1-2. Maron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Peters takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron scores with a jab.
Maron connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Maron lands a jab.
Maron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peters.
Maron lands a head shot.
Maron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peters momentarily.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maron misses with a low kick.
Maron throws a leg kick that misses.
Peters checks the leg kick.
Maron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peters fails to land the takedown.
Maron lands a jab to the nose.
Maron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peters momentarily. #T3#
Maron misses with a double jab.
Peters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peters is looking to counter the offense by Maron and move into the clinch.
Maron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Peters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peters is able to avoid easily.
Maron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maron.
Maron scores with a jab. Peters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maron throws a series of punches but Peters avoids them all with ease.
Peters tries to counter with a takedown but Maron is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maron.
Peters goes for a double leg but Maron avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maron continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lachlan Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Peters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maron throws a head kick that half lands.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peters on the side of the head.
Maron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peters.
A punch lands to the side of Peters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peters ducks right into an uppercut from Maron.
Maron lands a jab to the nose.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peters's head.
Peters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Maron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maron is defended easily by Peters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Maron.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maron 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
After the fight, Mike Maron was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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