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Event:
HC MMA 8
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Maica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maica takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sam.
Maica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Maica gets caught napping as Sam dives in and scores a takedown. Maica manages to retain guard.
Maica has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sam is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maica is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sam is trying to trip Maica. He has hold of a leg but Maica is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sam throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sam is working Maica over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sam happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Sam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maica on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sam working the head with strikes. #T2#
Sam controls the position.
Sam is putting a hurting on Maica here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sam grinds an elbow into Maica's temple.
Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sam lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Maica is defending well.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Sam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maica manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Sam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sam scoring with punches from side control.
Sam landing strikes.
Sam controls the position.
Maica is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sam connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sam working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maica, who protects the arm well.
Maica is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Maica takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam working the ground and pound from side control.
Sam cracks Maica with a big right hand but Maica just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Sam has hold of Maica's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maica seems comfortable defending it but Sam has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maica is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maica is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sam couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Sam!
A less than humble Sambo Sam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Pealike misses.
Pealike loads up on a big right hand but Maica slips the punch.
Maica is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pealike misses with the combination.
Maica throws a quick counter head kick but Pealike was just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pealike misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Maica on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pealike scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Ja Maica has been cut.
Pealike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pealike misses with a left hand
and Maica counters with a straight right hand.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica defending well as Pealike loads up on a big left hand.
Pealike fails to land with a series of punches.
Pealike throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica tries to score with a low kick but Pealike moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Pealike down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Maica. Beautiful body shot.
Maica throws a looping overhand right but Pealike ducks down to avoid it.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pealike throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maica on the side of the head. #T1#
Maica moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pealike dodges the punch combination from Maica.
Pealike misses with a body shot.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but Pealike bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pealike throws a series of punches but Maica moves out of range.
Maica lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pealike walks into a straight right hand from Maica.
Maica wants to land a leg kick but Pealike is out of range.
Pealike throws a sloppy body shot
and Maica counters with a stiff right hand.
Pealike misses with a body shot.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pealike misses with an uppercut. Maica saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pealike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. Pealike takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Maica clobbers Pealike with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maica throws a leg kick which misses Pealike's front leg but catches the back leg as Pealike tries to avoid it.
Pealike moves out of range of the body kick from Maica.
Pealike tries to move into range but Maica moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maica lands with a cross.
Maica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pealike shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maica scoring well with a low kick there.
Maica is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pealike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maica moves out of range of the body kick from Pealike.
Pealike gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pealike scores with a body shot.
Pealike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ja Maica's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pealike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Maica misses its target.
Maica scores with a jab to the body.
Pealike looks to score with a jab to the body but Maica is just out of range.
Maica seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pealike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maica counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pealike thinking.
Pealike lands a head kick!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maica here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pealike tries a head kick but it misses.
Pealike scores with a body shot.
Maica ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Maica clips Pealike with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Pealike a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Cornbread Pealike has been cut.
Maica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pealike can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maica fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pealike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Pealike misses the target.
Pealike is breathing heavily.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pealike misses with a few strikes there.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Maica. #T1#
Pealike takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pealike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pealike throws a poor cross that misses
and Maica counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Pealike crashing to the mat! Pealike is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Maica screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ja Maica!
During a confident post fight interview, Ja Maica thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Maica.
Maica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nastula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nastula steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maica.
Nastula throws a head kick that misses
and Maica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maica connects with a body shot.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and Nastula moves out of range easily.
Nastula shoots and misses #KD#
and Maica counters with a crisp one two that drops Nastula! Maica thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nastula to his feet! Nastula is in big trouble!#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Maica finish him?
Maica lands a body shot.
Nastula seems to have recovered his senses.
Nastula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maica's waist but Maica gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nastula off to one side.
Ja Maica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
A head kick by Nastula misses
and Maica counters with a nice body shot. #KD#
Maica drops Nastula with a beautiful combination! Nastula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maica is looking for the KO!
Nastula looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maica lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nastula. Maica pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Maica!
A relieved looking Ja Maica thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Maica. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maica.
Maica fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Maica throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maica throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Maica misses
and McGregor counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from McGregor finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A bone on bone clash there as Maica blocks the leg kick.
Maica appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Maica misses with a low kick.
A big right from Maica misses.
Maica thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maica counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. #CL#
McGregor gets a clinch. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Maica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Maica's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Maica checks it.
Maica looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maica. Maica obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
McGregor has Maica up against the cage in a clinch.
Maica wants to break free but McGregor has control.
#BC2#
Maica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor slips a jab from Maica.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Maica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Maica.
Some wild striking there from Maica.
McGregor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
Maica tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Maica was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Maica avoided it.#CL#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Maica in a clinch.
Maica wants to break free but McGregor has control.
Maica has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL#
McGregor rushes Maica and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses with a low kick.
Maica with the inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Maica.
As McGregor backs off Maica throws a huge counter combo but McGregor manages to avoid it all.
Maica looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Maica misses with a combination
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Maica with an uppercut!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination. #CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ja Maica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maica throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maica.#T1#
Maica looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as McGregor blocks the leg kick.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but misses.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Maica had a free shot at his head there.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Maica.
Maica throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maica moves away.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maica connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maica pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maica keeps the fight on the outside.
Maica now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
#T3#
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maica counters with a right hand to the body.
Maica lands a head kick!
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maica fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Maica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Maica misses with a straight left.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maica's sensitive parts.
Maica misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
McGregor rushes Maica and presses him up against the cage.#T4##BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McGregor clinches up with Maica and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Maica throws a head kick that misses.
Maica walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor swings for the body but Maica moves out of range.
McGregor takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but 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 Kron McGregor 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#
McGregor with a jab.#CL#
McGregor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maica scores with a four punch combination!
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maica goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maica throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Maica circles away.
Maica pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Maica settles back down. #T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Maica is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maica manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maica takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maica motions for McGregor to come forward. Maica throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Maica manages to avoid it.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a combination. Maica tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maica blocks a leg kick.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Maica circles away.
McGregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maica.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor lands a shot to the body.#BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Maica.
Maica misses with a jab to the body
and McGregor counters with a left to the body.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
Maica scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
McGregor works over Maica's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor with a jab.
Maica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maica checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maica is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Maica's body.
Kron McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maica gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Maica 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maica lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGregor 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron McGregor!
A less than humble Kron McGregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 4
Date: Jan 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Maica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Maica is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Maica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Marciano forces Maica back against the ropes and clinches.
Marciano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Maica.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maica throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maica.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Maica moves out of range easily.
Maica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maica blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Maica is looking for the big counter here.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maica avoids the body shot from Marciano.
#CL#
Marciano instigates a clinch. #T2##BC#
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maica misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Maica looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Maica.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maica.
Marciano lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maica takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maica lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the ropes and back into range.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Maica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Maica's knee but Maica avoids it well.
Maica is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maica's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Maica misses. #T1#
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Maica.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Stony Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Maica tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maica checks it well.
Maica tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Maica throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Stony Marciano has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Maica scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Maica misses.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Maica.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maica - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maica. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maica lands a high kick!
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica misses with a looping left.
Maica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stony Marciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Maica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maica swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano connects with a high kick.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Maica ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Maica's head back.
Marciano tries to bum rush Maica with a series of wild strikes but Maica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Marciano with a jab.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Maica's defenses.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica unleashes a big counter combination but Marciano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maica staying out of range there.
As Marciano backs off Maica throws a huge counter combo but Marciano manages to avoid it all.
Maica misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Marciano.
#CUT#It looks like Ja Maica has been cut.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maica.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Maica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Maica moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2##CL#
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Maica swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maica darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maica. Beautiful body shot.
Maica throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R4#
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Maica misses the body punch
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maica works Marciano's body with a nice hook.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Maica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Maica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Maica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Maica didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Maica tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses with a combination
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Maica tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maica.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Marciano slips a straight right by Maica.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Maica sees coming a mile off.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Marciano misses the jab.
Maica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stony Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big left from Maica misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maica.
Marciano connects with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano checks a low kick from Maica.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
Maica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Maica's defenses.
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!
Maica throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maica throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano is looking to clinch but Maica is avoiding it.
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 Stony Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 39:38
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 39:37
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stony Marciano!
Stony Marciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 2
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Maica takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maica 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.
Maica throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maica throws a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Fish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fish circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica connects with a crisp jab.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Maica.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish tries a quick counter leg kick but Maica is wise to it.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica.
Maica is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maica misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maica throws a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Fish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Maica 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.
Fish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fish misses with a body shot
and Maica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Maica.
Fish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maica dodges the punch combination from Fish.
#CL2#
Maica gets tackled into the ropes by Fish. Fish maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maica is trying to push Fish away but Fish has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fish lands with an overhand left.
Fish moves out of range as Maica strikes.
Fish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Fish will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maica uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fish has time to react.
Fish misses with a two punch combination.
Maica is looking for a counter combo.
Fish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maica rather than just go for the knockout.
Maica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fish's head backwards.
Maica shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maica jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maica motions for Fish to come forward. Maica throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Maica backs off Fish throws a huge counter combo but Maica manages to avoid it all.
Fish throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Fish lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Fish keeps control of Maica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch.
Fish misses with a body shot
and Maica counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fish connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maica's hands.
Fish blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Fish clinches up with Maica and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Ja Maica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination.
Maica looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Fish lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maica backs up against the ropes.
#CUT2#It looks like Ja Maica has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fish.
#T2##CL2#
Fish forces Maica back against the ropes and clinches.
Maica can't break the clinch.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
Maica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fish scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Fish takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Maica is predictable there
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish avoids the head kick by Maica.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ja Maica's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Fish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maica's head backwards.#CL2#
Fish clinches up with Maica and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maica looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Maica avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Maica tries to keep at a distance but Fish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maica wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fish counters with a good low kick that Maica was not able to check.
Maica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish unleashes a big counter combination but Maica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Maica misses with a low kick.
Maica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Maica's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fish rushes Maica and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Fish dodges the punch combination from Maica.
Fish slips a jab from Maica.
Fish slips under a jab from Maica.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fish! But no joy.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2##CL2#
Fish rushes Maica and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Fish lands with a cross.
Maica throws a combination that misses
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Maica misses with an uppercut
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jim Fish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maica sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick from Maica misses
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fish really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ja Maica's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Fish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maica misses with a wild body shot.
Fish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maica's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Fish has Maica up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fish lands with a right to the head.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Fish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch.
Maica cracks Fish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Fish closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Maica's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fish. Fish obviously looking to wear him down.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Fish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maica is trying to push Fish away but Fish has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Fish misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maica slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maica takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Maica pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fish back to the ropes. Maica follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fish unleashes a big counter combination but Maica bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fish checks it well.
Maica misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Fish pushes Maica up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Maica tries to break the clinch but Fish is controlling the position.
Jim Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fish misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Fish has closed the distance and engaged Maica in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fish has Maica pressed against the ropes, preventing Maica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fish counters with a thumping low kick.
Maica throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Maica
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maica lands a glancing blow to the side of Fish's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fish 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jim Fish!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jim Fish!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jim Fish!
Jim Fish wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Fish tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 1
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Maica on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Maica misses with a body kick.
Maica misses with a low kick.
Maica throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Coker counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Maica was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coker.
Maica tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Maica tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maica is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maica looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Maica lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Coker does no damage.
Maica throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Maica misses.
Maica slips a jab and a cross from Coker.
Coker throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coker just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Coker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maica digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
Maica lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
Coker throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica misses with a wild combination.
Coker replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maica blocks it well.
Maica looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Maica scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coker thows a leg kick but Maica checks it
letting Maica counter with a right hand.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Coker is rocked!
Maica throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maica.
Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can Maica finish him?
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maica lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Coker throws a lazy head kick
and Maica counters with a nice body shot.
Coker looks winded!
Maica closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Coker back against the ropes! Maica follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Coker out cold! What a finish! Maica looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ja Maica!
Ja Maica seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 2
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
McGregor forces Maica back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Maica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Maica's head.
McGregor throws a chopping leg kick but Maica manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kron McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Maica pushes him off.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Maica backpedaling.
Maica connects with a body shot.
McGregor jabs Maica to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
McGregor thows a leg kick but Maica checks it
and Maica counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Maica misses
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica.
McGregor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maicas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGregor punishes Maica's body with a nice straight punch.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from McGregor misses
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maica lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Maica moves out of range easily.
As McGregor looks to move away, Maica throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Maica connects with a jab.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor throws a fast counter high kick but Maica manages to duck under it in time.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maica paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maica takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
McGregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maica tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Maica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maica in his tracks.
McGregor tries to clinch but Maica is having none of it.
Maica tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maica fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maica lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor.
#T4#
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
Maica misses with a wild combination.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
Maica lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
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 Ja Maica will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Maica.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maica. #CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maica as the two fighters clinch.
Maica is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
Maica is trying to break the clinch but McGregor has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica.
Maica catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maica throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maica looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range. #T1#
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maica is able to avoid easily.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
Maica has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Maica ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maica throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sloppy strikes from Maica. Those never looked like landing.
Maica backing away here, and McGregor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Maica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maica shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maica misses with a body shot.
Maica checks a low kick from McGregor.
As McGregor tries to get set, Maica tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Maica throws a leg kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maica throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maica counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Maica to acknowledge the strikes.
Maica takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maica throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor swings for the body but Maica moves out of range.
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor digs a good hook to Maica's body.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ja Maica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a head kick. That will keep Maica thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGregor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maica tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica staying out of range there.#T4#
Maica throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maica thinking.
Maica throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Maica throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Ja Maica is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Maica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maica tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Maica misses with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Maica saw that one coming.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Maica slips under a jab.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maica is out of range.
It looked like Maica was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Maica.
#T1#
A combination from Maica does no damage.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica lands with a nice body kick.
Maica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maica throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
#T2#
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
McGregor wants to counter the offense by Maica and move into the clinch position.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Maica.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Maica misses its target.
A jab lands there for Maica.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Maica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Maica.
Maica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica throws the kick towards the body but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maica!
Maica looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Maica seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Maica jabs McGregor right on the nose. McGregor blinks but takes it well.
Maica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
Maica can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Maica throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Maica takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Maica against the cage.
#T1##BC#
Maica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Maica moves out of range.
Maica is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maica lands a front kick.
Maica with a nice calf kick.
Maica just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Maica.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maica sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Maica walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maica tries to land a front kick but McGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maica throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor avoids a kick to the body.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Maica manages to step out the way in time.
Maica looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maica was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Maica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maica slips under a jab.#T3#
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Maica cracks McGregor with an open hand slap.
Maica 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.
McGregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Maica pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Maica.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maica.
#CL2#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor has Maica pressed against the cage, preventing Maica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maica is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
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 Ja Maica.
I think Maica has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 40:36
Judge Josh West scores the fight 40:36
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ja Maica!
A victorious Ja Maica thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 1
Date: Dec 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Maica 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.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Maica does it's job there.
McGregor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maica checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maica's coach down at Hawaii Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Maica.
Maica connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with the combination.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Maica throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Maica takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Maica attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maica shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Maica to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Maica with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Kron McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maica looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Maica circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Maica moves away and avoids it.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica avoids the head kick by McGregor.
#T2#
A combination from McGregor does no damage.
Maica moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maica looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maica misses with a wild combination.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGregor throws a hook but Maica avoids it easily.#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Maica flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Maica.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Maica attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice combination there by Maica.
Maica ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor cracks Maica with an open hand slap.
Maica lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maica jabs at McGregor's body.
McGregor feints and then cracks Maica's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maica down. #T4#
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Maica is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Maica was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor with the inside leg kick.
Maica scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor lands a body shot.
Maica throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Maica counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maica slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
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 Kron McGregor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maica stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maica, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maica lands a nice looking body kick.
Maica throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor jabs Maica right on the nose. Maica blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Maica lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
A bone on bone clash there as McGregor blocks the leg kick.
McGregor is looking to counter the offense by Maica and move into the clinch.
Ja Maica seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Maica misses.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor is looking to score with low kicks.
Maica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Maica breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.
Maica tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Maica throws a sloppy body shot
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Maica's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maica wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
#BC#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Maica on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maica walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maica scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maica misses with a body shot.
McGregor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maica is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Maica throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maica under the eye.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Maica circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination.
Maica thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.#T4#
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Maica seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maica throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maica avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Maica is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Maica counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ja Maica will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGregor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor backing away here, and Maica unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGregor checks a leg kick.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maica scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Maica moves away and avoids it.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but McGregor pushes him away.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Maica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor checks a low kick from Maica.
Maica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
McGregor rushes Maica and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor throws a hook but Maica avoids it easily.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maica was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Maica lands a head kick!
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Maica.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maica avoids it.
McGregor misses with a body punch
and Maica counters with a body kick.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Maica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maica is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
A jab lands there for Maica.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor throws a right hand that Maica ducks under and follows up with a left that Maica also avoids with ease.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maica swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor blocks the body kick.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maica takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Maica throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGregor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maica.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Maica swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Maica scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
McGregor blocks a head kick by Maica.
McGregor blocks the body kick.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Maica's body.#CL#
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Come on McGregor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGregor keeps control of Maica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor tries to clinch but Maica moves out of range.
Maica ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor lands a body shot.
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 Kron McGregor.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
020 NINE
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Sparbot takes a swing at Maica's ribcage but misses.
Maica misses with a two punch combination.
Sparbot misses with an uppercut. Maica saw that one coming.
Sparbot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maica counters with a one-two to the body.
Maica misses with a straight right.
Maica throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot.
Sparbot lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot misses with a wild combination.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparbot fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Maica blocks a jab.
Maica swings for the body but Sparbot moves out of range.
Sparbot misses with a hook. Maica ducked under it nicely.
Sparbot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maica counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like The Island Sparbot has been cut.
A left and a right from Maica both land. Nice combination.
Maica takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maica fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sparbot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maica connects with an inside leg kick.
Sparbot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maica was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparbot.
Maica connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sparbot avoids the body shot from Maica.
Sparbot lands with a shot to the body.
Sparbot misses with a wild combination.
Sparbot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sparbot tries to counter with a clinch but Maica shakes him off and moves away.
Maica with a nice calf kick.
Sparbot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Maica throws a jab when Sparbot was well out of range.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Sparbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maica moves away.
Sparbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maica misses with a looping left.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sparbot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maica rather than just go for the knockout.
Maica is looking to land body kicks.
Maica sets himself, and Sparbot steps forward looking for the clinch! Maica avoids it this time.
Maica throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sparbot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maica scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Maica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparbot.
Sparbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maica.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparbot throws a jab when Maica was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Maica.
Maica thuds his shin into the meat of Sparbot's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparbot misses the target.
Maica connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparbot misses with a jab to the body
and Sparbot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Island Sparbot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sparbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Maica.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
Sparbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maica chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparbot. Maica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maica blocks a jab.
Maica works Sparbot's body with a nice hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maica here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot misses with a wild combination.
Maica clobbers Sparbot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Maica bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maica is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maica throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparbot.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
Maica throws a head kick that misses.
Maica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparbot can do to turn this around?
Maica tries to move into range but Sparbot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Maica.
Maica chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maica drops his hands momentarily and Sparbot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Sparbot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maica throws a push kick but Sparbot slaps the foot to one side.
Sparbot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice cross by Sparbot.
A head kick by Maica misses #CL2#
and Sparbot counters by moving into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Maica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparbot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maica moves away.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparbot throws the left hand but Maica avoids the punch easily.
Maica just misses with a punch to the body.
Maica shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparbot eats them both and turns towards Maica to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Sparbot misses the shot to the body.
Maica misses with an uppercut. Sparbot saw that one coming.
Maica takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maica jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Sparbot coming out on top.
Maica throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparbot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maica moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparbot's coach down at 020 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparbot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparbot lands a jab.
Maica swinging wildly here.
Sparbot tries to counter with a clinch but Maica shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Maica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maica swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Sparbot counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Sparbot manages to break the clinch.
Sparbot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Sparbot misses the target.
Sparbot scores with a three punch combo!
Sparbot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sparbot throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Island Sparbot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Island Sparbot's cut.
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#
Sparbot throws a poor cross that misses
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparbot moves out of range of the leg kick from Maica.
Maica tries a low kick but Sparbot avoids it.
Maica throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Sparbot does no damage.
Maica uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparbot.
Maica throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sparbot avoids it.
Maica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. Sparbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maica tries to bum rush Sparbot with a series of wild strikes but Sparbot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparbot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maica throws out the jab. #T1#
Sparbot throws a right hand that Maica ducks under and follows up with a left that Maica also avoids with ease.
Maica misses with a double jab.
Maica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparbot is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maica swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparbot lands a really nice looking cross but Maica seems unphased.
Maica scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sparbot lands a jab to Maica's midsection.
Sparbot misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Maica. Those never looked like landing.
Sparbot throws a series of punches but Maica moves out of range.
Sparbot thuds a left hand into Maica's body.
Sparbot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maica fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparbot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparbot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparbot avoids the head kick by Maica.
Sparbot misses with a combination
and Maica counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Maica takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparbot avoids the head kick by Maica.
Maica throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparbot.
Sparbot throws a series of punches but Maica moves out of range.
Sparbot misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick lands for Maica.
Maica paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maica walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparbot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Maica.
Sparbot tries to counter with a clinch but Maica shakes him off and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparbot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Maica.
Maica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparbot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sparbot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Island Sparbot.
I think Sparbot 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... The Island Sparbot!
A victorious The Island Sparbot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
020 EIGHT LA
Date: Aug 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Stasyuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Stasyuk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maica is refusing to be controlled, as Stasyuk sits in half guard.
Maica trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stasyuk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stasyuk is looking to take a break and control but Maica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Stasyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Maica is defending against the submission attempts here by Stasyuk.
#SUB#
Stasyuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maica controlling the position for now.
Stasyuk is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stasyuk is really struggling to control Maica but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maica is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stasyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Stasyuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maica sees it coming and defends easily.
Maica is concentrating on defense, preventing Stasyuk from advancing position.
Maica really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stasyuk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stasyuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Maica is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stasyuk content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Maica won't allow Stasyuk to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maica thumps Stasyuk with a low kick.
Maica's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maica duly obliges.
Stasyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maica enables Stasyuk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maica manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stasyuk looking to pass the guard.
Maica is pulling down on Stasyuk's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stasyuk wants to pass the guard but Maica is keeping the position.
Stasyuk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Maica trying to control the position here.
Stasyuk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stasyuk preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stasyuk trying to control but Maica is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stasyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Maica is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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 Yurij Stasyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stasyuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stasyuk misses the jab.
Maica throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stasyuk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maica looks to land a combination. Stasyuk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck for Stasyuk with that takedown attempt.
Maica scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stasyuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Maica sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yurij Stasyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stasyuk has Maica pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maica manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Maica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stasyuk fails with the takedown
and Maica counters with a low kick, right behind Stasyuk 's knee. #T1#
Stasyuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stasyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stasyuk is defended easily by Maica.
Maica wants to counter with a clinch but Stasyuk pushes him away.
Maica has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stasyuk.
We've been informed that Maica has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stasyuk throws a right hand that misses
and Maica counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Maica.
Stasyuk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maica defends well and Stasyuk ends up having to push Maica into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Maica manages to break the clinch.
Maica with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ja Maica is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stasyuk shoots for a takedown but Maica saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Stasyuk misses with a takedown
and Maica counters with a left and a right that stings Stasyuk.
Yurij Stasyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Maica lands.#ROC2#Stasyuk is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Maica.
Oh Stasyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Stasyuk down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maica.
Stasyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
Maica listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maica cracks Stasyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maica knocks Stasyuk out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ja Maica!
During a confident post fight interview, Ja Maica thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Maica with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maica!
Westlake misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Maica misses.
Westlake misses with a few strikes there.
Maica showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westlake.
Maica showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westlake.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
Westlake is looking for the big counter here.
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Maica counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maica throws a big counter combination but Westlake scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
Maica definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Westlake misses with a combination
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Maica.
Maica dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westlake. That did some damage!
Maica scores with a punch to the head.
Westlake throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
Maica swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westlake throws a combination that misses
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maica throws a series of punches but Westlake moves out of range.
Westlake is looking for the big counter here.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Westlake looks to move away, Maica throws a big counter combo but Westlake just gets out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maica.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Maica.
Westlake looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Westlake down.
Westlake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Westlake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maica uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Maica. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler Westlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maica - that will leave a mark!
Maica throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westlake on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Maica.
Westlake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maica.
The crowd cheers as Maica lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westlake doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Westlake is rocked!#T3#
Westlake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Westlake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westlake is still on wobbly legs! Can Maica finish him?
Maica throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westlake on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Westlake misses with a series of wild punches.
Westlake seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Maica sends Westlake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maica is motioning to the referee to let Westlake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maica misses with a two punch combination.
Maica lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Maica lands a head shot.
Maica throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Westlake crashing down! Westlake tries to stagger back to his feet but Maica just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Westlake asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Maica!
Ja Maica 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Maica lands a nice looking body shot.
Sun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sun digs a good hook to Maica's body.
Sun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Sun. Beautiful body shot.
Maica smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sun throws a shot to the body.
Maica jabs at Sun's body.
Sun scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maica keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maica is looking to counter the offense by Sun and move into the clinch.
Sun throws a leg kick
and Maica counters with a left and a right that stings Sun.
Sun misses with a leg kick
and Maica counters with a series of strikes. Sun will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maica counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Sun throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Maica counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maica.
Maica postures up.
Maica not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maica has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sun is trying to control the position but Maica postures up.
Maica looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sun trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maica fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Sun throws a leg kick #TD#
and Maica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maica's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sun can't keep his opponent in guard - Maica advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sun tries to get to full guard but Maica has control of the leg.
Maica definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sun is still trying to improve position.
Sun is trying to maintain the position but Maica is very close to passing his half guard.
Maica trying to control the pace. #T4#
Maica trying to pass the guard but Sun defending well. #SUB2#
Sun looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sun tries to roll over but Maica keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maica pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sun lands a right hook to the body.
Maica has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sun.
Sun throws a leg kick #TD#
and Maica counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maica sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sun throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maica uses it to pass to side control.
Sun tries to buck Maica off but Maica is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Sun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sun seems a little lost for a moment, as Maica dominates the positioning.
Sun is trying to control Maica's posture but Maica avoids it.
Maica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sun can do to turn this around?
Maica takes a little break here. Sun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maica'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sun trying to control but Maica flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Maica just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Sun is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sun tries to roll but Maica sticks to his back.
Maica really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sun.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maica doesn't have the hooks in and Sun manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Sun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maica is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maica has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Maica slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maica defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sun throws a body shot but no joy.
Maica misses with a series of wild punches.
Sun throws a leg kick
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sun thows a leg kick but Maica checks it
and Maica counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sun. Maica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sun digs a good body shot into Maica's ribs.
Sun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maica checks it well.
Maica tries to counter by clinching up but Sun breaks away and moves out of range.
Maica checks a low kick from Sun.#T1#
Sun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maica scores with a one two! Sun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ja Maica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maica lunges at Sun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sun's hand.
Maica defending well as Sun loads up on a big left hand.
Sun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maica.
Sun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maica counters with a two punch combo.
Maica connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Sun tumbling to the canvas! Maica pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Sun was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ja Maica!
Ja Maica tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Grappler 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Maica'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.
Maica is breathing heavily.
Grappler throws a big elbow that misses.
Grappler scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maica wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler lands a couple of elbows.
Grappler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Grappler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Grappler throwing strikes from guard but Maica blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maica throws the left hand but Grappler avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Grappler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maica looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maica wants to get back to his feet but Grappler is dominant here and he's now got Maica's back!
Grappler lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Grappler.
Grappler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grappler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grappler is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Grappler is working the ground and pound. Can Maica escape?
Grappler is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Grappler lands strikes to the head.
Maica covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappler is punishing Maica with strikes - can he finish him?!
Grappler is working the ground and pound. Can Maica escape?
Grappler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Maica to escape the position.
Maica is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grappler.
#T3#
Maica is trying to remain composed but Grappler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Grappler is punishing Maica with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Maica is rocked!
Grappler lands punches and elbows.
Oh Maica is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grappler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Maica up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is landing big shots and Maica is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Grappler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Grappler Two checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Grappler Two scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grappler Two in particular looking to stall.
Maica trying to hold on to Grappler Two's head to control him but Grappler Two postures up.
Grappler Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grappler Two slips a nice elbow through Maica's hands, connecting with Maica's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maica is positioning himself well to prevent Grappler Two advancing to mount.
Grappler Two is thwarting Maica's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Maica avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappler Two.
Maica pushes Grappler Two off but Grappler Two dives into side control.
Maica dodges the ground and pound from Grappler Two.
Maica tries to improve position but can't.
Maica is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Grappler Two is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grappler Two tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maica is looking to improve his position but Grappler Two isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Grappler Two dominating with strikes here.
Grappler Two pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maica tries to hold on but Grappler Two postures up.
Maica keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maica is in a horrible position here. Grappler Two smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Grappler Two avoids the attempt from Maica to control.#T3#
Grappler Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maica is looking to escape.
Maica tries to reverse the position but Grappler Two maintains control.
Grappler Two pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grappler Two lands a big elbow.
Maica tries to reverse the position but Grappler Two maintains control.
Grappler Two landing strikes from the mount and Maica is in trouble! #T4#
Grappler Two lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Grappler Two putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maica tries to lock up and control but Grappler Two gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grappler Two takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grappler Two connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maica tries to reverse the position but Grappler Two maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maica in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Grappler Two lands a big shot there that rocks Maica but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Grappler Two dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maica tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grappler Two fails with the takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Maica to counter with a crisp jab.
Ja Maica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maica works over Grappler Two's head and body with a nice combination.
Grappler Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maica swivels and escapes.
Grappler Two gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maica.#TD2#
Grappler Two closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maica did well to prevent Grappler Two getting side control.
Grappler Two thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maica's head.
Maica wants to control the action here but instead Grappler Two manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grappler Two lands a big elbow.
Grappler Two looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grappler Two is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Grappler Two wants to control the pace but Maica is squirming around nicely.
Grappler Two scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maica?
Grappler Two putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maica wants to hold on but Grappler Two pushes him away.
Grappler Two with shots to the head and body - Maica looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grappler Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Grappler Two working the ground and pound effectively.
Maica taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Maica is rocked!
Grappler Two lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maica is in a horrible position here. Grappler Two smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Maica is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler Two lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maica hang on?
Maica regains half guard.
Maica seems to have got his legs back now.
Grappler Two is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Grappler Two trying to control from half guard but Maica is working away.
Maica is trying to control but can't.
Maica is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grappler Two seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grappler Two keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zombie Grappler Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maica has a hand on Grappler Two's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Grappler Two takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maica is looking to improve his position but Grappler Two isn't that keen on the idea.
Maica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grappler Two on the ground.
Grappler Two punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappler Two trying to control but Maica is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Grappler Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Grappler Two manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maica on his heels. He'll look to pass Maica's guard now, I'm sure.
Grappler Two lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grappler Two postures up in Maica's guard and throws a big left but Maica blocks it.
Grappler Two won't allow Maica to sweep him here.
Maica looking to control but Grappler Two passes into half guard.
Grappler Two working Maica over with strikes.
Grappler Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grappler Two.
Ground and pound from Grappler Two. #T1#
Grappler Two trying to control from half guard but Maica is working away.
Maica is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappler Two scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappler Two looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grappler Two is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grappler Two not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Grappler Two there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Grappler Two is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Let's hope that Grappler Two 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Grappler Two looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maica is wriggling around but Grappler Two manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Grappler Two slips a nice elbow through Maica's hands, connecting with Maica's forehead.#T3#
Grappler Two seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Grappler Two is trying to control. Maica wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maica trying to control from the bottom.
Grappler Two is nestled in close to Maica, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maica is refusing to be controlled, as Grappler Two sits in half guard.
Grappler Two missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappler Two looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grappler Two scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grappler Two with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grappler Two looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grappler Two working Maica over with strikes.
Maica is refusing to be controlled, as Grappler Two sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zombie Grappler Two is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Grappler Two shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maica manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Grappler Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grappler Two 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Grappler Two! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Daxton wants to clinch
enabling Maica to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Maica counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daxton's knee momentarily.
Maica circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Daxton looks to move away, Maica throws a big counter combo but Daxton just gets out of the way.
Daxton tries to clinch but Maica moves away
and Maica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maica keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maica counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Maica.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Maica swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton tries to clinch up
enabling Maica to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Maica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Daxton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maica tries to break free but Daxton pushes him back against the cage.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maica to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maica working hard to break the clinch.
Daxton fails to pull guard.
Ja Maica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
Daxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Maica turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Maica holds him up against the cage and eventually Daxton drops back down to his feet.
Maica has had enough of the clinch but Daxton keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Daxton jumps into guard, dragging Maica to the mat.
#SUB2#
Daxton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maica doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maica manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Daxton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maica is aware though and is defending well.
Maica is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maica is one step ahead there. #T2#
Daxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daxton prevents Maica from improving his position.
Maica is trying is best to control the position here.
Daxton content to control rather than advance.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Daxton tries to pass to full mount but Maica defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Maica'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.
Maica wants to control but Daxton is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daxton slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Maica is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Daxton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Daxton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maica is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Daxton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Yoah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yoah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Yoah takes the fight into the clinch.
Yoah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maica to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooah Yoah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maica fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yoah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maica's elbow.
Maica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maica wants to break free but Yoah has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica tries to circle away but Yoah has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Yoah wants the takedown. Maica is fighting it off but Yoah persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maica's guard against the cage.
Yoah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maica looking to control.
#T1#
Yoah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yoah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maica is keeping the position for now.
Yoah has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maica is proving hard to escape from.
Maica looking to control.
Yoah trying to control but Maica is working from the bottom.
Yoah tries to free his leg and advance position but Maica is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maica turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Yoah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maica, pushing him back against the cage.
Maica wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Yoah breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Yoah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maica to the ground. Yoah is now in Maica's guard.
Yoah stopping the sweep attempt from Maica.
Yoah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yoah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maica's guard.
Yoah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maica is trying to control the position but Yoah postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yoah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maica swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maica is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yoah is looking for a sweep. Maica is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoah manages to get to full guard.
Maica trying to control but Yoah is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Maica looking to pass the guard.
Maica looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Yoah is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maica presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Yoah pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maica controlling from the top position.
Maica wants to control from the top but Yoah keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ooah Yoah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maica looks to land a combination but Yoah avoids it well.
Yoah tries to clinch there but Maica circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maica. That's going to slow Yoah down.
Yoah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maica is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yoah with a body shot.
Ooah Yoah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maica lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoah's head.
Yoah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maica counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoah shoots in looking for a takedown but Maica manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yoah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooah Yoah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maica but Maica pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Maica.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica throws a shot to the body.
Maica looks to land a combination. Yoah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Maica scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Yoah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maica counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Yoah is rocked!
Maica pounces like a tiger and cracks Yoah with a vicious hook! Yoah is down but not out! Maica follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ja Maica!
A very excited looking Ja Maica 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Tello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tello moves in looking to clinch but Maica pushes him off.
Maica appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maica scores with a shot to the body.
Tello tries to clinch there but Maica circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Maica misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maica!
#CUT#It looks like Gunna Tello has been cut.
Tello looks to clinch
and Maica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tello tries to clinch up
and Maica counters with a nice body shot.
Tello moves in looking to clinch but Maica pushes him off.
Maica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maica goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maica tries to bum rush Tello with a series of wild strikes but Tello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maica.
Good standup being displayed there by Maica as he connects with a hook.
Tello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maica manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Maica.
#T1#
Tello has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tello there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Gunna Tello's cut even more.
Tello moves to clinch but Maica breaks away
and Maica counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Tello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tello has eaten all the pies!
Maica is looking to break free of the clinch but Tello has double underhooks.
Maica misses with a punch on the inside.
Tello is trying to pull guard but Maica turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Tello has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maica uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Tello has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maica is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tello.
Tello tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Tello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maica is looking to take a break and control but Tello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Maica working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maica trying to control the action but Tello is working from the bottom.
Maica will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tello throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tello tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tello is looking to regain half guard here but Maica keeps moving and retains side control.
Maica knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tello on the ground.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tello can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tello struggling a bit here.
Maica staying calm.
Tello can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tello is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tello is trying to get back to half guard.
Tello gets back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tello has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maica is working away from the top position though.
Tello is trying to get back to full guard.
Maica wants to control but Tello is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tello slips a jab and a cross from Maica.
#CL2#
Tello has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tello jumps guard but Maica stands there with Tello around his waist. Tello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunna Tello's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tello tries to clinch there but Maica circles away.
Tello wants to clinch.
Ja Maica is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Maica finds it's target.
Tello moves in looking to clinch but Maica pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maica.
Tello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maica is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica keeps the fight on the outside.
Tello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maica.
Ja Maica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Tello is trying to pull guard but Maica has him pressed against the cage.
Tello is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maica to keep the fight standing.
Tello is trying to pull guard but Maica has him pressed against the cage.
Ja Maica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunna Tello.
Tello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maica smiles and moves away.
Maica with a jab.#CL2#
Tello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maica, pushing him back against the cage.
Maica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tello fails to pull guard.
Maica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tello tries to pull guard but Maica holds him up against the cage and eventually Tello drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Tello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maica smiles and moves away.
Maica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tello can do to turn this around?
Tello takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tello takes one on the button.
Tello wants to clinch but Maica slips to the side
and Maica counters with a two punch combo.
Maica circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maica counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Maica.
Tello fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maica looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tello moves into the clinch.
Tello blocking some punches.
Tello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maica walks away with a smile on his face. Tello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tello wants to clinch
and Maica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tello.
Tello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maica.
#CL2#
Maica gets tackled into the cage by Tello. Tello maintains the clinch.
Tello has Maica pressed against the cage, preventing Maica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tello fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tello jumps guard but Maica stands there with Tello around his waist. Tello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maica just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tello tries to pull guard but Maica won't allow it.
Tello is trying to pull guard but Maica has him pressed against the cage.
Maica digs a right hand into Tello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tello's gas tank.
Maica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Maica drags the fight down to the ground.
Maica is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tello thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maica working a defensive guard here.
Tello wants to control from the top but Maica keeps moving.
Maica is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunna Tello's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maica tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tello doesn't manage to clinch there - Maica circles away.
Maica swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tello wants to clinch up but Maica keeps it at a distance.
Maica lands a really nice looking cross but Tello seems unphased.
Tello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maica circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Tello rushes Maica and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tello is trying to pull guard but Maica turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maica's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica misses with a body punch.
Tello is trying to pull guard but Maica turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ja Maica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunna Tello.
Tello keeps control of Maica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maica just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Maica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maica just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maica is trying to break the clinch but Tello is controlling him.
Tello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tello prevents a body shot from Maica.
Maica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Tello decides to pull guard.
Tello keeping moving, preventing Maica from controlling successfully.
Tello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tello looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Tello throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maica manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tello seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tello wants to pass the guard but Maica is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Tello is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tello looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Tello wants to control from the top but Maica keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tello drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tello jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maica keeping moving, preventing Tello from controlling successfully.
Tello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maica is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Tello is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maica is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maica has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tello will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maica sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tello is looking for a triangle but Maica pushes his legs off easily.
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 Ja Maica.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maica, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Maica! |
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