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Event:
MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard. #TD2#
Maynard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maynard is in Robinson's guard.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Maynard distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maynard 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Maynard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Maynard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robinson controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Robinson pulls Maynard in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maynard controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Maynard ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Maynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maynard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jace Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maynard looks winded!
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson lands a jab to Maynard's midsection.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Robinson lands a big uppercut and Maynard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maynard looks OK. Robinson waves Maynard back to his feet!
Robinson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Maynard out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jace Robinson!
Jace Robinson is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAH 3 - Cruz vs Berg
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Maynard moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maynard is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Maynard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
Maynard thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple. #T1#
Jones tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Maynard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maynard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Maynard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maynard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
Maynard working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maynard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Maynard in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maynard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Maynard avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Maynard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maynard controlling from mount.
Maynard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Maynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Maynard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones wants to control the position but Maynard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maynard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
Maynard controlling the pace.
Maynard working Jones over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maynard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Maynard trying to control the pace.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Maynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maynard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones is looking to control Maynard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Octavio Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
#ES#
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maynard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maynard is stalling here.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Maynard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Maynard tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Maynard with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Maynard stops Jones from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard 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.
Maynard stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maynard postures up.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Maynard backpedaling.
#TD2#
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Maynard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Maynard lands a takedown into guard.
Maynard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maynard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maynard 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.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Maynard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones wanted to stand there but Maynard had control of the position.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maynard dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Maynard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maynard landing with the ground and pound.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Maynard 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maynard lands a couple of elbows.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Maynard 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.
Maynard lands a couple of elbows.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maynard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Maynard stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Octavio Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Maynard. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maynard 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Maynard! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frota as he jumps to the side.
Maynard is looking to clinch.
Frota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Octavio Maynard has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Frota.#KD2#
Frota drops Maynard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maynard looks back up at him and smiles so Frota waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Maynard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frota finds Maynard's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Maynard flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Frota lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Maynard will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Frota! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Shlat lands a head kick. Maynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shlat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maynard. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maynard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Shlat's face as Maynard controls the position.
Shlat tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Maynard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shlat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Maynard tries to move to mount but Shlat blocks the move with his legs.
Shlat seems a little lost for a moment, as Maynard dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shlat is avoiding damage well.
Maynard throws an elbow but Shlat slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shlat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shlat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard. #T1#
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shlat wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Maynard 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.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Maynard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shlat pushes Maynard off looking to stand but Maynard dives back in and keeps control.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shlat is breathing heavily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Shlat sprawls well.
Maynard dives in and grabs Shlat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shlat pushes down on Maynard's head and hops out.
Nordan Shlat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlat throws out a leg kick but Maynard moves out of range and Shlat only half commits.
Maynard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Maynard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maynard lands in his opponent's guard.
Shlat wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Shlat managing to control the position.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Maynard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maynard is taking a breather. Shlat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes.
Maynard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maynard lands with a punch from half guard.
Maynard controlling the pace.
It looks like Maynard 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.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Maynard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Maynard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maynard is thwarting Shlat's attempts to control the position.
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shlat is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Maynard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maynard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Maynard controlling the pace.
Octavio Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shlat wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Shlat trying to get back to full guard but Maynard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shlat is bucking up trying to escape but Maynard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard landing shots from mount. #T2#
Maynard controlling from mount.
Maynard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shlat looks a forlorn figure.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard controlling from the full mount.
Shlat wants to hold on but Maynard pushes him away.
Maynard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maynard controlling the position easily from mount.
Maynard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Maynard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Let's hope that Maynard 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.
Maynard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maynard controlling his opponent.
Maynard unloading with bombs!
Maynard with good strikes from the mount here!
Shlat is bucking up trying to escape but Maynard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Shlat is rocked!
Maynard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Shlat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maynard postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Shlat bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Maynard and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Octavio Maynard! |
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