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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maynard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
Maynard looks winded!
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maynard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Maynard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Maynard won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux pushes Maynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maynards head.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maynard.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maynard's face.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maynard's face.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maynard up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand. #T4#
Thibodeaux pushes Maynard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thibodeaux gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maynard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunrise Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maynard has time to react.#CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
Thibodeaux gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thibodeaux smiles and moves away.
Thibodeaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.#CL#
Thibodeaux forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Maynard's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Good body shot from Thibodeaux.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maynards head.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Maynard's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux stalls.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maynard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
A right hand to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux works on Maynard's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right from Thibodeaux. #T4#
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux is working Maynard over against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux is working Maynard over against the cage.
Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thibodeaux after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunrise Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux maintains the clinch.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maynard blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards. #ROC#Maynard is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maynard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Maynard takes a shot to the head.
Maynard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sunrise Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maynard tries to score a body lock takedown but Thibodeaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sunrise Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.#T4#
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maynard stalling in the clinch but Thibodeaux improves position.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Octavio Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunrise Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunrise Thibodeaux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Beast tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
#TD2#
Maynard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beast sprawls well initially but Maynard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maynard is thwarting Beast's attempts to control the position.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beast tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beast manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maynard stops Beast from standing up.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beast is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maynard, into his guard. #REVR#
Beast looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maynard can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Beast is fighting to break Maynard's control of his arms but Maynard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beast content to stall in guard here.
Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maynard's guard.
Maynard has Beast pulled in close to control his posture.
Beast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Beast distracts Maynard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beast being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maynard's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Maynard pushes him off.
Maynard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Beast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Beast on that attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maynard enables Beast to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maynard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beast wants to get up but he can't break Maynard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.
Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beast trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #T4#
Beast stops Maynard from standing up.
Beast forces his way into half guard.
Maynard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maynard is not content to let Beast control the position.
Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beast. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Beast closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beast lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Beast 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 looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maynard won't allow Beast to sweep him here.
Maynard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beast trying to strike off his back.
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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Beast has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beast is looking to stand up but Maynard isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Maynard content to stall in guard here.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maynard content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maynard misses with a takedown
and Beast counters with a one-two to the body.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Good work by Beast as he checks the leg kick.
Beast went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maynard keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.#T3#
Beast wants to get back to his feet.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
Beast misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maynard stops Beast from getting back to his feet.
Beast tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Gabe Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Maynard.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Maynard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beast's guard.
Beast throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Beast looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beast has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maynard has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard taking a breather here.
Maynard working the head with strikes.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Maynard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beast tries to bench press Maynard off him but Maynard keeps the position.
Beast wants to control but Maynard postures up.
Beast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Maynard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maynard prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beast is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard taking a breather here.
Beast taking a bit of punishment here - Maynard scoring with strikes. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Maynard controls the position.
Maynard scores with punches from side control.
Beast is trying to escape the position but Maynard is controlling the position.
Beast is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maynard connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Maynard controls the position.
Beast tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Beast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beast is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beast is being controlled here.
Beast wants to control but Maynard postures up.
A lull in the action here as Maynard stalls from top position.
Maynard is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Maynard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Beast wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Beast.
Beast being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beast is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beast is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Beast decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maynard.
Beast trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Maynard! |
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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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