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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertrand is defended easily by Maynard.
Bertrand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertrand sprawls well. Bertrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Bertrand is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maynard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bertrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertrand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Bertrand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bertrand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bertrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bertrand clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Bertrand breaks the clinch.
Maynard darts in looking for a takedown but Bertrand gets double underhooks and turns Maynard into the cage. #TD2#
Bertrand manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bertrand's head.#SUB2#
Bertrand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Bertrand 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#
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Bertrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bertrand.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bertrand on the ground.
Bertrand is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Bertrand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bertrand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maynard tries to get out of the position.
Bertrand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Maynard has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bertrand escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bertrand!
Maynard tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
Maynard is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Bertrand decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bertrand is defended easily by Maynard.#T3#
Bertrand shoots in for a double leg but Maynard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bertrand looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Bertrand holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Bertrand manages to pull guard.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Bertrand blocks nicely.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard postures up.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bertrand utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Bertrand controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard postures up in Bertrand's guard and throws a big left but Bertrand blocks it.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bertrand is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Bertrand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Bertrand trying to control the position.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Bertrand blocks nicely.
Maynard throws a strike but Bertrand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertrand is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Maynard has an active guard here but Bertrand has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibou Bertrand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Bertrand. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Bertrand. Bertrand gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bertrand as he jumps to the side.
Bertrand fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard fails with the takedown
and Bertrand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bertrand sprawls well. Bertrand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Bertrand moves into the clinch.
Maynard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bertrand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maynard is working for takedown but Bertrand is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bertrand throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Bertrand is trying to stall.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bertrand is pressed up against the cage. Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bertrand down to the mat. Bertrand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bertrand pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard goes for a takedown attempt but Bertrand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bertrand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bertrand wants it to stay on the feet.
Bertrand tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bertrand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Bertrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maynard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bertrand after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Bertrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bertrand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bertrand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bertrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Bertrand counters with a body kick.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Bertrand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard goes for a double leg but Bertrand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bertrand continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Bertrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bertrand sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertrand tries to counter with a clinch but Maynard shakes him off and moves away.
Bertrand misses with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Bertrand instigates a clinch.
Bertrand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bertrand lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bibou Bertrand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maynard 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.#CL2#
Bertrand takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bertrand has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maynard uses from the top position.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bibou Bertrand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bertrand working a defensive guard here.
Bertrand wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard is in close to Bertrand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bertrand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard. #SUB2#
Bertrand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bertrand 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##SUB#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertrand pulls his head out easily.
Maynard tries to roll over but Bertrand keeps him under control.
Bertrand not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertrand.
Bertrand is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maynard! #SUB2#
Bertrand looking for a guillotine from mount but Maynard is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Bertrand wants to finish this one by submission but Maynard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bertrand.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Bertrand maintains control.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bertrand pulls his head out easily.
Bertrand is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bertrand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Bertrand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Bertrand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertrand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bertrand wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working. #SUB#
Maynard with the active half guard here but Bertrand passes nicely into side control.
Maynard defending against the ground and pound.
Bertrand gets to mount! Maynard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bertrand throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maynard because Bertrand loaded up on that one.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Bertrand maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bertrand is working for a guillotine from mount but Maynard frees his head quite easily.
Maynard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bibou Bertrand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bertrand has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bibou Bertrand! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Summers rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage.
Summers stops a takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Summers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Summers is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him.
Summers wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
Summers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paxton Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Maynard.
Summers cracks Maynard with a nice body shot.
Summers is pressed up against the cage. Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Summers down to the mat. Summers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Summers counters with a two punch combo.
Summers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers slaps away a takedown attempt from Maynard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Maynard looks to move away, Summers throws a big counter combo but Maynard just gets out of the way.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Maynard tries to get set, Summers tries to push him back and clinch up but Maynard manages to avoid the attempt.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Summers avoids it really well and circles away.
Summers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Summers.
Summers thuds a left hand into Maynard's body.
Summers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Summers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Summers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Summers rushes Maynard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC#
Summers breaks the clinch.
Maynard tries for a takedown but Summers circles away easily
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Summers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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#
Summers breaks from the clinch.
Summers stuffs the takedown.
Cassius Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Summers forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
Summers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Summers presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Summers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Summers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard looking for a takedown.
Summers gets underhooks to prevent Maynard's takedown attempt.
Maynard looks winded!
Maynard is looking for a takedown.
Summers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Summers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Maynard is rocked!
Maynard looks for a takedown but Summers sprawls well.
Summers throws a series of punches but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Summers lands with a hook. Maynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Summers finish him?
Summers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maynard seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Summers takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Summers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Summers 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 Maynard tumbling to the canvas! Summers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Maynard was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paxton Summers! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Maynard feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Maynard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Maynard 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#
Maynard 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. #SUB#
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Khan 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.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Maynard 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khan trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan throws a strike but Maynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Maynard 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#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.#SUB#
Khan is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #SUB#
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.#SUB2#
Maynard 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. #T3##SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Maynard won't allow Khan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Khan tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan 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#
Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Maynard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Khan shoots in.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Khan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maynard sprawls well initially but Khan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khan stops Maynard from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Maynard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maynard to regain full guard.
Khan postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Khan throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khan's guard. Nice move by Maynard!#REVB#
Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet. #SUB#
Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan 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#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Khan working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Khan 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.#SUB2#
Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cassius Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Khan 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.#SUB#
Khan working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Maynard 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.
Khan 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Khan working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
#SUB#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #SUB2#
Maynard 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cassius Maynard 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##TD2#
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Maynard is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maynard to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Maynard is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Maynard is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Maynard is looking for a kimura here.
Khan wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Maynard.
Khan tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Maynard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maynard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan is pressing down on Maynard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Khan 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.#SUB2#
Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard. #SUB#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB2#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Maynard 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#
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Khan wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan. #T4#
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Maynard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Khan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Temujin Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maynard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Maynard!
Cassius Maynard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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