Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Kenardly misses.
Kenardly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenardly as he jumps to the side.
Maiden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenardly defends it nicely.
Kenardly lands a really nice looking cross but Maiden seems unphased.
Kenardly cracks Maiden with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kenardly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenardly.
Kenardly misses with a head kick.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Kenardly moves out of range easily.
Maiden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kenardly counters with a three punch combo that has Maiden backing up. Maiden nods at Kenardly to acknowledge the strikes.
Maiden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenardly avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Kenardly lands a head kick. Maiden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenardly.
Kenardly jabs Maiden right on the nose. Maiden blinks but takes it well.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Kenardly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lars Kenardly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.#T1#
Maiden slips a jab from Kenardly.
Kenardly stuffs the takedown attempt from Maiden. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenardly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maiden's head.#ROC#
Maiden is rocked!#CL2#
Maiden has managed to clinch.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenardly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenardly.
Kenardly working Maiden over with knees to the body.
Maiden throws a head punch that misses.
Maiden misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kenardly breaks the clinch.
Maiden walks into a left hand.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenardly finish him?
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kenardly counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenardly avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Kenardly lands a big head kick that sends Maiden to the canvas! Kenardly follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Kenardly!
Our winner, Lars Kenardly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Maiden lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maiden lands a high kick!
Maiden walks into a left hand.
Maiden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maiden slips under a jab.
Burns scores with a one two! Maiden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maiden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns. #T1#
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maiden circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns blocks a head kick by Maiden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a head kick!
Burns scores with a kick to the body.
Maiden throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks. #T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Maiden down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Maiden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Maiden is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Eddy Maiden's cut even more.
Maiden tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns moves out of range as Maiden throws a body kick.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Maiden looks winded!
Burns cracks Maiden with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maiden falls to his knees and Burns doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Maiden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick
and Coleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maiden wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman is thwarting Maiden's attempts to control the position.
Coleman trying to pass the guard but Maiden defending well.
Coleman working Maiden over with strikes.
Maiden trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maiden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Maiden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coleman wants to get up but he can't break Maiden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Coleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Coleman trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maiden working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Coleman distracts Maiden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman 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.
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maiden looking to control.
Maiden wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman distracts Maiden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maiden's head.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Maiden is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Coleman wants to take a breather but Maiden is having none of it.
Maiden tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coleman is keen to just control but Maiden is a slippery customer.
Maiden tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Maiden tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Maiden tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Maiden tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Maiden has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman trying to mount his opponent but Maiden defends it.
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Black Coleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Coleman.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maiden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Coleman cracks Maiden with an open hand slap.
Maiden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Maiden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman scores with a jab. Maiden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman checks the leg kick.
Coleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Coleman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maiden with a body shot.
Maiden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maiden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Coleman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Coleman is trying to control the position but Maiden postures up. #SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maiden defends well.
Maiden preventing the sweep.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maiden's guard. #REVB#
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maiden wants to hit a switch here but Coleman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maiden there!
Maiden is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coleman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Black Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman breaks from Maiden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maiden hang on?
Maiden is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Maiden to control.
The referee warns Maiden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Coleman.
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maiden?
Maiden working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Coleman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maiden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Maiden is rocked!
Coleman connects with a bit shot that sees Maiden covering up! More strikes from Coleman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coleman is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman!
Black Coleman made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Maiden.
Moorman lands a right hook to the body.
Maiden is looking to slow Moorman down with leg kicks.
Moorman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moorman.
Maiden lands with a slapping head kick.
Maiden moves out of range as Moorman strikes.
Maiden scores with a head kick.
Maiden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Moorman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maiden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moorman misses with a straight right.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moorman misses the jab.
Maiden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moorman manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moorman scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Moorman avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden fakes the leg kick and cracks Moorman in the body.
Maiden throws a head kick that half lands.
Maiden lands a head kick. Moorman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Moorman.
Moorman throws a jab but it's blocked by Maiden.
Moorman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.
Moorman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maiden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moorman's calf.#T1#
Maiden throws a nice head kick!
Moorman fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Maiden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maiden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moorman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maiden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Maiden has hold of Moorman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Moorman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maiden cranks the arm and Moorman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Moorman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddy Maiden!
A victorious Eddy Maiden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Maiden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maiden somewhat.
Maiden has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Maiden drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Maiden tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
An inside leg kick from Maiden misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Maiden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Maiden shoots in.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Maiden shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson wants to stand up but Maiden is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Anderson pushes Maiden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maiden backing away here, and Anderson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Maiden backs off Anderson throws a huge counter combo but Maiden manages to avoid it all.
Arn Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson misses the jab.
Maiden throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Maiden.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maiden slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
Maiden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Maiden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Anderson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maiden keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Anderson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Maiden's knee but Maiden avoids it well.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson!
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Maiden.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range. #T4#
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maiden. That did some damage!
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maiden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Maiden shoots in.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arn Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maiden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Maiden slips under a jab.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maiden throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Anderson throws a fast counter high kick but Maiden manages to duck under it in time.
Maiden tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arn Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maiden circles away.
Maiden tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Maiden's leg. Maiden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Maiden lands but Anderson takes it in his stride. #TD#
Maiden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Maiden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Anderson kicks off Maiden and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maiden's head backwards.#TD#
Maiden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Arn Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to stand up but Maiden is controlling him. #T2#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Maiden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Maiden isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Maiden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
Eddy Maiden's cut is getting worse.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Maiden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Maiden tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Maiden fails to land.
Maiden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maiden tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maiden.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maiden tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Maiden misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Maiden avoids nicely.
Maiden throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maiden throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Maiden shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson throws a hook but Maiden avoids it easily.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Maiden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arn Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maiden somewhat.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Maiden.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Maiden throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Maiden's shoulder, as Maiden tries to avoid the shot.
Maiden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson tries to bum rush Maiden with a series of wild strikes but Maiden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maiden tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Maiden avoids nicely.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Maiden throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maiden tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Maiden blocks a leg kick.
Maiden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Maiden ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Maiden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maiden content to stall in guard here.
Maiden throws a big right hand that misses.
Maiden 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.
Maiden preventing the sweep.
Maiden trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Anderson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maiden is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maiden cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Arn Anderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Maiden with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Maiden down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Maiden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Maiden is rocked!#CUT2#
Eddy Maiden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Anderson throws a monster overhand right that drops Maiden! Anderson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arn Anderson!
Arn Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVIII
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##CL#
Putin instigates a clinch.
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Maiden won't want to take too many of those.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Maiden throws a head punch that misses.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Putin lands a left hand.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maiden's face.
A head punch on the inside from Maiden fails to land.
Maiden dodges an elbow strike from Putin.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden dodges an elbow strike from Putin.
Maiden gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maiden takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Maiden.
Maiden misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Maiden.
I was talking to Putin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maiden avoids the damage to the body.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maiden takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Maiden lands an uppercut.
Maiden misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
A right hook to the body lands for Maiden.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Maiden shrugs off.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
Maiden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maiden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands an elbow just above Maiden 's eye.
Maiden lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maiden lands a shot to the body.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maiden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maiden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Maiden.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
Maiden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maiden backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Eddy Maiden's cut even more.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maiden.
Maiden prevents a body shot from Putin.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Maiden looks winded!
Maiden takes an elbow to the temple.
Maiden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Maiden's ribcage.
A short left from Putin. #T3#
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Maiden on the inside.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
The cut above Eddy Maiden's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Maiden is rocked!
A knee to the head by Putin.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?#CUT#
Eddy Maiden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maiden takes a knee to the side of the body.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maiden's defenses.
Maiden is pressed against the cage. Putin pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Maiden! Two more big strikes from Putin and Maiden crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
Post fight, Vlad Putin took to the microphone: 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.

Event: OFC 336: Bright
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Payne.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne throws a leg kick but Maiden moved away.
Maiden misses with a leg kick
and Payne counters with a one-two to the body.
Payne throws a solid leg kick but Maiden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Payne.
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne keeps the fight on the outside.
Maiden thows a leg kick but Payne checks it
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Payne counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Payne moves out of range of the body kick.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Maiden misses
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payne is looking to counter punch.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maiden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Payne checks it well.
Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maidens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Payne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maiden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Payne wants to stand but Maiden is controlling the position. #T1#
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payne pulls Maiden in close to his closed guard and prevents Maiden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maiden won't allow Payne to get back to his feet.
Payne trying to control the position here.
Maiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Payne is keeping the position for now.
Maiden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Payne is controlling Maiden's posture.
Maiden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Payne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Payne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maiden is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Payne stands up from Maiden's guard - Payne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maiden swinging wildly here.
Payne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Max Payne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Maiden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maiden wants to counter the offense by Payne and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Maiden shoots in and gets a takedown into Payne's guard.#ES#
Payne kicks Maiden off and gets to his feet.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
Maiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Payne throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maiden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maiden just manages to avoid it.
Maiden throws a head kick that half lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maiden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maiden throws a head kick that Payne semi-blocks.
That kick from Payne tenderised Maiden's leg. Maiden is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Payne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Payne has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maiden has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Payne has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maiden throws a lazy head kick
and Payne counters with a nice body shot.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Payne lands a right hook to the body.
Payne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maiden is out of range and Payne settles back down.
Maiden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maiden throws a solid leg kick but Payne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maiden.
Payne connects with a leg kick. Maiden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maiden looks for the body kick but Payne saw that one coming.
Maiden lands a head kick. Payne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Payne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maiden is looking to clinch but Payne is avoiding it.
Maiden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Payne blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Payne changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Payne misses with a straight right.
Payne stuns Maiden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maiden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Payne swivels and escapes.
Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Payne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maiden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Payne sees coming a mile off.
Payne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Payne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Maiden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payne blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payne stalks Maiden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maiden's face. Maiden staggers backwards, shaken.
Payne lands a jab to the head.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Maiden should have avoided that one.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Payne misses with a looping right.
Payne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Payne.
Maiden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maiden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Maiden throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Payne misses with a leg kick. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Payne!
Maiden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Payne counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Maiden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Payne sprawls well initially but Maiden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Payne is in trouble now - Maiden has advanced to mount!
Maiden fails to move to back control.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Maiden wants to control the pace but Payne is squirming around nicely.
Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?
Payne wants to control but Maiden is having none of it.
Payne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Payne is squirming around, avoiding Maiden's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Payne wants to try and get back to his feet.
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!
Maiden avoids the attempt from Payne to control.
Payne really wants to buck Maiden off and get back to his feet.
Payne is looking to get to half guard.
Maiden controlling his opponent.
Maiden looking to control but Payne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Payne wants to control but Maiden is having none of it.#SUB2#
Maiden looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Maiden avoids the attempt from Payne to control.
Maiden won't let Payne get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Maiden avoids the attempt from Payne to control.
Maiden dominating with strikes here.
Maiden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Payne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Payne trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maiden is looking to work his way around to Payne's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Maiden has control of Payne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Payne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Payne is squirming around, avoiding Maiden's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Payne tries to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Maiden fails to advance to Payne's back.
Payne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Payne tries to hold on but Maiden pushes him away. #ES#
Payne bucks up and throws Maiden to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Maiden shoots and misses
and Payne counters with a three punch combo that has Maiden backing up. Maiden nods at Payne to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden shoots in for a double leg but Payne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Payne but Payne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Payne misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Payne dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden throws a head kick that Payne semi-blocks.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden fails with a takedown attempt.
Maiden has his takedown stuffed
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payne scores with a jab. Maiden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payne cracks Maiden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Payne circles away easily
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Payne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payne.
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Maiden off balance momentarily.
Payne misses with a body shot.
Maiden tries to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Payne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Payne feints and then cracks Maiden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maiden down. #T1#
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Payne leaves Maiden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Maiden slips the punch.
Maiden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne misses with an uppercut.
Maiden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maiden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maiden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Payne as he jumps to the side.
Payne tried to score with a low kick but Maiden checks it.
Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Maiden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne is looking to reverse the position.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maiden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne keeping his opponent close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maiden prevents Payne from escaping the position.
Maiden trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Maiden looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Maiden tries for a kimura but Payne is defending well. #T3##ES#
Payne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Maiden doesn't manage to clinch there - Payne circles away.
Maiden misses with a takedown
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maiden's head backwards.
Max Payne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maiden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Maiden looks to land a body kick but Payne moved away.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Payne counters with a low kick, right behind Maiden 's knee.
Maiden walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maiden is defended easily by Payne.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maiden shoots for a double leg takedown but Payne sprawls well. He's pushed Maiden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Payne.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maiden momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Payne.
Payne lands a nice shot to the body.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maiden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Payne is fending him off so far but Maiden persists. Nope, Payne circles away and we're back to standing.
Payne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payne throws a series of strikes that have Maiden backpedaling.
Payne lands a head kick. Maiden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid body kick from Maiden.
Maiden tries to land a body kick
and Payne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Payne sizes up Maiden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Payne counters with an inside leg kick.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Maiden walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maiden momentarily.
Payne lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Payne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Payne!
A very excited looking Max Payne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Akagi avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Akagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akagi throws a front kick aimed at Maiden's knee but Maiden avoids it well.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akagi. That did some damage!
Maiden tries to clinch up but Akagi circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Akagi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maiden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maiden tries to land a leg kick but Akagi saw it coming and moves away.
Akagi wants to clinch up but Maiden keeps it at a distance.
Akagi throws a body kick that misses.
Maiden shoots and misses
and Akagi counters with a nice body shot.
Akagi blocks a leg kick.
Akagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akagi scores with a kick to the body.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Akagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Yasuhiro Akagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Akagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maiden's calf.
A low kick from Maiden is predictable there
and Akagi counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Akagi's head coaches at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Akagi is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Akagi checks a leg kick.
Maiden scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maiden.
Akagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Maiden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maiden trying to control the action but Akagi is working from the bottom.
Akagi tries to buck Maiden off but Maiden is having none of it.
My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Maiden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Maiden wants to control but Akagi is keeping him busy.
Akagi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Akagi is defending well.
Akagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Maiden taking a breather here.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but Akagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Akagi wants to control but Maiden postures up.
Akagi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Maiden has an Americana. Akagi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maiden is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maiden hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD502
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Maiden misses with a leg kick.
Söderlund wants to land a leg kick but Maiden is out of range.
Maiden tries to work over Söderlund's front leg with a kick but Söderlund checks it.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Maiden misses
and Söderlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maiden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Söderlund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maiden's sensitive parts.
Söderlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maiden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Söderlund throws a looping overhand right but Maiden ducks down to avoid it.
Söderlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden.
Maiden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maiden takes one to the side of the head.
Söderlund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maiden is out of range and Söderlund settles back down.
Maiden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Söderlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Söderlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden lands a front kick.
Maiden avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Söderlund works the jab nicely.
Söderlund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Söderlund misses with a body kick. #T1#
Söderlund avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Söderlund appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Söderlund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick from Maiden.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Söderlund lunges at Maiden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maiden's hand.
Maiden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maiden moves out of range as Söderlund strikes.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Söderlund avoids a kick to the body.
Söderlund fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maiden just manages to avoid it.
Maiden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Söderlund is out of range.
Maiden slips a jab from Söderlund.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Söderlund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maiden on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Söderlund misses with a head kick. #T2#
Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Söderlund.
Söderlund sets himself, and Maiden steps forward looking for the clinch! Söderlund avoids it this time.
Maiden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Söderlund to score with a decent uppercut.
Söderlund throws a jab when Maiden was well out of range.
Maiden slips under a jab from Söderlund.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maiden. Söderlund shrugs it off though.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Söderlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Söderlund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maiden under the eye.
Maiden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Söderlund counters with a straight right hand.
Maiden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maiden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Söderlund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maiden throws a low kick but Söderlund avoids it.
Maiden lands a leg kick that knocks Söderlund off balance momentarily.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Söderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maiden throws a series of punches but Söderlund avoids them all with ease.
Söderlund throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Söderlund throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Söderlund blocks the leg kick.
Maiden misses with the body kick
and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Söderlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Maiden slams his shin into Söderlund's torso.
Maiden misses with the body kick
and Söderlund counters with a right hand to the body.
Maiden staying out of range there.
Söderlund is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maiden tries to clinch but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden.
Maiden throws a lazy body kick
and Söderlund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maiden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Söderlund throwing a counter right hand but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Maiden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Söderlund counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Söderlund.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses
and Söderlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maiden avoids the body shot from Söderlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Söderlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Söderlund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Söderlund moves out of range as Maiden throws a body kick.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Maiden sees coming a mile off.
Söderlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maiden throws a low kick but Söderlund avoids it.
Söderlund throwing a counter right hand but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Maiden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Söderlund misses with a hook.
Söderlund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Söderlund. #CL2#
Maiden instigates a clinch.
Maiden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maiden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Söderlund.
Good body shot from Maiden.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Maiden blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land.
Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maidens head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Söderlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maiden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Söderlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Maiden sees coming a mile off.
Söderlund throws a big shot that misses.
Söderlund misses with a body kick.
Maiden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Söderlund.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Söderlund quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maiden lands a head kick!
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Söderlund scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund scores with a push kick.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Maiden rushes Söderlund and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Söderlund misses with some punches.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Söderlund lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maiden goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Söderlund prevents a body shot from Maiden.
Söderlund pushes Maiden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Söderlund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maiden or not.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Söderlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage.
Söderlund pushes Maiden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mats Söderlund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maiden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund lands an uppercut.
Maiden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maiden swings wildly with an uppercut but Söderlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Söderlund lands with a light punch inside.
Maiden misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Söderlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maiden can't find room to land a body shot as Söderlund controls the action.
Maiden is trying to stall.
Maiden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land.
Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden misses with the head strike.
Maiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Söderlund blocks an uppercut.
Maiden prevents a body shot from Söderlund.
Söderlund gets through Maiden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?
Maiden misses with the head strike.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maiden lands a nice uppercut.
Söderlund misses with a body punch.
Söderlund lands a right hand. #T3#
Maiden throws a head punch that misses.
Maiden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Söderlund misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Söderlund.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Söderlund.
Maiden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund is leaning against Maiden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maiden blocks a body shot from Söderlund.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maiden misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Söderlund.
Maiden is breathing heavily.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Maiden blocks it. #BC#
Söderlund manages to break the clinch.
Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Söderlund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Söderlund cracks Maiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Söderlund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Söderlund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Söderlund dips to his left and cracks Maiden with an uppercut!
Söderlund lands a head shot.
Söderlund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Söderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maiden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Söderlund scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maiden in his tracks.
Maiden is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Söderlund explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maiden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maiden takes one to the chin there.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Söderlund checks it well.
As Maiden backs away, Söderlund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Maiden. #CL2#
Maiden closes the distance and pushes Söderlund back into the cage.
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage.
Söderlund avoiding damage as Maiden throws knees to the body.
Maiden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Söderlund.
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Maiden controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Söderlund.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund is working Maiden over against the cage.
Maiden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Söderlund tries to work over Maiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maiden scores with a hook to the body.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Söderlund gets through Maiden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Söderlund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Maiden struggles to land a body shot inside as Söderlund controls his hands.
Söderlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Söderlund lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a hook that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Maiden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a body punch.
Söderlund presses Maiden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Söderlund lands a body punch in the clinch.
Söderlund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maiden backwards. #ROC#
Maiden is rocked!
Söderlund cracks Maiden with a nice body shot.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Söderlund finish him?
Söderlund scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Söderlund.
Maiden seems to have recovered his senses.
Söderlund scores with a shot to the side of Maiden's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Söderlund.
Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Söderlund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Söderlund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maiden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Maiden back against the cage.
Maiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Söderlund's elbow.
Söderlund lands a big right hand that drops Maiden! The killer instinct kicks in and Söderlund finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Söderlund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Söderlund!
Mats Söderlund gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD496: FORCEE
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Maiden connects with a high kick.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maiden's sensitive parts.
Maiden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maiden throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Maiden only half commits.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown sizes up Maiden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Maiden's ribs.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maiden looks winded!
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maiden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown digs a good body shot into Maiden's ribs.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Brown tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown sets himself, and Maiden steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown motions for Maiden to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maiden doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Maiden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Maiden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Brown cracks Maiden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maiden to stand back up!#ROC#
Maiden is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden leaves his chin hanging out and Brown seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Maiden crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Brown!

Event: AD489: Ethereal stroke again
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Iwoba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maiden's half guard.
Maiden wants to get back to full guard.
Maiden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maiden.
Maiden working a defensive guard but Iwoba passes into half guard.
Maiden is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba controlling the pace.
Iwoba is continuing to stall.
Iwoba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maiden is looking for a sweep. Iwoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Iwoba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Iwoba thows a huge punch but Maiden dodges it nicely.
Maiden pushes Iwoba off but Iwoba dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiden is not content to let Iwoba control the position.
Maiden manages to get back to half guard.
Maiden wants to get back to full guard.
Maiden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maiden 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.
Maiden working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Maiden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Iwoba from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Iwoba lands a couple of digs.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Iwoba stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maiden has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Iwoba manages to get his head free but now Maiden has transitioned to an armbar! Iwoba grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maiden! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Maiden slips a straight right by Fadden.
Maiden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fadden checks a low kick from Maiden.
Maiden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fadden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadden blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fadden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Fadden.
Maiden blocks a jab.
Fadden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fadden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadden.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadden. That did some damage!
Fadden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maiden back to the cage. Fadden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden looks to land a left hand but Fadden moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maiden!
Fadden connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Fadden.
Maiden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fadden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maiden. #T1#
Fadden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden.
A big right from Maiden misses.
Maiden throws a front kick that sends Fadden stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Fadden misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Fadden.
Fadden misses with a hook. Maiden ducked under it nicely.
Maiden throws a head kick that Fadden semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fadden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadden checks the leg kick.
Fadden throws a jab but it's blocked by Maiden.
John Fadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadden throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Maiden misses.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fadden catches Maiden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Maiden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadden. Maiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses.
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Fadden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maiden!
Fadden throws a front kick aimed at Maiden's knee but Maiden avoids it well.
Fadden avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden blocks a jab.
Maiden pushes Fadden away with a front kick.
Fadden avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Fadden checks a low kick from Maiden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadden. Maiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Fadden.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maiden!
Fadden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maiden.
A jab from Fadden finds it's way through Maiden's defenses.
Maiden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Maiden tenderised Fadden's leg. Fadden is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Fadden throws a hook to the side of Maiden's head but Maiden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadden throws a jab but it's blocked by Maiden.
Maiden looks for the body kick but Fadden saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Maiden misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fadden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Fadden checks it.
Maiden staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Fadden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fadden blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadden.
Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Maiden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Fadden.
Fadden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadden scores with a decent looking hook.
Maiden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fadden will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Fadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fadden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fadden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maiden shoots in for a double leg but Fadden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fadden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maiden.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden fails with the takedown.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fadden counters with a stiff right hand.
Fadden checks a low kick from Maiden.
Fadden connects with the punch.
Maiden misses with a leg kick.
Maiden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fadden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Fadden.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a right hand that Fadden ducks under and follows up with a left that Fadden also avoids with ease.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fadden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
Fadden dodges the punch combination from Maiden.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fadden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maiden - the referee stops the clock and Fadden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maiden. Fadden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadden. Maiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadden moves out of range as Maiden throws a body kick.
Fadden throws a jab but it's blocked by Maiden.
Fadden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fadden throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maiden.
Fadden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maiden slips a straight right by Fadden.
Fadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maiden is looking to chop away at Fadden's legs.
Jab from Fadden.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden looks to land a body kick but Fadden moved away.
Fadden blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Fadden lands with a shot to the body.
John Fadden is winning the standup battle so far.
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maiden.
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Fadden moved away.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Fadden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maiden blocks the body kick.
Maiden drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fadden defends it well.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden throws a leg kick but Fadden moved away.
A jab from Maiden misses.
Fadden tried to counter with a leg kick but Maiden avoided it.#T1#
Maiden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fadden finds it's way round the side to connect with Maiden's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maiden.
Fadden throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Fadden digs a good body shot into Maiden's ribs.
Maiden is breathing heavily.
Maiden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Maiden misses.
Maiden throws a push kick but Fadden slaps the foot to one side.
Maiden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fadden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Fadden. Beautiful body shot.
Fadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maiden defending well as Fadden loads up on a big left hand.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Fadden.
Fadden lands a nice hook to Maiden's body. Maiden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Maiden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Maiden is rocked!
Fadden punishes Maiden's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Maiden shoots for a double leg takedown but Fadden sprawls well. He's pushed Maiden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Fadden.
Maiden scores with a spinning back kick!
Fadden throws a jab when Maiden was well out of range.
Maiden walks into a jab.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Maiden.
The fighters circling - Fadden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maiden throws a counter combo.
Maiden catches Fadden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fadden throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Fadden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maiden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maiden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maiden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maiden.
Fadden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Maiden avoids the body shot from Fadden. #T3#
Fadden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maiden takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Fadden does it's job there.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadden finish him?
Fadden cracks Maiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fadden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Fadden.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadden lands a jab.
Fadden cracks Maiden on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Maiden falls backwards against the cage. Fadden follows up with more strikes that drop Maiden to his knees. Fadden keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Maiden! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fadden!
John Fadden opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: AD472: Another way
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Glass lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maiden takes a step back to recover.
Maiden 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.
Maiden scores with the left hand. Glass knows he should have avoided that one.
Maiden goes for a double leg but Glass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glass continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Maiden drives through with a takedown into Glass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glass keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Glass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden is looking to work some ground and pound but Glass has wrist control.
Maiden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Glass manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Glass stands up from Maiden's guard - Glass perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maiden.
Glass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Glass moves out of range of the body kick.
And Glass counters with a quick kick to the body but Maiden blocks it.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Glass.
Maiden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
It appears Glass was looking to counter with a kick there.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Glass. That snapped Maiden's head back. #TD2#
Maiden scores with a takedown into Glass's guard.
Maiden won't allow Glass to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.
Glass is looking to stand up but Maiden isn't so interested in that idea.
Glass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Maiden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Glass has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maiden is working away from the top position though.
Glass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glass wants to stand and escape but Maiden is having none of it.
Maiden trying to control but Glass is working from the bottom.
Maiden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maiden stands up over Glass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Glass wants to stand up but Maiden is controlling him.
Glass wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Glass has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maiden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Glass.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maiden tries to land a front kick but Glass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maiden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glass pinned against the cage. Glass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily.
Glass is looking to counter punch.
Glass sizes up Maiden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Good leg kick by Maiden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glass lands a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Glass.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glass sprawls well. Glass wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Glass bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Glass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Maiden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass scores with a shot to the body.
Maiden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glass is able to avoid easily.
Maiden throws a chopping leg kick but Glass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maiden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glass is out of range and Maiden settles back down.
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
Maiden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maiden has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Glass.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Glass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Glass pushes Maiden up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glass.
Glass lands a right hand.
Maiden tries to pull guard but Glass won't allow it.
Glass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maiden is trying to pull guard but Glass has him pressed against the cage.
Maiden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glass smiles and moves away.
Desmond Glass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maiden moves forwards but Glass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glass cracks Maiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Maiden with that takedown attempt.
Glass blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Glass avoids the head kick by Maiden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maiden misses the shot to the body.
Glass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?#T1#
Glass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Maiden 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.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass connects with a body shot.
Maiden blocks a head kick by Glass.
Maiden feints the counter takedown.
Maiden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Maiden 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.
Maiden is looking to score with low kicks.
Maiden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glass swivels and escapes.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maiden is breathing heavily.
Maiden shoots in but no luck this time.
Maiden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glass checks a leg kick.
Maiden shoots for a double leg takedown but Glass sprawls well. He's pushed Maiden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maiden takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Glass. Maiden shrugs it off though.
Maiden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Glass. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maiden looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Glass.
Maiden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glass.
Glass scores with a hook.
Maiden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Glass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maiden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glass. That's going to slow Maiden down.
Glass lands with a cross.
Glass scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maiden.
Glass feints and then cracks Maiden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maiden down.
Glass lands with a kick to the temple. Maiden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Glass delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glass - that will leave a mark!
Glass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily. #T3#
Glass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Glass throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! Glass slams his shin into Maiden's torso.
Maiden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glass fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiden throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glass.
Maiden takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Maiden's front leg but catches the back leg as Maiden tries to avoid it.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glass thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maiden if he has to take too many more of those.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters circling a little - Glass finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Glass. Maiden shrugs it off though.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maiden on the side of the head.
Glass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maiden. #CL#
Glass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maiden, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Maiden avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Maiden takes a knee right on the jaw!
Glass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Glass.
Glass lands a good knee to the midsection. Maiden won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Glass.
Glass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Glass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maiden.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glass looking to throw knees to the head but Maiden is blocking nicely.
Glass landing knees to the body.
Glass scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Glass lands a head kick!
Glass scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Maiden with that takedown attempt.
Glass digs a good hook to Maiden's body.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glass blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Glass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maiden under the eye.#TD2#
Maiden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Maiden trying to control the position but Glass is working away.
Maiden tries to score with some ground and pound. Glass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Maiden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Glass is looking for a sweep.
Maiden misses with the ground and pound.
Maiden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Maiden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working.
Maiden tries to score with some ground and pound. Glass controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but Glass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maiden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Glass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maiden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Glass will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Glass tries to bench press Maiden off him but Maiden keeps the position.
Glass on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Glass is defending well.
Glass is not content to let Maiden control the position. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maiden working the body and head with strikes.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glass pushes Maiden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maiden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Glass is looking to regain half guard here but Maiden keeps moving and retains side control.
Glass sneaks a leg under to get back to 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.
Glass tries to roll over but Maiden keeps him under control.
Maiden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Glass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glass manages to get to full guard.
Maiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glass is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Glass is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maiden presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Glass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!
After winning the bout, Desmond Glass thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#83 Ibaka vs Paquette
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Maiden moved out of range.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Maiden.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Maiden ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Maiden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Maiden.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Maiden avoids it well.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maiden doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Maiden should have avoided that one.
Maiden throws a head kick that half lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maiden.#TD#
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maiden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Maiden! #T1#
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Maiden throwing strikes but missing.
Maiden throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maiden escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Maiden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is staying active underneath Maiden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is looking to control Maiden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Maiden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maiden trying to control from Diaz's half guard. Diaz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maiden throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz seems keen to control Maiden's posture.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Maiden slips an elbow through the middle.#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.
Maiden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz looking to control. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Maiden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Diaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maiden has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Maiden is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Maiden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maiden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maiden trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Maiden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maiden looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Maiden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Maiden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Maiden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz wants to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Maiden tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Maiden moves to his opponent's back but Diaz bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Maiden. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maiden dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Maiden trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maiden controls the pace.#SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maiden is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maiden has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Maiden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maiden throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Maiden's side.
Maiden throws a leg kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz lands a jab to Maiden's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maiden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maiden off to one side.
Mike Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Diaz cracks Maiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Diaz feints and as Maiden raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maiden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Diaz 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#
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maiden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard. #REVB#
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mike Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maiden defends well.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maiden's guard. #REVR#
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Maiden is still trying to improve position.
Eddy Maiden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Diaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maiden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maiden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maiden! #REVB##SUB2#
Maiden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maiden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maiden 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
After winning the bout, Eddy Maiden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mike Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that I want a rematch. '.

Event: DFN#6 Army vs Bangsit
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maiden doesn't seem phased though.
Maiden throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diaz throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Maiden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maiden is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maiden takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Maiden scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Maiden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maiden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Maiden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maiden trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Maiden is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden landing with the ground and pound.
Maiden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maiden trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Maiden landing strikes.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Maiden trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #SUB#
Maiden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy. #T3#
Diaz wants to control but Maiden postures up.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Maiden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Diaz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maiden is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Maiden works LaBeouf's body with a nice hook.
Maiden throws a lazy head kick
letting LaBeouf counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as LaBeouf blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
A cross from LaBeouf lands.
Maiden thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Maiden.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maiden thows a body kick. LaBeouf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Maiden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaBeouf's head.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a leg kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maiden back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maiden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LaBeouf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maiden connects with a high kick.
Maiden cracks the inside of LaBeouf's front leg.
LaBeouf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf leaves Maiden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maiden is breathing heavily.
A jab from LaBeouf does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf scores with a kick to the body.
LaBeouf lands a jab to the head.
LaBeouf lands with a nice body punch.
Maiden is looking to chop away at LaBeouf's legs.
Maiden misses with a body kick.#T2#
Maiden throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick which misses Maiden's front leg but catches the back leg as Maiden tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
No joy there for Maiden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maiden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maiden wants to land a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
As Maiden backs off LaBeouf throws a huge counter combo but Maiden manages to avoid it all.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maiden.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maiden at a distance.
Maiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LaBeouf shoots in but no luck this time.
LaBeouf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maiden.
Maiden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maiden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Maiden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Maiden throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
LaBeouf dips to his left and cracks Maiden with an uppercut!
Maiden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maiden scores with a one two! LaBeouf had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Maiden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
LaBeouf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maiden is looking to score with low kicks.
LaBeouf lands a head kick. Maiden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maiden.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Maiden scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Maiden throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
LaBeouf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LaBeouf cracks a nice hook into Maiden's ribs.#TD2#
LaBeouf gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
LaBeouf is looking for submissions but instead, Maiden has regained full guard. #SUB#
Maiden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaBeouf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maiden darts in looking for a takedown but LaBeouf gets double underhooks and turns Maiden into the cage.
Maiden is looking to land body kicks.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maiden throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.
Eddy Maiden is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from LaBeouf misses.
Maiden scores with a kick to the midsection.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaBeouf's calf.
LaBeouf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maiden thows a body kick. LaBeouf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maiden throws the kick towards the body but LaBeouf avoids it.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden attempts a counter takedown but LaBeouf avoids it well and moves away.
Maiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Maiden.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaBeouf. That's going to slow Maiden down.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maiden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maiden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maiden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaBeouf scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Maiden.
LaBeouf scores with a sloppy right hand. Maiden should have avoided that one. #T2#
A jab from LaBeouf does it's job there.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
Maiden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaBeouf lands a two punch combo.
LaBeouf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maiden wants to slow LaBeouf down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf stuffs the takedown attempt from Maiden. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
Maiden throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maiden as he avoids it easily.
Maiden swinging wildly here.
Maiden walks into a stiff left hand from LaBeouf.
Maiden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf. #T3#
A head kick misses from Maiden.
LaBeouf cracks Maiden with an open hand slap.
Maiden cracks LaBeouf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden lands a nice looking body kick.
Maiden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
LaBeouf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maiden doesn't seem bothered though.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - LaBeouf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maiden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaBeouf.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maiden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maiden.
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
LaBeouf throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Maiden is predictable there #TD2#
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
LaBeouf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maiden, up you get! #T4#
LaBeouf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maiden swinging wildly here.
Maiden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maiden misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf throws a front kick that sends Maiden stumbling back into the cage.
LaBeouf checks a low kick from Maiden.
LaBeouf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LaBeouf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Maiden. Those never looked like landing.
Maiden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LaBeouf's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maiden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaBeouf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maiden defends well and LaBeouf ends up having to push Maiden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maiden feints and then cracks LaBeouf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maiden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
LaBeouf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maiden was covering up waiting for the punch and LaBeouf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet but LaBeouf passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
LaBeouf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maiden is just riding it out for now. LaBeouf eventually gives up the hold.
Maiden is looking for a sweep. LaBeouf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaBeouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden is working hard here to advance position.
Maiden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maiden.
Maiden looking for a sweep. Not yet Maiden, not yet.
LaBeouf works over Maiden with some ground and pound from guard.
LaBeouf is fighting to break Maiden's control of his arms but Maiden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Maiden working for a triangle but LaBeouf defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaBeouf prevents Maiden from getting back to his feet.
LaBeouf is fighting to break Maiden's control of his arms but Maiden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden wants to sweep but no luck.
Maiden wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and LaBeouf manages to pass to side control.
LaBeouf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maiden to regain full guard.
Maiden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maiden is looking for a triangle but LaBeouf pushes his legs off easily.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaBeouf won't allow Maiden to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maiden dips to his left and cracks LaBeouf with an uppercut!
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf. #T4#
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
Maiden throws a head kick that half lands.
LaBeouf works over Maiden's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
LaBeouf lands with a cross.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaBeouf is trying to counter with his kicks.
LaBeouf scores with a three punch combo!
LaBeouf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaBeouf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maiden.
Maiden throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaBeouf takes a swing at Maiden's ribcage but misses.
Maiden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maiden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaBeouf lands a jab to Maiden's midsection.
Maiden thuds his shin into the meat of LaBeouf's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaBeouf 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'moving up to 170 to fight Nick Diaz'.

Event: OFC 283: New Frontier
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Fagaro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maiden on the side of the head.
Maiden misses with a hook to the body
and Fagaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Maiden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maiden controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Fagaro working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily. #SUB#
Fagaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maiden defends well.
Maiden lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Maiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Fagaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden slips nicely into half guard.
Maiden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Maiden there.
Maiden controlling the action here. #SUB#
Fagaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fagaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Fagaro tries to get to full guard but Maiden has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fagaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Maiden escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Maiden!
Fagaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maiden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maiden wants to control but Fagaro is keeping him busy.
Fagaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maiden in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fagaro throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Maiden working the body and head with strikes.
Fagaro is not content to let Maiden control the position.
Maiden landing strikes.
Fagaro is looking to regain half guard here but Maiden keeps moving and retains side control.
Maiden lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Maiden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fagaro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but Fagaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fagaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maiden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fagaro throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Maiden trying to control the action but Fagaro is working from the bottom.
Maiden is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Fagaro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fagaro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fagaro is striking but Maiden is not phased and passes to half guard.
Fagaro is pressing down on Maiden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Fagaro keeps moving.
Maiden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maiden 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.
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fagaro has his foot on Maiden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiden works his way back into a safe position though.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Fagaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fagaro's head.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Maiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fagaro keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Maiden scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Fagaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagaro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fagaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fagaro wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Fagaro is keeping the position.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fagaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Maiden working the body and head with strikes.
Fagaro tries to bench press Maiden off him but Maiden keeps the position.
Maiden scores with punches from side control.
Maiden trying to control the action but Fagaro is working from the bottom.
Fagaro tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fagaro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maiden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maiden is working Fagaro over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Maiden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fagaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fagaro is not content to let Maiden control the position. #T4#
Fagaro sneaks back into half guard.
Maiden controlling the action here.
Maiden lands with a punch from half guard.
Maiden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fagaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagaro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fagaro has a hand on Maiden's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maiden takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fagaro misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Maiden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fagaro sprawls well initially but Maiden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fagaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maiden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fagaro!
Maiden scoring with strikes but Fagaro is staying in there.
Maiden won't let Fagaro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden dominating with strikes here.
Maiden raining down shots from the mount!
Maiden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fagaro is looking to escape.
Maiden cracks Fagaro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T1#
Fagaro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Maiden sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fagaro taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddy Maiden!
An out of breath Eddy Maiden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 278: Stoner Nation
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maiden lands with a nice body kick.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
Yakimyuk tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maiden tries for a takedown but Yakimyuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yakimyuk throws a big counter combination but Maiden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Maiden saw that one coming.
Maiden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy body kick from Maiden
and Yakimyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Yakimyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maiden momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Maiden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Maiden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yakimyuk to the ground. Maiden is now in Yakimyuk's guard.#ES#
Yakimyuk pushes Maiden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yakimyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Yakimyuk moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Maiden shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maiden was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maiden throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maiden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Maiden tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Maiden is trying to get an arm triangle but Yakimyuk is defending well. #T2#
Yakimyuk tries to improve position but can't.
Maiden wants to control but Yakimyuk is keeping him busy.
Yakimyuk trying to remain calm as Maiden controls from the top position.
An elbow from Maiden crashes against the mat.
Maiden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yakimyuk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maiden working the strikes but Yakimyuk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maiden working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yakimyuk's thigh. Yakimyuk counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Maiden is working Yakimyuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Yakimyuk looking to control but Maiden passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Maiden connects with a nice short shot to Yakimyuk's temple. #SUB2#
Maiden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yakimyuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Maiden is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maiden working for a guillotine from mount but Yakimyuk is in no mood to give up.
Maiden content just to control the position here.
My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Maiden has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Yakimyuk wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yakimyuk wants to hold on but Maiden pushes him away.
Yakimyuk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maiden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yakimyuk's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yakimyuk is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Maiden has taken his back!
Maiden is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Maiden gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Maiden gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Maiden apologises and we restart here on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakimyuk. Maiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maiden tries a low kick but Yakimyuk avoids it.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot.
Yakimyuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maiden. Maiden obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Yakimyuk as he connects with a hook.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakimyuk blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maiden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maiden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maiden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yakimyuk eats them both and turns towards Maiden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Maiden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakimyuk throws the left hand but Maiden avoids the punch easily.
Yakimyuk misses with an uppercut. Maiden saw that one coming.
Maiden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yakimyuk defends well and Maiden ends up having to push Yakimyuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yakimyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.#T1#
Maiden throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk moved away.
Yakimyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Maiden wants to slow Yakimyuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maiden.
Roman Yakimyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk throws a wild body kick that Maiden sees coming a mile off.
Yakimyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Maiden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yakimyuk did well to prevent Maiden getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Yakimyuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Maiden wants to take a breather but Yakimyuk is having none of it.
Maiden wants to advance to full mount but Yakimyuk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yakimyuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Yakimyuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yakimyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maiden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakimyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Maiden's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Yakimyuk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maiden wants to sweep but no luck.
Yakimyuk throwing strikes but missing.
Yakimyuk looking to pass the guard.
Maiden trying to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiden wants to hit a switch here but Yakimyuk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maiden there!
Yakimyuk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakimyuk controlling the position easily from mount.
Maiden tries to hold on but Yakimyuk pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Yakimyuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maiden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yakimyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden throws a front kick that sends Yakimyuk stumbling back into the cage.
Yakimyuk blocks the body kick.
Maiden misses the jab.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maiden looks for the body kick but Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maiden misses with a kick to the body.
Maiden connects with a leg kick. Yakimyuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakimyuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yakimyuk wants to slow Maiden down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Yakimyuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Maiden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiden misses with a wild combination.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Yakimyuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses
and Yakimyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
Maiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk throws a sloppy head kick and Maiden moves out of range easily.
Maiden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakimyuk tries to counter with a takedown but Maiden is quick to defend against it.
Roman Yakimyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maiden throws a head kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Maiden throws a front kick aimed at Yakimyuk's knee but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Yakimyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakimyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maiden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakimyuk.
Maiden throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk moved away.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maiden.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Yakimyuk blocks a leg kick.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from Maiden.
Maiden jabs at Yakimyuk's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakimyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maiden.
Maiden misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maiden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yakimyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maiden can pounce on him.
Maiden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maiden scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Maiden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Yakimyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maiden doesn't seem phased though.
Maiden throws a low kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Yakimyuk lands a jab to the head.
Maiden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Yakimyuk.
Maiden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakimyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Maiden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maiden. #T4#
Maiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Yakimyuk.
An inside leg kick lands from Yakimyuk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maiden scores with a nice body kick.
Maiden misses with a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a solid body kick.
Yakimyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maiden shoots in for a double leg but Yakimyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maiden manages to circle out of the way.
Roman Yakimyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Nice uppercut there from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a low kick.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk.
Maiden scores with a jab.
Maiden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eddy Maiden!
After winning the bout, Eddy Maiden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Puleveski looks to score with a jab to the body but Maiden is just out of range.
Maiden scores with a push kick.
Puleveski misses with a double jab.
Maiden misses with a combination
and Puleveski counters with an inside leg kick.
Puleveski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Puleveski takes a swing at Maiden's ribcage but misses.
Maiden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puleveski avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Puleveski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maiden did well to prevent Puleveski getting side control.
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!
Maiden is pressing down on Puleveski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puleveski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puleveski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Puleveski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puleveski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maiden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Puleveski from controlling successfully.
Puleveski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Puleveski is in close to Maiden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puleveski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maiden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
I've been told that Maiden has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Puleveski keeps moving. #T2#
Puleveski wants to sweep here but Maiden controlling him for the moment.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Puleveski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puleveski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puleveski wants to stand and escape but instead Maiden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maiden throws a strike but Puleveski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puleveski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puleveski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maiden wants to sweep here but Puleveski controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Puleveski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maiden's guard.
Puleveski throwing strikes but missing.
Puleveski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puleveski trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Maiden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puleveski throws an elbow that misses. Maiden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puleveski's guard. Nice move by Maiden!#REVB#
Puleveski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maiden is looking to pass into half guard but Puleveski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puleveski is in guard.#REVR#
Maiden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maiden slips nicely into half guard.
Maiden content to control rather than advance.
Puleveski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maiden is working away from the top position though.
Maiden is looking to stall here but Puleveski recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demetri Puleveski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maiden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maiden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Puleveski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puleveski wants to stand but Maiden has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maiden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puleveski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puleveski's back!
Maiden throwing sloppy strikes.
Puleveski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar OFC, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maiden throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maiden looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Puleveski is controlling Maiden 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puleveski sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Puleveski wanted to stand there but Maiden had control of the position.
Puleveski won't allow Maiden to sweep him here.
Puleveski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maiden looking for a sweep. Not yet Maiden, not yet.
Maiden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puleveski wants to stand but Maiden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maiden 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puleveski wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving.
Maiden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Puleveski.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Puleveski is keeping the position.#T3#
Puleveski keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Puleveski is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Puleveski there.
Puleveski throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puleveski.
Puleveski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maiden throws a head kick but Puleveski moves out of range.
Puleveski tried to counter with a leg kick but Maiden avoided it.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puleveski counters with a three punch combo that has Maiden backing up. Maiden nods at Puleveski to acknowledge the strikes.
Maiden throws a head kick but Puleveski moves out of range.
A big right from Maiden misses.
Puleveski is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Puleveski tries to land a front kick but Maiden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Puleveski blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Maiden fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Maiden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puleveski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Puleveski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Maiden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Puleveski quickly recovers to half guard.
Maiden moves nicely into side control.
Maiden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Puleveski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maiden trying to control the position but Puleveski is working away.
Maiden wants to control for a moment but Puleveski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's time! Puleveski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maiden walks into a jab.
Maiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puleveski lands a high kick!
Maiden misses with a body kick.#TD#
Puleveski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maiden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puleveski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Puleveski from controlling successfully.
Maiden wants to sweep here but Puleveski controlling him for the moment.
Puleveski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Puleveski wants to get up but he can't break Maiden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Puleveski stopping the sweep attempt from Maiden.
Puleveski throwing strikes from guard but Maiden blocks nicely.
Maiden wants to sweep but no luck.
Maiden punching to the body, from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puleveski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maiden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puleveski is one step ahead there.
Maiden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maiden is looking to clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puleveski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maiden with the counter takedown but Puleveski avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puleveski.
Maiden throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Puleveski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maiden did well to prevent Puleveski getting side control.
Puleveski lands with a punch from half guard.
Puleveski working Maiden over with strikes.
Puleveski is trying to control. Maiden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puleveski throws a strike but Maiden avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Puleveski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puleveski throws a strike but Maiden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Puleveski is keeping the position.
Maiden throws a big elbow that misses.
Puleveski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Maiden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maiden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puleveski's guard.
Puleveski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maiden works his way into side control.
Maiden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Puleveski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maiden trying to control the action but Puleveski is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puleveski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maiden 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.
Maiden stalling away here and it's allowed Puleveski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maiden throws a strike but Puleveski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Maiden 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetri Puleveski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puleveski 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Demetri Puleveski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Demetri Puleveski waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: OFC 267: Lokren vs Al Qarni
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Ingram misses with an uppercut. Maiden saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Ingram throws out a loose jab but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Maiden moves out of range as Ingram strikes.
Ingram throws a lazy right hand but Maiden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ingram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ingram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Maiden shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Maiden thows a leg kick but Ingram checks it
enabling Ingram to counter with a crisp jab.
Ingram misses with a straight right.
And Maiden tries to counter it with a takedown but Ingram pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ingram lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Ingram moves forwards but Maiden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ingram tries to clinch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden with the counter takedown but Ingram avoids it easily.
Ingram misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Maiden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maiden trying to control but Ingram is working from the bottom.
Maiden passes Ingram's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ingram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maiden.
Maiden throwing shots but Ingram is blocking nicely.
Maiden prevents Ingram from standing back up.
Maiden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maiden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maiden wants to advance to full mount but Ingram doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Maiden stays in close to Ingram's body and controls the position.
Maiden prevents Ingram from getting back to his feet.
Ingram looking to control.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ingram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ingram is looking to stand up but Maiden isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ingram blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Ingram half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maiden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Maiden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ingram.
Ingram misses with a wild body shot.
Ingram just misses with a punch to the body.
Maiden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ingram pinned against the cage. Ingram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maiden is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Ingram misses with a straight left. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ingram has a couple of punches blocked by Maiden.
Maiden blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingram.
Maiden tries a body shot but Ingram blocks it.
Maiden tries to pull guard but Ingram forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ingram throws a punch but it's blocked by Maiden.
Maiden jumps guard but Ingram turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Maiden.
Maiden jumps guard but Ingram stands there with Maiden around his waist. Maiden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Maiden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Ingram. That snapped Maiden's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Maiden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maiden lands in his opponent's guard.
Ingram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maiden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kizeal Ingram will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ingram lands a right hook to the body.
Ingram throws a good cross that connects.
Ingram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maiden.
Maiden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ingram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ingram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maiden ducks right into an uppercut from Ingram.
Ingram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ingram slips under a jab from Maiden.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maiden counters with a nice uppercut.
Ingram moves out of range of the body kick.
Ingram blocks a head kick by Maiden.
Nice body punch from Ingram. #T1#
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maiden throws a push kick but Ingram slaps the foot to one side.
Ingram throws out a powerful jab.
Maiden throws a head kick but Ingram moves out of range.
A cross from Maiden lands.
Maiden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ingram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Ingram is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maiden's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Ingram there. #SUB2#
Maiden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maiden wants to control but Ingram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maiden manages to get to full guard.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ingram content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ingram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ingram looking to pass the guard.
Ingram looking to sit in guard and control but Maiden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maiden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Maiden postures up in Ingram's guard and throws a big left but Ingram blocks it. #SUB2#
Maiden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ingram dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ingram passes Maiden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ingram tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maiden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Ingram is looking for a kimura here.
Maiden tries to roll over but Ingram keeps him under control.#T4#
Maiden is trying to maintain the position but Ingram is very close to passing his half guard.
Maiden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ingram sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maiden's guard. #SUB2#
Maiden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ingram is trying to work for a kimura but Maiden is defending well.
Maiden tries to get to full guard but Ingram has control of the leg.
Maiden is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kizeal Ingram dominated that second round.
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#
Ingram misses with a hook. Maiden ducked under it nicely.
Maiden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ingram misses with a hook.
Ingram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Kizeal Ingram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingram throws a jab but it's blocked by Maiden.
Ingram looks to score with a jab to the body but Maiden is just out of range.
Maiden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Ingram moves out of range easily.
Maiden misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden has a takedown stuffed.
Maiden needs to keep his hands up - Ingram had a free shot at his head there.#T1##CL#
Ingram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maiden blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ingram.#TD2#
Maiden pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Maiden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ingram defends well.
Ingram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ingram trying to control the position from guard on top but Maiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ingram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?
Ingram trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ingram is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maiden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kizeal Ingram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Ingram misses.
Maiden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingram.
Ingram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maiden counters with a body kick that stops Ingram in his tracks momentarily.
Ingram throws a hook to the side of Maiden's head but Maiden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ingram wants to clinch up but Maiden keeps it at a distance.
Maiden dips to his left and cracks Ingram with an uppercut!
Maiden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Ingram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Ingram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiden swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Maiden gets a takedown into half guard.
Maiden is just content to waste time from the top position. Ingram takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kizeal Ingram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maiden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ingram's head.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ingram pulls Maiden in close to his closed guard and prevents Maiden from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Ingram is keeping the position.
Ingram keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Ingram.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Ingram keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden throwing strikes from guard but Ingram blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kizeal Ingram.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ingram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizeal Ingram!
An out of breath Kizeal Ingram thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 259: Guardians
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Atlantis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atlantis looks to clinch #TD2#
and Maiden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Atlantis tries to roll over but Maiden keeps him under control.
Atlantis is not content to let Maiden control the position.
Atlantis is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atlantis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atlantis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Atlantis controls Maiden momentarily but Maiden frees himself.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Atlantis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maiden advances to half guard.
Atlantis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maiden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Atlantis is keeping the position.
Maiden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atlantis's guard. #T2#
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but Atlantis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atlantis is looking for a sweep. Maiden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maiden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atlantis sees it coming and defends easily.
Atlantis taking some punishment here, with Maiden in his half guard.
Atlantis won't allow Maiden to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maiden trying to control from half guard but Atlantis is working away.
Maiden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Atlantis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Atlantis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Atlantis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maiden postures up in Atlantis's guard and throws a big left but Atlantis blocks it.
Atlantis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Atlantis working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
Atlantis is trying to control the position but Maiden postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maiden looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maiden misses with a looping left.
Atlantis misses with a low kick as Maiden jumps back.
Atlantis throws a hook but Maiden avoids it easily.
Maiden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Maiden slips under a jab from Atlantis.
Atlantis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maiden.
Atlantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maiden avoids the body shot from Atlantis.
Atlantis misses with a body shot.
And Maiden responds with a good body kick, but Atlantis manages to step out the way in time.
Maiden misses with the body kick
and Atlantis counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Delphino Atlantis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maiden - that will leave a mark!
Maiden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Atlantis blocks the body kick.
Maiden blocks a head kick by Atlantis.
Maiden steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Atlantis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maiden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maiden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Maiden looks to move away, Atlantis throws a big counter combo but Maiden just gets out of the way.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Delphino Atlantis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Atlantis looks to score with a jab to the body but Maiden is just out of range.
Atlantis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Atlantis throws out a loose jab but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atlantis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atlantis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maiden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atlantis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Maiden tries to counter it with a takedown but Atlantis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atlantis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Atlantis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Atlantis.
Maiden looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Maiden's coach down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maiden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Atlantis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atlantis misses the shot to the body.
Maiden throws a body punch but Atlantis moves out of range.
Atlantis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maiden.
Maiden is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Atlantis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atlantis, right into the meat.
Delphino Atlantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maiden connects with a single shot there.
Atlantis throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Atlantis will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atlantis.
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!
Atlantis tries a head kick but it misses.
Atlantis throws a looping overhand right but Maiden ducks down to avoid it.
Maiden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Atlantis blocks it well.
Atlantis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maiden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atlantis.
Atlantis throws a leg kick but Maiden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maiden is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Atlantis moves away from the strike by Maiden.
Atlantis misses with a shot to the body
and Maiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atlantis misses with a hook. Maiden ducked under it nicely.
Maiden is trying to counter with his kicks.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick
and Atlantis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Atlantis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maiden tries a body shot but Atlantis blocks it.
Atlantis taking a breather. #BC2#
Maiden manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maiden!
Some wild striking there from Atlantis.
Maiden is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Atlantis throws a looping overhand right but Maiden ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Atlantis is looking to clinch but Maiden is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Maiden. #CL#
Maiden tries to keep at a distance but Atlantis has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Maiden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Atlantis uses from the top position.
Atlantis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maiden's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atlantis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Maiden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atlantis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maiden 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Atlantis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maiden counters with a stiff right hand.
Atlantis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maiden.
Maiden throws a fast counter high kick but Atlantis manages to duck under it in time.
Atlantis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eddy Maiden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Maiden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Atlantis. Beautiful body shot.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses.
Atlantis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atlantis slips under a jab.
Maiden throws a lazy body kick
and Atlantis counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Atlantis coming out on top.#T1#
Maiden looks to land a body kick but Atlantis moved away.
Maiden throws a push kick but Atlantis slaps the foot to one side.
Atlantis misses with a few strikes there.
Atlantis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maiden momentarily.
A low kick from Atlantis misses #TD2#
and Maiden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maiden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maiden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Atlantis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maiden is aware though and is defending well.
Maiden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maiden throws an elbow that misses. Atlantis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maiden's guard. Nice move by Atlantis!#REVR##T2#
Atlantis won't allow Maiden to sweep him here.
Atlantis looking to sit in guard and control but Maiden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maiden is fighting to break Atlantis's control of his arms but Atlantis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Atlantis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maiden defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiden trying to control but Atlantis is working from the bottom. #T3#
Atlantis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Atlantis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Atlantis 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.
Maiden slips nicely into half guard.
Atlantis tries to roll over but Maiden keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiden tries to pass to full mount but Atlantis defends it.
Maiden wants to control but Atlantis is keeping him busy.
Maiden passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Maiden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maiden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atlantis is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atlantis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
Our winner, Eddy Maiden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Delphino Atlantis was interviewed post fight and said 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
La Plegua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
La Plegua throws an off balance right hand
and Maiden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. La Plegua really felt that one!
Maiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Maiden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. La Plegua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maiden is in La Plegua's guard.
La Plegua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
La Plegua is thwarting Maiden's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Maiden looking for submissions off his back.
Maiden won't allow La Plegua to pass to mount. #SUB#
La Plegua is working for a kimura but Maiden is defending it quite comfortably.
Maiden is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
La Plegua thows a huge punch but Maiden dodges it nicely.
Maiden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
La Plegua trying to mount his opponent but Maiden defends it.
La Plegua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maiden is refusing to be controlled, as La Plegua sits in half guard.
La Plegua wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La Plegua is thwarting Maiden's attempts to control the position.
La Plegua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working.
Maiden wants to improve his position but La Plegua is controlling well.
La Plegua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maiden defending well though. #T3#
Maiden wants to control but La Plegua is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andy La Plegua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Plegua misses with a combination
and Maiden counters with a nice body kick.
La Plegua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiden with the counter takedown but La Plegua avoids it easily.
Maiden dodges the punch combination from La Plegua.
La Plegua throws an off balance right hand
and Maiden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Maiden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maiden tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maiden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from La Plegua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maiden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maiden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
La Plegua tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Maiden thinks about the counter body kick.
La Plegua drops his hands momentarily and Maiden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Maiden gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Plegua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU2#
Maiden decides to stand back up.
La Plegua misses with a few strikes there.
La Plegua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maiden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. La Plegua really felt that one!
La Plegua moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Plegua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maiden in his tracks.
Maiden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
La Plegua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maiden circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown. La Plegua fights it but they end up in guard.
La Plegua looking to control.
La Plegua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
La Plegua closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Maiden manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Maiden gets tackled into the cage by La Plegua. La Plegua maintains the clinch.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
Maiden is trying to pull guard but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Maiden pulls guard successfully.
La Plegua wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving. #SU#
Maiden is working an open guard so La Plegua takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua blocks a head kick by Maiden.
La Plegua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maiden checks it well. #CL#
La Plegua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC2#
Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden cracks La Plegua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from La Plegua #TD2#
and Maiden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Plegua's guard.
Maiden looking to pass the guard.
La Plegua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
La Plegua is striking off his back. Maiden thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
La Plegua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden is looking to advance position but La Plegua won't allow it. #SUB2#
Maiden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but La Plegua sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Maiden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but La Plegua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Plegua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maiden is looking to advance position but La Plegua won't allow it.
Maiden is looking to take a break and control but La Plegua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Maiden content to control rather than advance.
La Plegua manages to get to full guard.
Maiden passes into half guard.
Maiden tries to pass to full mount but La Plegua defends it.
Maiden trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maiden is thwarting La Plegua's attempts to control the position.
La Plegua is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Plegua closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Maiden is avoiding it.
La Plegua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maiden walks into a left hand. #CL#
La Plegua clinches up with Maiden and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Maiden successfully pulls guard.
La Plegua wanted to stand there but Maiden had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Maiden is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! La Plegua has his hands clasped together but Maiden extends and breaks La Plegua's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Maiden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddy Maiden!
A relieved looking Eddy Maiden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 241: Seyedi vs Coleman
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Maiden shoots in looking for a takedown but Gambino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maiden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gambino misses the jab.
Maiden throwing a counter right hand but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maiden.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Maiden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London Top Tier in the buildup to the fight.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Maiden moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maiden misses the target.
Gambino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino throws a counter combo.
Gambino scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Maiden coming out on top.#T1#
Maiden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambino walks into a straight right hand from Maiden.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden misses with a straight right.
Maiden misses with a looping left.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Gambino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maiden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Childish Gambino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gambino throws a nice looking combination but Maiden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maiden throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
A big left from Gambino misses.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambino should have avoided that one.
Maiden lands a jab to the head.
Gambino throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maiden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino misses with a body shot
enabling Maiden to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Maiden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gambino pulls Maiden in close to prevent any damage.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maiden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maiden wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving.
Maiden won't allow Gambino to get back to his feet.
Maiden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gambino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maiden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maiden lands a couple of elbows.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambino is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gambino scores with a hook to the body. Maiden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambino throws a big shot that misses.
Maiden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maiden lands with a right hand.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maiden.
Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Childish Gambino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Gambino.
Gambino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gambino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambino swings for the body but Maiden moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.
Maiden went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Childish Gambino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maiden with a jab.#T1#
Maiden connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Maiden.
Gambino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Maiden misses.
Gambino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maiden's corner calls for a 1-2. Maiden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Maiden misses.
A nice side step and Gambino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maiden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambino.
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maiden counters with a straight right hand.
Gambino swinging wildly here.
Eddy Maiden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maiden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden is looking to counter punch.
Gambino throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Gambino.
Gambino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Maiden.
Gambino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maiden moves away.
Maiden scores with a shot to the body.
Maiden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Maiden shoots in and drives through. Gambino sprawls well.
Gambino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gambino.
Gambino misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Gambino. No joy for Maiden on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gambino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Maiden tries to counter with a takedown but Gambino is quick to defend against it.
Maiden lands the left hand.
Gambino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gambino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Maiden takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Gambino throws a combination that misses
and Maiden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gambino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maiden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gambino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maiden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maiden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambino looks to throw the jab but Maiden is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Childish Gambino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
That's time! Maiden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Maiden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Maiden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maiden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gambino feints a jab promting Maiden to slip. Gambino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maiden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gambino takes a swing at Maiden's ribcage but misses.
Maiden seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gambino misses with a left hand
and Maiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maiden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maiden lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden misses with a body shot.
Gambino lands a body shot.
Maiden misses with a hook. Gambino ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Maiden throws an overhand right that lands on Gambino's shoulder, as Gambino tries to avoid the shot.
Gambino throws a series of punches but Maiden avoids them all with ease.
Gambino throws a body punch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden throwing a counter right hand but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gambino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maiden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maiden lands with a shot to the body.
Maiden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gambino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Maiden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambino.
Gambino throws a right hand that misses
and Maiden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maiden shoots in looking for a takedown. Gambino tries to sprawl out of it but Maiden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gambino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maiden tests Gambino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maiden dips to his left and cracks Gambino with an uppercut!#T3#
Gambino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maiden throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Gambino looks to land a body kick but Maiden moved away.
Maiden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gambino slips under a jab.
Gambino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maiden.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gambino throws a right and a left that Maiden avoids nicely. #TD#
Maiden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gambino sprawls well initially but Maiden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gambino scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Maiden manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden throws some wild stikes that Gambino manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Maiden with good strikes from the mount here!
Gambino working to try and regain half guard.
Maiden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gambino is looking to escape.
Maiden looking to finish Gambino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gambino!
Maiden with shots to the head and body - Gambino looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maiden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gambino takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Maiden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gambino 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Escobar fails with the takedown
and Maiden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maiden throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.#TD#
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maiden stops Escobar from passing to mount.
Maiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
Escobar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.
Escobar working the ground and pound but Maiden is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maiden, who protects the arm well.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Maiden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Escobar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maiden is avoiding damage well.
Escobar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Escobar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maiden some visible discomfort.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Maiden prevents Escobar from improving position. #T2#
Maiden defending against the ground and pound.
Maiden prevents Escobar from moving into mount.
Escobar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maiden is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Escobar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maiden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Maiden working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Maiden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maiden scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maiden thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Maiden is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Maiden there.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Maiden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maiden with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiden pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maiden is stalling here. Escobar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maiden seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Escobar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Escobar landing a few strikes.
Escobar scores with punches from side control.
Escobar is trying to ground and pound but Maiden uses the momentary lack of control by Escobar to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maiden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a jab when Maiden was well out of range.
Maiden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.#CL#
Escobar rushes Maiden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar prevents Maiden from breaking the clinch.
Maiden is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Escobar looking to slow down the pace here.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar with a jab.#TD#
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maiden!
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!
An elbow from Escobar crashes against the mat. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Maiden's face as Escobar controls the position.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Maiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
Escobar taking a breather here.
Maiden is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Maiden wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Maiden prevents Escobar from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maiden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Maiden is very close to passing his half guard.
Maiden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maiden passes to side control. #SUB2#
Maiden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maiden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maiden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Maiden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maiden.
Escobar trying to control but Maiden postures up.
Maiden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
Maiden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maiden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Escobar can't keep his opponent in guard - Maiden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar wants to control but Maiden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maiden slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maiden.
Escobar gets full guard.#SUB#
Maiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Escobar working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
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#
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
A slow jab from Maiden misses its intended target.
Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Maiden.
Maiden thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Maiden gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar tries to work over Maiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Maiden has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Maiden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Escobar moves into the clinch.#TD#
Escobar pulls guard effortlessly.
Maiden trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Maiden postures up.
Maiden scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Escobar has his foot on Maiden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiden works his way back into a safe position though.
Maiden throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden with a nice head shot there.
Maiden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maiden scoring with some ground and pound.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.#T3#
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
Escobar trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Maiden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maiden controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maiden misses with the combination. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiden throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Maiden sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Maiden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maiden throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Maiden swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Maiden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maiden scores with a hook.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Maiden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Maiden wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar sprawls well. Escobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Escobar.
Well Escobar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Rapture misses with a low kick.
Maiden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maiden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maiden throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maiden won't be happy with that.
Maiden regains half guard, as Rapture was trying to land strikes.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Rapture content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rapture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maiden's head.
Rapture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiden keeps working. #T1#
Rapture sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maiden defending well though.
Rapture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maiden is staying active underneath Rapture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rapture throwing shots but Maiden is blocking nicely.
Rapture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a kimura but Maiden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rapture to get the leverage.
Rapture takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rapture uses his free foot to push down on Maiden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maiden.
Maiden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Rapture controlling from mount.
Rapture scoring with strikes but Maiden is staying in there.
Maiden sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rapture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapture looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maiden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rapture wants to free his trapped foot but Maiden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maiden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rapture.
Rapture trying to control the action but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Rapture throwing shots but Maiden is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maiden is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rapture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maiden's head.
Rapture stalling.
Maiden taking some punishment here, with Rapture in his half guard.
Maiden trying to control from the bottom.
Maiden gets back to full guard.
Maiden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Maiden looking to control.
Rapture cracks Maiden with a solid left hand.
Rapture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rapture is looking to work some ground and pound but Maiden has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.
Rapture works over Maiden with some ground and pound from guard.
Rapture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapture trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rapture wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maiden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maiden.
Maiden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rapture takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maiden throws a hook but Rapture blocks it.
Rapture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rapture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maiden throws the left hand but Rapture avoids the punch easily.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rapture crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maiden - the referee stops the clock and Rapture gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maiden. Rapture manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rapture ducks under a wild hook from Maiden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Maiden moved out of range nicely.
Maiden looks to land a left hand but Rapture moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Rapture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapture trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Maiden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rapture scoring with some ground and pound.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.
Rapture showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Maiden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
Rapture distracts Maiden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maiden has control of Rapture's left arm, preventing Rapture from doing any damage.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maiden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Rapture from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rapture avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Nice shot by Maiden.
Maiden falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a shoot takedown. Maiden fights it but they end up in guard.
Maiden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Maiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rapture keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maiden is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rapture had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maiden defends it easily.
Rapture looking for a sweep. Not yet Rapture, not yet.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rapture 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#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rapture lands with a nice body punch.
Maiden thuds a left hand into Rapture's body.
Maiden cracks a nice hook into Rapture's ribs.
Rapture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maiden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapture was well out of range. Poor timing from Maiden.
Rapture throws out a loose jab but Maiden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapture misses the shot to the body.
Maiden misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rapture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maiden throws a head kick but Rapture moves out of range.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapture. #T1#
Maiden throws a right hand that Rapture ducks under and follows up with a left that Rapture also avoids with ease.
A cross from Rapture lands.
Maiden cracks Rapture with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maiden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rapture on the side of the head.
Maiden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maiden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rapture swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Rapture misses.
Rapture tried to score with a low kick but Maiden checks it.
Maiden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapture. That did some damage!
Rapture throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Maiden misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Rapture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maiden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapture manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rapture working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily. #SUB2#
Maiden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rapture has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maiden has managed to get both his arms back between Rapture's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rapture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Rapture is looking for a triangle but Maiden pushes his legs off easily.
Maiden won't allow Rapture to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rapture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maiden being controlled here momentarily.
Rapture trying to control the position.
Maiden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maiden chips away with some ground and pound.
Maiden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rapture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maiden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maiden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but Maiden keeps moving and retains side control.
Rapture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maiden's best efforts.
Rapture is pressing down on Maiden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Rapture has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maiden looking to pass the guard.
Maiden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: UPG 30
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Maiden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maiden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swann throws a shot from downtown. Maiden moves away and avoids it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
Maiden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maiden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maiden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maiden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maiden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swann lands an uppercut.
Maiden is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Maiden controls the action.
Maiden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maiden blocking some punches.
Swann lands a body shot.
Maiden is trying to break the clinch but Swann is controlling him.
Maiden is trying to break the clinch but Swann is controlling him.
Maiden is looking to break free of the clinch but Swann has double underhooks. #T1#
Swann has Maiden pressed against the cage, preventing Maiden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maiden blocks a body shot from Swann.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Maiden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swann connects with the punch.
Swann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maiden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Swann lands a nice hook to Maiden's body. Maiden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swann throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Maiden counters with a single leg into guard. Swann didn't expect that.
Swann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maiden manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swann stopping the sweep attempt from Maiden.
Swann wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Swann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maiden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swann has managed to get both his arms back between Maiden's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Swann sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Swann stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maiden throws up his legs and catches Swann in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Swann tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maiden! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UPG 27
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Maiden keeps the fight on the outside.
Maiden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner wants to clinch.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Maiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maiden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Tanner moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Maiden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maiden lands a lovely overhand right.
Maiden thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Maiden does no damage.
Tanner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maiden slips under a jab from Tanner.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanner but Tanner pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and pushes Maiden back into the cage.#T1#
Tanner scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maiden avoids it.#BC2#
Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Tanner lunges at Maiden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maiden's hand.
Dick Tanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner is looking to clinch but Maiden is avoiding it.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Maiden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Tanner.
Maiden shoots for a takedown but Tanner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maiden swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Maiden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tanner defends well and Maiden ends up having to push Tanner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Maiden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
A jab from Maiden does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Tanner darts in and clinches Maiden up against the cage.#BC#
Maiden manages to break the clinch.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Maiden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Maiden keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tanner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maiden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Maiden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tanner is trying to defend but Maiden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maiden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maiden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Tanner tries to roll over but Maiden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maiden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanner is controlling Maiden's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Maiden is working for an americana but Tanner has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Maiden was thinking about the submission.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanner pulls Maiden in close to prevent any damage.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Maiden from controlling successfully.
Maiden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tanner wants to sweep here but Maiden controlling him for the moment.
Maiden stands and throws Tanner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tanner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Tanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner is looking to clinch.
Tanner tries to clinch up.#TD#
Maiden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tanner is looking to stand back up but Maiden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tanner. #REVB#
Tanner is trying to maintain the position but Maiden is very close to passing his half guard.
Maiden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden is looking to pass into half guard but Tanner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tanner is in guard.#REVB#
Maiden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanner is one step ahead there. #T1#
Maiden trying to keep a closed guard but Tanner is proving a slippery customer.
Tanner trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Tanner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tanner preventing the sweep.
Tanner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maiden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tanner postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Maiden circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden feinted with a counter takedown.
Dick Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Maiden in a clinch. #T3#
Maiden wants to get back to striking at distance but Tanner won't allow it.
Maiden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Maiden counters with a shoot takedown. Tanner fights it but they end up in guard.
Maiden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eddy Maiden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maiden trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Tanner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
Maiden trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Maiden working some strikes from top position.
Tanner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maiden is one step ahead there.
Maiden trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Maiden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maiden with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddy Maiden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy Maiden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maiden scores with a nice strike.
Maiden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Tanner closes the distance and clinches.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maiden is trying to push Tanner away but Tanner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maiden is trying to break free.
Maiden can't break the clinch.
Maiden is trying to break the clinch but Tanner is controlling him.#BC2#
Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner misses with an uppercut.
Maiden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tanner sprawls and moves away.
Maiden scores with a nice head shot.
Tanner tests Maiden's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Maiden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Maiden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tanner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maiden trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
Maiden landing some decent shots from guard.
Maiden preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiden is fighting to break Tanner's control of his arms but Tanner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maiden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maiden wants to pass the guard but Tanner is keeping the position.
Tanner seems keen to control Maiden's posture.
Tanner keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Tanner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Tanner rushes Maiden and presses him up against the cage.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Tanner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maiden tries to break free but Tanner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden shoots in for a double leg but Tanner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maiden moves out of range as Tanner strikes.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maiden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanner pinned against the cage. Tanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Maiden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Tanner stuffs the takedown.
Maiden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanner on the side of the head.
Maiden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanner's head.
Tanner connects with a looping right hand.
Maiden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maiden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maiden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Tanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch but Maiden moves out of range.
Maiden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maiden misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eddy Maiden.
I think Maiden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

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