Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Araujo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Araujo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Araujo 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.
Araujo avoiding damage.
Araujo struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Maximus holds him up against the cage and eventually Araujo drops back down to his feet.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Araujo has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Araujo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maximus is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Araujo successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Araujo working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Araujo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maximus rolls with it to try and escape but Araujo cranks on the arm and Maximus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Maximus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Till counters with a two punch combo.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Till dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Till trying to control the position but instead, Maximus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Till into the cage.#BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Till stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Till 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.
Till throws a one two combo.
Till lands with a shot to the body.
Maximus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Till throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Till takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Till tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Till.#T1#
Till lands with a nice body punch.
Maximus misses the body punch
and Till counters with a left to the body.
Maximus lands with a cross. #CL2#
Till closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Till. #BC2#
Till pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Till moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good leg kick by Till there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Till misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Till misses with a wild combination.
Till scores with a nice strike.
Till throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Till bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maximus's head.
Sloppy strikes from Till. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Till.
Maximus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Till misses with a double jab.
Till misses with a two punch combination.
Till pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Maximus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maximus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Till.
Maximus tests Till's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Till!
A punch combination from Till misses. #CL2#
Till gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Till breaks the clinch.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Till moves away.
Maximus swings for the body but Till moves out of range. #T4#
Till throws a nice inside leg kick.
Till scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus misses with a leg kick
and Till counters with a stiff right hand.
Till fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus thows a body kick. Till tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Till crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Landon Till has been cut.
Till looks winded!
Till avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Till misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Till throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Till. That did some damage!
Till avoids the body shot from Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Till dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Till'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#
Till misses with a looping right.
Till jabs at Maximus's body.
Till is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus rather than just go for the knockout.
Till closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
DJ Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Till.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maximus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Till checks it well.
Maximus misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Till tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maximus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Till scores with a jab to the head.
Till paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Till is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
It looked like Maximus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Till's corner calls for a 1-2. Till obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maximus throws a push kick but Till slaps the foot to one side.
Till lands with a nice body punch.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Till connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus momentarily.
Till moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Till moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Till throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Till throws a head kick that misses
and Maximus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A low kick from Till is predictable there
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Till lands with an uppercut that bounces Maximus off the cage and back into range.
Till slips a jab and a cross from Maximus.
Till doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maximus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Till. Till obviously looking to wear him down.
Till lands with a straight right. Maximus didn't see that one coming.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Till avoids them all with ease.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Till.
Maximus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Till digs a good hook to Maximus's body. #T3#
Till takes one on the button.
Maximus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Till connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Till scores with a hook to the body. Maximus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maximus walks into a stiff left hand from Till.
Maximus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maximus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Till throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Till does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Till releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Till lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Maximus misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Till. Maximus shrugs it off though. #T4#
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Till displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Till's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Till lands with a nice combination. Maximus backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Till steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maximus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Till uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Till throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Till darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Till throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease.
Till displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Till throws a counter combo.
Till will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Till showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon Till's cut.
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#
Till moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Till throws a right and a left that both miss.
Till throws a body shot but no joy.
As Till backs away, Maximus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Till swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus scores with a nice body kick.
Till scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Till.
Landon Till seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Till takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Till blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Till doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Till moved out of range.#T1#
Maximus throws a low kick, looking for Till's leg but Till calmly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Till moves away.
Till throws out a counter right but Maximus avoids it with no problem.
Till scores with the left hand. Maximus knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Till is looking to slow Maximus down with leg kicks.
Till lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Till moves into range and connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maximus.
Till lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
Till swinging wildly here.
DJ Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landon Till is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Till scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Till misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Till.
Maximus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Till.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Till appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Till uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
Till lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Till.
Till throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Till.
Maximus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Till's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Till ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Till.
Till scores with a three punch combo!
Till keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Till has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Till gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Till misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Till, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Till dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Till moves away.
Till clobbers Maximus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Till jabs Maximus right on the nose. Maximus blinks but takes it well.
Till fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Till feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maximuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
Till dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Till swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from Till.
Maximus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Till just manages to avoid it.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Till moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Till comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Till has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Till!

Event: SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020

#R1#
Kraag lands with a good body shot.
Kraag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
It looked like Kraag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maximus.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus looks winded!
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Maximus misses with an uppercut
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag backing away here, and Maximus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.#T1#
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus 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.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kraag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
A counter left hand to the body from Kraag misses its target.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Kraag has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maximus.#T2##KD2#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Kraag is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Kraag seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Kraag's head but Kraag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kraag connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag is looking to counter punch.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kraag throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Kraag avoids them all with ease.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Kraag moves out of range of the body kick.
Kraag throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Kraag lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Kraag moves forwards but Maximus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kraag jabs at Maximus's body.#T4#
Kraag avoids a punch combination nicely. #KD#
Kraag sends Maximus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Maximus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kraag! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SAFO 41 Marston vs Maximus
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marston 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 Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A lazy body kick from Maximus
and Marston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!#KD2#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Marston crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Marston has been cut.
We've been informed that Maximus 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.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marston counters with a good low kick that Maximus was not able to check.
Marston scoring well with a low kick there.
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Marston's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marston connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Maximus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
Marston checks a leg kick.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maximus is able to avoid easily.
Marston throws out a leg kick but Maximus moves out of range and Marston only half commits.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Marston connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Maximus.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Marston moved away.#T2#
Maximus throws a series of punches but Marston moves out of range.
Marston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marston misses the body punch
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus looks to throw a body kick
and Marston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Marston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maximus just manages to avoid it.
Marston moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marston throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Marston connects with a solid leg kick.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Maximus saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Maximus misses.
Marston throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Marston throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.
Maximus misses with a leg kick
and Marston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus's knee momentarily.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Marston lands a nice looking body shot.
Marston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximus.
Marston throws a solid leg kick but Maximus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marston.
Maximus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Marston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Marston tenderised Maximus's leg. Maximus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Maximus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston thows a leg kick but Maximus checks it
and Maximus counters with a one-two to the body.
Maximus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Marston.
Marston scores with a nice right hand.
Maximus lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Maximus throws a lazy uppercut
and Marston counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Maximus misses.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Lucas Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Marston'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#
Marston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Marston.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus swinging wildly here.
Lucas Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marston. Marston obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marston throws a leg kick that misses.
DJ Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marston. #T1#
Maximus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maximus might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marston has got the better of the exchanges.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Marston cracks the inside of Maximus's front leg.
Marston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximus checks a low kick from Marston.
Marston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Maximus misses.
Marston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maximus.
Marston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximus can do to turn this around?
Maximus scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marston counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Marston lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston throws a leg kick but Maximus moved away.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Marston as he checks the leg kick.
Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
Marston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston connects with a body shot.
Maximus is looking to score with low kicks.
Marston is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus's knee momentarily.
Marston avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Marston lands a leg kick that knocks Maximus off balance momentarily.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximus's sensitive parts.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Maximus throws a series of strikes that have Marston backpedaling.
Maximus misses with a right hand
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximus misses the target.
Marston connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Marston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marston is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Maximus does no damage.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Marston throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Marston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximus.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Marston dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marston throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
Donk. Maximus catches Marston right on the button with a cross.
Marston throws out a leg kick but Maximus moves out of range and Marston only half commits.
Marston lands a nice hook to Maximus's body. Maximus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marston throws out a powerful jab.
Maximus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marston 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 Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston connects with an inside leg kick.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marston, right into the meat.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Marston scores with a jab to the head.
Marston lands a leg kick that knocks Maximus off balance momentarily.
Marston scores with a hook to the body. Maximus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marston.
Maximus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marston cracks the inside of Maximus's front leg.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus digs a good body shot into Marston's ribs.
Marston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DJ Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maximus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maximus at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maximus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Marston.
Marston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Maximus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maximus misses with an uppercut
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Maximus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a leg kick.
Marston throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!#T3#
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucas Marston is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus throws a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Marston throws a monster overhand right that drops Maximus! Marston follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Marston!
After the big win, Lucas Marston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Juice Haven and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SAFO 37 Russian Collusion
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Maximus misses with a hook.
Pankratios moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Maximus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pankratios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Pankratios closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maximus quickly recovers to half guard.
Pankratios not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Pankratios wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Pankratios is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maximus is looking to control Pankratios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pankratios is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Maximus tries to roll over but Pankratios keeps him under control.
Pankratios controlling the action here.
Pankratios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maximus tries to roll over but Pankratios keeps him under control.
Pankratios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pankratios is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pankratios working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ground and pound from Pankratios.
Pankratios is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pankratios. #T2#
Pankratios tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pankratios trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away.
Maximus trying to control but Pankratios postures up.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Pankratios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pankratios is nestled in close to Maximus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maximus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maximus is staying active underneath Pankratios, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pankratios is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pankratios trying to control from half guard but Maximus is working away.
Pankratios trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Pankratios throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pankratios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximus defending well though.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pankratios is working away from the top position though.
Pankratios wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well.
Maximus tries to roll over but Pankratios keeps him under control.
Pankratios drops an elbow to the side of Maximus's head.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pankratios is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Pankratios throwing shots but Maximus is blocking nicely.
Maximus is staying active underneath Pankratios, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus trying to control but Pankratios postures up.
Pankratios sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximus defending well though.
Pankratios wants to take a breather but Maximus is having none of it.
Pankratios is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position.
Pankratios wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Pankratios working Maximus over with strikes.
Pankratios thows a huge punch but Maximus dodges it nicely.
Maximus is not content to let Pankratios control the position.
Maximus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pankratios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pankratios with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Maximus is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hellas Pankratios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pankratios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Pankratios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pankratios shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximus tries to sprawl out of it but Pankratios keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pankratios scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Pankratios seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Pankratios trying to control the position but Maximus is working away.
Pankratios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pankratios cracks Maximus with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Pankratios tries for a kimura but Maximus is defending well.
Pankratios happy to just control the position for now.
Maximus tries to escape but Pankratios is in control.
Maximus regains half guard.
Pankratios prevents Maximus from standing back up.
Maximus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maximus trying to hold on to Pankratios's head to control him but Pankratios postures up.
Maximus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Pankratios scores with a big shot! Maximus's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Maximus! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hellas Pankratios!
In his post fight interview, Hellas Pankratios started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##TD#
Maximus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harada tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harada's head.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Harada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maximus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maximus.
Maximus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harada wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus trying to control the action but Harada is working from the bottom.
Maximus 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.
Harada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Harada tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg. #T1#
Harada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harada is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harada is on top in guard. #REVB#
Maximus 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.
Maximus wants to stand up but Harada is controlling him.
Harada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Maximus seems keen to control Harada's posture.
Maximus 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#
Harada controlling from the top position.
Maximus is controlling Harada's posture.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Maximus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt - Harada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maximus shoots in looking for a takedown. Harada tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Maximus shoots in and drives through. Harada sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harada.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt
and Harada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harada lands a big head kick that sends Maximus to the canvas! Harada follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenuichio Harada!
As Kenuichio Harada got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.

Event: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Maximus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Maximus didn't expect that.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Anstey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maximus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximus's guard.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey prevents Maximus from getting back to his feet.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Maximus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Anstey stops Maximus from standing up.
Maximus 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.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus tried to counter with a leg kick but Anstey avoided it.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximus leaves Anstey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
Anstey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Anstey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus.
Maximus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus avoids it really well and circles away.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maximus. Maximus obviously looking to wear him down.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anstey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Anstey misses.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.#T2#
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Anstey there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bunny Anstey's cut even more.
Nice body kick from Maximus.
Maximus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Maximus stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Anstey with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Maximus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey darts in looking for a takedown but Maximus gets double underhooks and turns Anstey into the ropes.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Maximus stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximus wants it to stay on the feet.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey wants to clinch but Maximus slips to the side
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Maximus jabs at Anstey's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus feints and then cracks Anstey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anstey down.
Anstey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
The cut above Bunny Anstey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Anstey down.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anstey.
Maximus pushes Anstey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anstey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maximus to see if he's OK.
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!
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but Anstey drags him back down.
Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anstey working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face as Anstey controls the position.
Maximus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maximus taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Anstey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Maximus as Anstey shoots in.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximus scores with a hook.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus throws a push kick but Anstey slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Maximus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anstey takes a step back to recover.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maximus scores with a hook.#CUT#
Bunny Anstey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Anstey ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus. #ROC#
Anstey is rocked!
A head kick misses from Maximus. #KD#
Maximus lands a big uppercut and Anstey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anstey looks OK. Maximus waves Anstey back to his feet!
Anstey is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bunny Anstey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Maximus moves out of range of the leg kick from Rumble.
Maximus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Rumble moved out of range.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Rumble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumble.
Rumble steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Rumble.
Maximus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maximus sizes up Rumble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
Rumble is looking to chop away at Maximus's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Rumble blocks the leg kick.
Maximus scores with a push kick.
Maximus throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rumble.
A good leg kick by Rumble.
Rumble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumble moves forwards but Maximus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rumble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Rumble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximus cracks Rumble with a hook to the temple - Rumble is on wobbly legs here! Maximus swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rumble falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maximus wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fakiiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri stalling in the clinch but Maximus improves position.
Maximus takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Fakiiri tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
A short left from Maximus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Fakiiri.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Maximus tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Fakiiri has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Fakiiri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Maximus.
Maximus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Fakiiri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus finds it's way round the side to connect with Fakiiri's head. #KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Fakiiri tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Fakiiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fakiiri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards. #BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Maximus drops Fakiiri with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fakiiri looks back up at him and smiles so Maximus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fakiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fakiiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fakiiri walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fakiiri limp body while Maximus jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hats off to my opponent, he's a great fight great skill and tonight he was the better man. I'll be back knocking on the door of title fight.'.

Event: NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen
Date: Jun 11, 2019

#R1#
Maximus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Maximus.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nielsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nielsen manages to avoid it.
Nielsen shoots and misses #CL#
and Maximus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen is looking to control Maximus's arms but Maximus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nielsen has his back to the ropes.
Nielsen misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head. #CUT#
That has opened up Sven Kristian Nielsen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Maximus. #T1#
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Maximus.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nielsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nielsen looks winded!
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nielsen trying to control the position but instead, Maximus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nielsen into the ropes.
Maximus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nielsen.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!#T2#
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD#
Maximus drops Nielsen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nielsen is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus is working Nielsen over against the ropes.
Maximus dips a shoulder and cracks Nielsen with a mighty uppercut! Nielsen falls back against the ropes and Maximus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nielsen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maximus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1#
Twborg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Twborg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Twborg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Maximus.
Twborg misses with an uppercut.
Maximus is looking to counter punch.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Twborg closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Twborg.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Twborg has Maximus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Twborg lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twborg can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Twborg.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Twborg's elbow.
Twborg tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus 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.
Twborg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Still in the clinch, Twborg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Twborg.
A right hand to the body from Twborg. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Twborg.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Twborg.
A right hook to the body lands for Twborg.
Twborg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Twborg lands a left hand.
Oh Maximus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twborg works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Twborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Twborg is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Twborg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Twborg unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maximus! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Twborg is unloading with more strikes now! Maximus drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg is the new heavyweight champion!
Johnny Twborg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NSC 19: Leagatius vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Leagatius tries to land a body kick
and Maximus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leagatius misses with a head kick.
Maximus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leagatius misses with a shot to the body
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius misses with a left hand
and Maximus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leagatius manages to avoid it.
Leagatius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leagatius delivers a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Leagatius there.
Leagatius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leagatius.
Leagatius misses with a straight left.
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses
and Leagatius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Leagatius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
Maximus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Leagatius misses the target.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Maximus! Leagatius is out on his feet! Maximus rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Leagatius is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Leagatius is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus is the new heavyweight champion!
DJ Maximus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NSC 13: Maximus vs Hop
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Maximus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hop tests Maximus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Hop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hop throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Maximus lands a big head kick that sends Hop tumbling to the mat! Maximus takes a step backwards and waves Hop back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hop misses with a low kick.
Hop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus on the side of the head.
Hop misses with a left hand
and Maximus counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Hop out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Maximus is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DJ Maximus!
After the fight, DJ Maximus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NSC 9: Maximus vs Torres
Date: Mar 26, 2019

#R1##CL#
Maximus has Torres up against the ropes in a clinch.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Maximus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the ropes.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the ropes.
Torres is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Maximus takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Maximus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Torres circles away. #T1##CL#
Maximus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximus lands with a left to the head.
Maximus 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.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres blocks a body shot from Maximus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Torres.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres stalling in the clinch but Maximus improves position. #T2#
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Torres tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the ropes.
Torres tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Maximus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Maximus misses with a looping right.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maximus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Maximus misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximus tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range. #T1#
Maximus lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Maximus drives through and clinches with Torres against the ropes.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Maximus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Maximus digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Torres! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Maximus is unloading with more strikes now! Torres drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 644
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Maximus connects with a crisp jab.
Maximus tried to score with a low kick but Britton checks it.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Britton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus thumps Britton with a low kick.
Britton blocks a jab.
Maximus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maximus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Britton. That snapped Maximus's head back. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maximus clobbers Britton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maximus moves out of range as Britton strikes.
Maximus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Britton.
Britton misses with a hook. Maximus ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus's corner calls for a 1-2. Maximus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maximus slips a jab from Britton.
Britton misses with a straight right.
Maximus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Britton.
Britton misses with a hook.
Britton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Britton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Maximus lands a big uppercut and Britton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Britton looks OK. Maximus waves Britton back to his feet!#ROC2#
Britton is rocked!
Maximus works Britton's body with a nice hook.
Oh Britton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus throws the left hand but Britton avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Britton looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Britton seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Maximus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus throws a monster overhand right that drops Britton! Maximus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tel Britton was interviewed post fight and said '...Next time.'.

Event: CEC 640
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
O Rangers digs a good body shot into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and O Rangers counters with a takedown into side control.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is trying to buck O Rangers off.#ES#
Maximus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
O Rangers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers jabs Maximus right on the nose. Maximus blinks but takes it well.
O Rangers throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus misses with a straight left.
Maximus lands an overhand right.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. O Rangers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus tests O Rangers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Rangers lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Maximus throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus misses with a low kick.
O Rangers swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
It looked like Maximus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Rangers.
O Rangers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus can pounce on him.
O Rangers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Maximus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Rangers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Rangers dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
O Rangers ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus digs a good hook to O Rangers's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rangers. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus swings for the body but O Rangers moves out of range.
Jab from O Rangers.#T2#
Maximus missing with a left hand there. O Rangers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but O Rangers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Rangers. That did some damage!
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rangers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maximus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maximus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Rangers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maximus is not content to let O Rangers control the position.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but O Rangers drags him back down.
O Rangers cracks Maximus with a big elbow.
Maximus pushes O Rangers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Rangers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
O Rangers tries to advance to mount but Maximus denies him.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from O Rangers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
O Rangers prevents Maximus from escaping the position.
O Rangers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
O Rangers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maximus!
O Rangers controlling the pace for now.
Maximus is controlling an arm, preventing O Rangers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Maximus tries to buck O Rangers off but he can't manage it. #T4#
O Rangers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
O Rangers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maximus'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.
Maximus is squirming around, avoiding O Rangers's attempts to control the action.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
O Rangers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Maximus is holding on tight.
Maximus wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
O Rangers trying to control but Maximus is having none of it. #SUB2#
O Rangers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maximus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maximus and O Rangers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony O Rangers 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#
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus throws a hook but O Rangers avoids it easily.
O Rangers's corner calls for a 1-2. O Rangers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maximus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Maximus's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the body from Maximus misses
and O Rangers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus takes a swing at O Rangers's ribcage but misses.
Maximus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rangers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
O Rangers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maximus on his heels. He'll look to pass Maximus's guard now, I'm sure.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maximus 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.#T1#
O Rangers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Rangers is still trying to improve position.
Maximus wants to stand up but O Rangers is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
O Rangers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Rangers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but O Rangers is out of range.
Maximus lands a leg kick that knocks O Rangers off balance momentarily.
O Rangers lands a jab to Maximus's midsection.#TD2#
O Rangers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maximus pushes O Rangers off but O Rangers dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Rangers tries to move to mount but Maximus blocks the move with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus keeps working. #T2#
Maximus being controlled for a moment.
O Rangers prevents Maximus from escaping the position.
Maximus tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
O Rangers won't let Maximus get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
O Rangers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus tries to buck O Rangers off but O Rangers takes his back!
Tony O Rangers has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
O Rangers looking for the choke but no joy.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Maximus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
O Rangers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet but O Rangers has full control of the position and if anything, Maximus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
O Rangers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maximus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maximus is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Maximus is trapped and O Rangers is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
O Rangers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maximus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maximus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
O Rangers is persistently looking for the submission but Maximus is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
O Rangers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maximus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus misses with a hook
and O Rangers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Rangers on the side of the head.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but O Rangers moves out of range and Maximus only half commits.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. O Rangers saw that one coming.
O Rangers jabs Maximus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Rangers, as that shot connected.
O Rangers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from O Rangers.
O Rangers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Maximus coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus throws a leg kick but O Rangers moved away.#T1#
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on O Rangers's shoulder, as O Rangers tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like O Rangers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rangers lands a body shot.
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
O Rangers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximus throws a body punch but O Rangers moves out of range.
O Rangers staying out of range there.
O Rangers moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Maximus avoids the body shot from O Rangers.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Rangers.
A cross from O Rangers lands.
O Rangers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Rangers just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rangers 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.
DJ Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O Rangers misses with a hook.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from O Rangers.
Maximus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rangers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Rangers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as O Rangers blocks the low kick.#KD2#
O Rangers lands a big shot that drops Maximus! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Rangers is controlling him.
Oh Maximus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Rangers postures up in Maximus's guard and throws a big left but Maximus blocks it.
O Rangers is pushing down on Maximus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus is fighting to maintain full guard but O Rangers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maximus pushes O Rangers off looking to stand but O Rangers dives back in and keeps control.
O Rangers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus tries to kick O Rangers off but O Rangers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
O Rangers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tony O Rangers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Rangers stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
O Rangers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maximus seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus is not content to let O Rangers control the position.#T3#
O Rangers wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
Maximus is looking to escape.
O Rangers moves nicely into side control.
O Rangers is looking to take a break and control but Maximus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Rangers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maximus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maximus wants to get back to his feet but O Rangers drags him back down.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Rangers 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 Maximus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus tries to escape but O Rangers is in control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Rangers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Rangers.#TD2#
O Rangers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Maximus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. O Rangers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
O Rangers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Rangers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and O Rangers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Rangers lands with a straight right. Maximus didn't see that one coming.
O Rangers cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
O Rangers checks a low kick from Maximus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony O Rangers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Rangers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!
Tony O Rangers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 636
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1#
Bhullar moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Bhullar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Bhullar lands a big right hand that sends Maximus crashing to the mat! Bhullar stays standing though and waves Maximus back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Bhullar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bhullar closes the distance and clinches.
Bhullar misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bhullar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bhullar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Bhullar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
A left hand lands to the body for Bhullar.
Bhullar goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bhullar.
Bhullar feinted with a counter takedown.
Bhullar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Bhullar sends Maximus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bhullar is motioning to the referee to let Maximus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Bhullar finish him?
Maximus throws a body punch but Bhullar moves out of range. #T1#
Maximus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maximus seems to have recovered his senses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.
Maximus circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Bhullar. Maximus falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Bhullar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjan Bhullar!
A victorious Arjan Bhullar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 634
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pulkkinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maximus - the referee stops the clock and Pulkkinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maximus. Pulkkinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maximus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Maximus tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Maximus down.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximus's head.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target. #CL2#
Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maximus scrambles back to his feet.
Maximus throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T2#
Maximus throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus misses with a body punch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Maximus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maximus takes a step back to recover.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Maximus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maximus cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Maximus out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
A less than humble Pena Pulkkinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 631
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Grimson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimson's head backwards.
Grimson stuns Maximus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus scores with a push kick.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Grimson moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Maximus.
Grimson looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Grimson clinches with his opponent.
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!
Grimson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.#T1#
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Grimson.
Maximus tries to work over Grimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Maximus avoiding damage as Grimson throws knees to the body.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus cracks Grimson with a nice body shot.
A short left from Maximus.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus takes a shot to the head.
Maximus lands a shot to the body.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimson. #T2#
Grimson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimson takes a shot to the head.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimson backwards.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Grimson.
Grimson blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Grimson blocks an uppercut.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Grimson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximus's face. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Maximus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grimson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maximus can turn it around.
Grimson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimson.
A hook to the body from Grimson.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus lands a body punch. #T3#
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximus pushes Grimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus tries to work over Grimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Grimson's head.
Grimson blocks an uppercut.
Grimson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grimson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Grimson.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Grimson prevents a body shot from Maximus.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimson.
Maximus looks winded!
Grimson misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maximus.
Grimson lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimson lands a knee to the body.
Grimson scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimson.
Grimson connects with a knee to the head.
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimson.
Grimson lands a right hand. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Maximus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
Grimson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimson finish him?
Grimson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimson crunches a lovely knee into Maximus's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimson obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimson.
Grimson lands a big right hand that drops Maximus! The killer instinct kicks in and Grimson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grimson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Stu Grimson 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: CEC 628
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Maximus swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maximus slips a jab from Umanouke.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Umanouke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Umanouke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanouke wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy. #T1#
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanouke.
Umanouke throws a strike but Maximus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Umanouke 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.#T2#
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus lands a head kick!
Maximus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umanouke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus takes one to the chin there.
Maximus throws out a leg kick but Umanouke moves out of range and Maximus only half commits. #T3#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Maximus.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Umanouke.
A slow jab from Umanouke misses its intended target.
Umanouke avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Umanouke throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Umanouke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Umanouke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Umanouke takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Umanouke swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus! But no joy.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umanouke walks into a jab.
Maximus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Maximus darts in and clinches Umanouke up against the cage.
Umanouke tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Umanouke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Umanouke scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Umanouke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umanouke misses with a low kick.
Umanouke throws a push kick but Maximus slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umanouke.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umanouke has time to react.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus cracks Umanouke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Umanouke as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Umanouke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Maximus.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Umanouke. #T1#
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
DJ Maximus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Umanouke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Umanouke blocking some punches.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Umanouke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umanouke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umanouke is trying to pull guard but Maximus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Umanouke misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Maximus tries a body shot but Umanouke blocks it.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #T3#
Umanouke has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umanouke misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Umanouke controls the action.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Maximus gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umanouke's elbow.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Maximus.
Umanouke takes a shot to the head.
Umanouke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Umanouke backwards.
Maximus lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maximus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umanouke.
Umanouke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Umanouke's head.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Umanouke.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus tries to work over Umanouke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanouke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Umanouke is working for a kimura but Maximus is defending it quite comfortably.
Umanouke with the ground and pound but Maximus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maximus is looking to stand up but Umanouke isn't so interested in that idea.
Umanouke pushes down on Maximus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is refusing to be controlled, as Umanouke sits in half guard. #T1#
Maximus wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Umanouke seems content to control.
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well. #SUB#
Umanouke seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Umanouke is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umanouke is keen to just control but Maximus is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Maximus closes the distance and pushes Umanouke back into the cage.
Umanouke misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus gets through Umanouke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umanouke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximus.
Umanouke swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Umanouke throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Umanouke gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Umanouke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus connects with a couple of short punches.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umanouke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximus lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Umanouke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus! #REVB#
Umanouke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Umanouke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maximus.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Maximus.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Umanouke wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umanouke's head. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umanouke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Maximus.
I think Maximus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus 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.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 622
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
Butane swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Butane misses with a hook
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Maximus thuds a left hand into Butane's body.
Maximus avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus throws a body punch but Butane moves out of range.
Butane walks into a jab.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butane.
Butane's corner calls for a 1-2. Butane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.#KD#
Maximus lands a big uppercut and Butane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Butane looks OK. Maximus waves Butane back to his feet!#ROC#
Butane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hulk Butane has been cut.
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!
Maximus ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Butane's jaw. Butane's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Maximus does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
A less than humble DJ Maximus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 616
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Drama takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Drama drives through and clinches with Maximus against the cage.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Maximus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drama tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Drama misses with some punches.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Maximus scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drama working aggressively here.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Drama misses with some punches. #T1#
Drama lands a nice shot to the body.
Drama scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximus.
Drama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Drama.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Drama.
Drama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Drama on the inside.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Drama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus. #T2#
Drama blocking some punches.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus lands with a left to the head.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Maximus misses with a body punch.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Drama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drama lands a right hand.
Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus. #T3#
Drama misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drama.
Drama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Drama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maximus lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drama.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Drama lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus presses Drama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drama looks winded!
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Drama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drama tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Drama can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Drama tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Drama back against the cage.
Drama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Drama.
Drama misses with the head strike.
A short left from Drama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximus pushes Drama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Drama's head.
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 DJ Maximus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maximus tests Drama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Drama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drama misses with a combination
and Maximus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drama is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus is looking to slow Drama down with leg kicks.
Drama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maximuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. Drama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Drama avoids them all with ease.
Drama misses with a looping right.
Drama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drama throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Drama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends Drama's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drama.
Drama lands an overhand right.
Drama slips under a jab.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Drama scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Drama does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Drama pushes Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Drama misses with a body punch.
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Maximus.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus pushes Drama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dramas head.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
DJ Maximus has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Drama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Drama.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Drama controls the action.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drama misses with some punches.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dramas head.
Drama tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Drama tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Drama lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Drama misses with a punch to the body.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Drama.
Drama misses with some punches.
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
Drama lands with a left to the head.
Drama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drama misses with a punch to the body.
Drama doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Drama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Drama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Drama.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Drama has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 DJ Maximus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Drama throws a wild body kick that Maximus sees coming a mile off.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximus misses the target.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Drama blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus blocks the body kick.
Drama just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drama.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drama throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Maximus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Drama! Maximus lets Drama back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Drama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drama is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus misses with a straight right.
Drama seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Drama misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus slips a jab from Drama.
Maximus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Drama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Maximus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drama misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Maximus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drama catches Maximus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maximus throws a low kick but Drama moves out of range easily.
Maximus checks a low kick from Drama.
Maximus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drama misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus appears to be looking for a big counter.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Drama got wobbled bad by a big combination! Maximus presses forward with punches and knees until Drama stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Drama closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
A less than humble DJ Maximus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 609
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maximus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maximus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
Man was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Maximus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
A head kick misses from Man.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maximus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man connects with a right hand. Maximus shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Man.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Man cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Man misses with a looping right.
Maximus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus lands the left hand.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Man.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
Maximus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maximus connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Man clobbers Maximus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man connects with a right hand. Maximus shakes it off.#ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Oh Maximus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maximus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Man slips under a jab from Maximus.
Maximus seems to have got his legs back now.
Man lands with an overhand left.
Maximus avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maximus throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maximus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man throws a combination that misses
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Maximus slips a jab from Man.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus checks a leg kick.
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
Maximus defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man thumps Maximus with a low kick.
Maximus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maximus tries to score with a low kick but Man moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Maximus connects with a body shot.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
Man looks to land a right hand but Maximus moved out of range.
A jab from Maximus does it's job there.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Man connects with a crisp jab.
Man throws a right and a left that Maximus avoids nicely.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Man.
Man takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Man blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Maximus scores with a jab.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Man lands with a nice body kick.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD2#
Man lands a big right hand that sends Maximus crashing to the mat! Man stays standing though and waves Maximus back to his feet!
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid body kick from Man.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus throws a leg kick
and Man counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Maximus! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Snow Man!
After winning the bout, Snow Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Umanouke circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Umanouke is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus is in guard.#REVB#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Umanouke.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umanouke 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.
Umanouke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
I've been told that Maximus 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.
Umanouke 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.#T1#
Maximus tries to stand but Umanouke is controlling from the bottom.
Umanouke wants to sweep but no luck.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umanouke being controlled here, momentarily.
Umanouke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Maximus stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Umanouke throws up his legs and catches Maximus in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Maximus tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Umanouke! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
Ueda Umanouke spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CEC 600
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Kuklinsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuklinsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Kuklinsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuklinsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maximus under the eye.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Maximus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuklinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuklinsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximus.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Kuklinsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuklinsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kuklinsky fails to land.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximus.
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuklinsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Maximus.
Kuklinsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Maximus.
Kuklinsky looks winded!
Maximus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Maximus pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus lands a right hand.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Maximus is leaning against Kuklinsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Kuklinsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuklinsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Kuklinsky pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Kuklinsky controls the action.
Kuklinsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus lands a right hand.
Kuklinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Maximus misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuklinsky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximus.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
Maximus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuklinsky controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuklinsky or not.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximus gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuklinsky prevents a body shot from Maximus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximus. #T4#
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maximus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuklinsky can turn it around.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Kuklinsky's head.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maximus.
Maximus pushes Kuklinsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus cracks Kuklinsky with a nice body shot.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
Kuklinsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus lands with a left to the head.
Maximus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky blocking some punches.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Maximus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maximus drops Kuklinsky with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kuklinsky! Maximus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Richard Kuklinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.

Event: CEC 594
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Maximus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus misses with a hook.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Curran. #CL#
Maximus has managed to clinch.
Maximus lands a body shot. #BC2#
Curran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curran's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Maximus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
A body shot lands from Curran.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximus.
Curran looks winded!#T1#
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Maximus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran misses with some punches.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus digs a right hand underneath Curran's ribcage. Curran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curran blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Curran lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Maximus presses Curran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maximus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curran can turn it around.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Maximus's head.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Curran.
Curran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curran working aggressively here.
A short right from Maximus on the inside.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Curran.
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran takes a shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Curran pushes Maximus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus misses with a body punch.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Maximus.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Curran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maximus scores with a jab.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Maximus closes the distance and clinches.
Maximus tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran blocking some punches.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus pushes Curran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curran misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Curran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
Curran is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curran digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land. #T1#
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
A short right from Maximus.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximus.
Curran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Curran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Curran.
Curran lands a body shot.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curran blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran presses Maximus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curran lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
Maximus struggles to land a body shot inside as Curran controls his hands.
Curran working aggressively here.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus tries to work over Curran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curran manages to circle out of the way.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
Maximus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Curran counters with a body kick.#T3#
Curran misses the jab.
Curran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maximus will feel that in the morning.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Curran digs a good body shot into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus connects with an inside leg kick.
Maximus scores with a punch to the head.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.#T4#
Good leg kick by Maximus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Curran.
Maximus thuds his shin into the meat of Curran's side.
Curran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus to score with a decent uppercut.
Maximus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Curran will feel that in the morning.
Curran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Curran crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Curran is rocked!
Maximus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Maximus. Maximus maintains the clinch.
Curran is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus gets through Curran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Curran.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Curran with a big uppercut! Curran tries to clinch up but Maximus pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Curran to the mat! Curran covers up and Maximus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). DJ Maximus!
A very excited looking DJ Maximus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 591
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Kuznetcov misses with a looping left.
Maximus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetcov throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Kuznetcov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetcov with the counter takedown but Maximus avoids it easily.
Kuznetcov 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.
Maximus fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuznetcov in the body.
Maximus slips a jab from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov throws an off balance right hand
and Maximus counters with a thumping low kick.
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kuznetcov's head backwards.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus 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. #T1#
Kuznetcov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus circles away.#KD#
Maximus sends Kuznetcov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maximus is motioning to the referee to let Kuznetcov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Kuznetcov is rocked!
Kuznetcov switches off momentarily and Maximus cracks him with a monster right hand! Kuznetcov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Maximus dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Maximus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 584
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Maximus misses with a looping right.
St. Georges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus connects with a single shot there.
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from St. Georges.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Maximus 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.
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
St. Georges misses with an uppercut.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St. Georges lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus throws an off balance right hand
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus throws an off balance right hand
and St. Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and St. Georges counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Maximus! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!

Event: CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Maximus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Monk moves out of range. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Monk has knocked Maximus down with a huge combo! Monk steps away and waves a wobbly Maximus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Monk misses with a two punch combination.
Monk takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Monk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus with a nice cross.
Monk misses the jab.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Maximus rushes Monk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monk has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Monk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Monk controls the action. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Monk misses with some punches.
Monk is working Maximus over against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Monk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monk.
Monk looks to land a right hand but Maximus moved out of range.
Monk misses with a kick to the body
and Maximus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Monk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monk under the eye.#T2#
Maximus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monk.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monk with a body shot.
Maximus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maximus looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus defending well as Monk loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monk gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Monk is looking for a counter combo.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Monk.
Maximus blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monk.#T3#
Monk lunges at Maximus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maximus's hand. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Monk sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Maximus's defenses. It connects perfectly with Maximus's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silas Monk!
Silas Monk retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Silas Monk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYFN Legends Tournament r. 9
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Kuklinsky does it's job there.
Kuklinsky swinging wildly here.
Kuklinsky thuds a left hand into Maximus's body.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus 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.
Kuklinsky throws a series of strikes that have Maximus backpedaling.
Kuklinsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuklinsky wants to slow Maximus down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuklinsky misses the jab.
Maximus's corner calls for a 1-2. Maximus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuklinsky. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus walks into a stiff left hand from Kuklinsky.
Maximus lands a high kick!
Kuklinsky thuds his right hand into Maximus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuklinsky.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuklinsky.
Maximus motions for Kuklinsky to come forward. Maximus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Maximus throws a hook but Kuklinsky avoids it easily.
Maximus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuklinsky looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Kuklinsky wants to clinch.
Maximus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuklinskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maximus throws a front kick aimed at Kuklinsky's knee but Kuklinsky avoids it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuklinsky.
Maximus throws a head kick but Kuklinsky moves out of range.
Kuklinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuklinsky lands a body shot.
Kuklinsky throws a shot to the body.
Maximus throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuklinsky throws a series of punches but Maximus avoids them all with ease. #T2#
No joy there for Maximus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuklinsky throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Kuklinsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Kuklinsky is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maximus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Kuklinsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuklinsky.
Maximus works Kuklinsky's body with a nice hook.
Maximus slips a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Kuklinsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky blocks a jab.
Kuklinsky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maximus with a body shot.
Kuklinsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maximus throws a lazy right hand but Kuklinsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kuklinsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuklinsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Kuklinsky.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus checks a leg kick.
Maximus throws a hook to the side of Kuklinsky's head but Kuklinsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuklinsky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kuklinsky misses with a double jab.
Kuklinsky lands a really nice looking cross but Maximus seems unphased.
Kuklinsky throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky wants to slow Maximus down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuklinsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
Maximus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuklinsky walks into a straight right hand from Maximus.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinsky throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Maximus slips a straight right by Kuklinsky.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuklinsky throws a counter combo.
Kuklinsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuklinsky misses with a looping left.
Maximus is looking to counter punch.
Kuklinsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuklinsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuklinsky replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Maximus blocks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuklinsky.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuklinsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus throws a hook but Kuklinsky avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Kuklinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuklinsky throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Maximus counters with a crisp one two that drops Kuklinsky! Maximus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kuklinsky to his feet! Kuklinsky is in big trouble!
Maximus 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. #ROC#
Kuklinsky is rocked!
Kuklinsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuklinsky tries to clinch there but Maximus circles away.
It looked like Maximus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuklinsky.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Kuklinsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Kuklinsky.
Maximus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuklinsky misses the shot to the body.
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!
Kuklinsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Kuklinsky is out of range.
Kuklinsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximus in his tracks.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Maximus is predictable there
and Kuklinsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Kuklinsky connects with a body shot that sends Maximus's belly button to the back.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Kuklinsky.
A head kick misses from Kuklinsky.
Maximus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuklinsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuklinsky misses with a kick to the body.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuklinsky lands with a nice body punch.
Kuklinsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Kuklinsky only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maximus lands with a straight right. Kuklinsky didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Kuklinsky clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Kuklinsky is breathing heavily.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Maximus working aggressively here.
Kuklinsky misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximus.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky misses with the head strike.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus lands a right hand.
Kuklinsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuklinsky.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuklinsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuklinsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Kuklinsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Kuklinsky. #T3#
Kuklinsky tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Kuklinsky back against the cage.
Kuklinsky throws a head punch that misses.
Kuklinsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuklinsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Kuklinsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus lands a body shot.
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuklinsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuklinsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuklinsky blocks an uppercut.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Kuklinsky tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus is working Kuklinsky over against the cage.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Maximus scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
Maximus gets through Kuklinsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus lands a right hand.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Kuklinsky avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the cage.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maximus.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximus.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuklinskys head.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Kuklinsky.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Kuklinsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuklinsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuklinsky looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Kuklinsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuklinsky misses with a left hand #KD#
and Maximus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuklinsky! Maximus lets Kuklinsky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kuklinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maximus scores with a counter punch that sends Kuklinsky to the canvas! Maximus smells blood - he's punishing Kuklinsky with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kuklinsky has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Richard Kuklinsky was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.

Event: CEC 569
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Maximus misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcon throws a front kick that sends Maximus stumbling back into the cage.
Garcon misses the body punch
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Garcon with a hook.
Garcon scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcon throws a leg kick which misses Maximus's front leg but catches the back leg as Maximus tries to avoid it.
Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon tried to score with a low kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus feints a jab promting Garcon to slip. Maximus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garcon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Garcon saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcon.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon.
Garcon scores with a body shot.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcon scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus looks winded!
Garcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcon checks a leg kick.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcon.
Garcon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Garcon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maximus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcon.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Garcon's shoulder, as Garcon tries to avoid the shot.
Garcon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcon throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle, before Garcon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Maximus's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jean Paul Garcon, 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: CEC 566
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Maximus checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximus 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.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Maximus catches Joseph right on the button with a cross.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maximus's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Joseph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Maximus.
Maximus connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A bone on bone clash there as Maximus blocks the leg kick.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Maximus down. #T1#
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
Maximus misses the jab.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximus's sensitive parts.
Maximus scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.#KD#
Maximus cracks Joseph with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joseph looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maximus finish him? #ROC#
Joseph is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus misses with a right hand
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing. #KD#
Maximus cracks Joseph with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maximus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Joseph to stand back up!
Joseph is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus lands a slapping body shot.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Joseph looks winded!
Maximus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Maximus lands a big uppercut and Joseph crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joseph looks OK. Maximus waves Joseph back to his feet!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Joseph leaves his chin hanging out and Maximus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Joseph crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
A less than humble DJ Maximus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: AD517
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Pelle swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Pelle misses
letting Maximus counter with a right hand.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pelle has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Pelle can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Pelle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelle takes a shot to the head.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Pelle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelle uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Maximus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Maximus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Pelle is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pelle or not.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Pelle pushes Maximus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelle.
Pelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Pelle.
Pelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maximus up against the cage.
Pelle lands an uppercut.
Pelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelle tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelle backwards. #T2#
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Maximus.
Pelle works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelle taking a breather.
Maximus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pelles head.
A right hand to the body from Pelle.
Maximus digs a right hand underneath Pelle's ribcage. Pelle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maximus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pelle tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Pelle. #T3#
A short uppercut from Pelle.
Pelle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pelle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Pelle is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pelle wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Pelle misses with some punches.
Maximus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelle lands with a left to the head.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pelle tries to work over Maximus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelle tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Pelle back against the cage.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus pushes Pelle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Pelle is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Pelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus tries to work over Pelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Pelle has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pelle works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelle.
Maximus can't find room to land a body shot as Pelle controls the action.
Pelle is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelle backwards.
Pelle working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Maximus.
Pelle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pelle lands with a right hand. #KD#
Maximus cracks Pelle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maximus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pelle to stand back up!
The fighters circling - Pelle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelle glances at the clock... BAM! Maximus nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Pelle crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Pelle is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AD511
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Maximus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wade throws the kick towards the body but Maximus avoids it.
Wade 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. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Wade circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maximus to the canvas! Maximus doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wade keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wade!
Samson Wade gave a mention to My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD505
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Boudain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boudain.
Boudain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maximus is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Boudain rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus lands with a short shot to the head.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximus tries to work over Boudain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Boudain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boudain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Boudain forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Boudain misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain is pushing Maximus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Maximus tries to work over Boudain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Boudain throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Boudain blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Boudain is working Maximus over against the cage.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Boudain.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximus.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudain misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
Boudain blocks a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boudain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudain.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Boudain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Maximus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boudain drops Maximus with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Maximus is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dante Boudain 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: AD499: PRIDE never die
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pelle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Pelle moved away.
Amis Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maximus moves into the clinch successfully.
Pelle takes a shot to the head.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pelle fails to land.
Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maximus lands a shoulder strike.
Maximus tries to work over Pelle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Maximus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Pelle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Pelle manages to break the clinch.
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Pelle manages to avoid it.#T1##KD#
Maximus moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pelle goes down! Can Maximus finish him!?#ROC#
Pelle is rocked!
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus lands a couple of digs.
Pelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Pelle has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Maximus scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus landing with the ground and pound.
Pelle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pelle's head.
Pelle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pelle.
Pelle pulls Maximus in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus postures up in Pelle's guard and throws a big left but Pelle blocks it. #T3#
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pelle trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Pelle wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pelle is looking to sweep but instead, Maximus has passed into half guard. #T4#
Maximus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pelle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
Maximus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maximus misses with a head shot. Pelle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pelle moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pelle.
Pelle throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelle can do to turn this around?
Pelle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maximus counters with a body kick that stops Pelle in his tracks momentarily.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Maximus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maximus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pelle throws out the jab.
Pelle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pelle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pelle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus.
Pelle tests Maximus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Pelle throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pelle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pelle takes a step back to recover. #KD#
Maximus lands a big shot that drops Pelle! Can he finish him?
Pelle is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelle has wrist control.
Pelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelle is trying to control the position but Maximus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pelle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximus 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.
Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelle controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Maximus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DJ Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pelle controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pelle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maximus at a distance.
Pelle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Maximus drops his shoulder and cracks Pelle with a huge uppercut! Pelle goes down! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##ES2#
Pelle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maximus swings for the body but Pelle moves out of range.
Maximus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Maximus.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Pelle keeps it at a distance.
Pelle cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Pelle tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pelle slips a jab from Maximus.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pelle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Pelle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pelle misses the jab.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Pelle manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Maximus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pelles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pelle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Maximus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pelle just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus dodges the punch combination from Pelle.
Maximus 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Maximus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus delivers a nice body kick.
Maximus scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Maximus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##KD#
Maximus moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pelle goes down! Can Maximus finish him!?
Maximus is pushing down on Pelle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pelle is fighting to maintain full guard but Maximus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pelle trying to control here.
Maximus lands strikes from half guard.
Maximus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pelle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pelle is trying to get back to full guard.
Pelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelle is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Maximus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pelle's head.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maximus throwing shots but Pelle is blocking nicely.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pelle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maximus thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely. #T2#
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but Pelle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus thows a huge punch but Pelle dodges it nicely.
Pelle wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Maximus with the ground and pound but Pelle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelle has wrist control.
Maximus throws a strike but Pelle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pelle wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T3#
Maximus trying to control the position here.
Pelle throws a big right hand that misses.
Pelle throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Pelle from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Maximus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pelle, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Pelle tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus lands with a short punch from the clinch. #KD#
Maximus lands an uppercut that drops Pelle! Maximus follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Pelle! Maximus senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Pelle out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
DJ Maximus made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Amis Pelle had this to say: 'That coward got lucky. '.

Event: AD493: Devilish horse
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Perkele swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Maximus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Maximus's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maximus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Maximus.
Nice shot lands for Maximus.
Perkele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus lands a jab to the head.
Maximus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximus lands a jab to the nose.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.#T1#
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maximus lands with a right hand.
A big left from Maximus misses.
Nice cross by Maximus.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maximus misses with a looping right.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus there.
Maximus takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Maximus.
Maximus cracks Perkele with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele takes one on the button.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Maximus misses with a straight left.
Maximus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Perkele throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Perkele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.#T3#
Perkele swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Perkele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Maximus seems unphased.
Perkele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perkele cracks Maximus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Maximus counters with a body kick.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maximus.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Maximus thows a body kick. Perkele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Perkele is breathing heavily.
Maximus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perkele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maximus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perkele at a distance.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maximus checks it well.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus has time to react.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkele slips a jab from Maximus.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Perkele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkele's head.
Maximus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maximus misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
As Maximus backs away, Perkele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maximus with a jab.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maximus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DJ Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maximus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perkele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Maximus moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Perkele goes down! Can Maximus finish him!?#ROC2#
Perkele is rocked!#T1#
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perkele has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Perkele trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus postures up in Perkele's guard and throws a big left but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele controls Maximus momentarily but Maximus frees himself.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maximus throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus's corner calls for a 1-2. Maximus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maximus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Perkele walks into a left hand.
A big right from Maximus misses.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus doesn't seem bothered though.
Maximus lands a head kick. Perkele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximus misses with a hook.
Maximus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
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!
Maximus throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus misses with a hook.#T4#
Perkele throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Maximus's belly button to the back.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Maximus swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Nice shot by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a cross. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
Maximus lands with a nice body kick.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Perkele.
Maximus misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Maximus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maximus tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
Maximus throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Maximus lands with a good body shot.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maximus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maximus lands a jab to the nose.#KD2#
Maximus waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Perkele to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Perkele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Maximus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perkele has his hands on Maximus's head, controlling the position.
Perkele seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Maximus throws an elbow that misses. Perkele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maximus's guard. Nice move by Perkele!#REVR#
Perkele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Maximus trying to control the action but Perkele is working from the bottom.
Maximus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perkele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
Perkele is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus 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.
Maximus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Perkele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maximus.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perkele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Perkele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maximus throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Maximus lands a lovely overhand right.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus. #T4#
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus checks a low kick from Perkele.
Maximus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Maximus moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Perkele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Maximus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maximus connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Maximus.
Perkele slips a straight right by Maximus.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Good work by Maximus as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus.
Nice straight punches there by Maximus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus.
Perkele needs to keep his hands up - Maximus had a free shot at his head there.
Maximus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perkele steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maximus. That one must have hurt.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele. #T2#
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
And Maximus responds with a good body kick, but Perkele manages to step out the way in time.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Perkele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Maximus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Maximus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perkele. Perkele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Perkele misses. #KD2#
Maximus waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Perkele to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Maximus advances to half guard. #T3#
Perkele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perkele controlling the position for now.
Maximus misses with a head shot. Perkele uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maximus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
Perkele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maximus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Maximus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Maximus works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Maximus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele punishes Maximus's body with a nice straight punch.
Maximus moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Maximus throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Perkele moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Maximus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maximus - that will leave a mark!
Itse Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Maximus throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Maximus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. Perkele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Perkele circles away. #KD2#
Maximus throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Perkele stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Maximus follows into mount!
Maximus throws some wild stikes that Perkele manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus looking to control but Perkele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maximus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Maximus punching from mount but Perkele doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Maximus throwing strikes here but Perkele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maximus loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Perkele scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Maximus land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Maximus stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus is the new heavyweight champion!
DJ Maximus really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AD487: Unforgettable
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Putin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Maximus swings widly with a right hand
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Putin.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Putin swinging wildly here.
Maximus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Putin.
Maximus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maximus 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.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Maximus lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Maximus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Putin wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T1#
Maximus keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Putin from controlling successfully.
Putin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Putin trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maximus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus moves out of range as Putin strikes.
A solid body kick from Putin.
A lazy left from Maximus finds it's target.
Maximus lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Putin finds it's target.
Putin throws a leg kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Putin lands an overhand right.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin scores with a shot to the body.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maximus. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Putin.
Putin shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Putin.
Maximus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Putin takes a step back to recover.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus throws a good cross that connects.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus there.
Putin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Putin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Putin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximus avoids the body shot from Putin. #T4#
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus with a nice cross.
Putin slips a straight right by Maximus.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus throws out a powerful jab.
Putin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putin scores with a decent looking hook.
Putin throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Maximus misses.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Putin counters with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Maximus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Beast Putin 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#
Putin slips under a jab from Maximus.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin lands a jab.#TD2#
Putin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Putin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Putin is trying to get an arm triangle but Maximus is defending well. #SUB2#
Putin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maximus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Putin's guard! Nice work there by Maximus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin trying to control the position. #T1#
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Putin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maximus passes into side control.
Putin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus with the ground and pound but Putin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Putin has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at LOD Gym of the Gods inform us that Putin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Maximus wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Maximus throws a big right hand that misses.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB2#
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Putin has wrist control.
Putin has momentary wrist control but Maximus slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Putin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maximus defends it easily.#SUB2#
Putin has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
Putin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maximus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maximus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Putin defending well though. #T4#
Maximus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Putin is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Putin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maximus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Putin is looking to improve his position.
Putin is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximus thows a body kick. Putin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
Beast Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus.
Putin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Putin takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Maximus.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Putin has been cut.
Putin slips under a jab from Maximus.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus scores with a nice body kick.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Maximus misses with a hook
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus swings for the body but Putin moves out of range.
Maximus moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Maximus waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Putin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Putin to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Putin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Putin is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Putin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AD481: Land of the Rising Sun
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Maximus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bustamante on the side of the head.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bustamante throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Bustamante lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximus misses the target.
Bustamante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maximus scores with the left hand. Bustamante knows he should have avoided that one.
Bustamante misses with a leg kick
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bustamante counters with a thumping low kick.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Bustamante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bustamante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bustamante doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bustamante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bustamante.
Bustamante misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maximus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bustamante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maximus scores with a head kick. Bustamante tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maximus cracks Bustamante on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bustamante falls backwards against the cage. Maximus follows up with more strikes that drop Bustamante to his knees. Maximus keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bustamante! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AD474: Break Boundaries
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight.
Maximus scores with a nice right hand.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maximus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maximus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Weight lands a really nice looking cross but Maximus seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Weight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Weight counters with a head kick that drops Maximus to the mat! Maximus scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus ducks into an uppercut from Weight and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LightHeavy Weight!
LightHeavy Weight decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AD466: My precious
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Maximus misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bane counter with a right hand.
Maximus scores with a punch to the head.
Bane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus throws a quick counter head kick but Bane was just out of range.#CL2#
Bane rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bane tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bane tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing Bane back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximus.
Bane digs a right hand underneath Maximus's ribcage. Maximus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maximus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banes head.
Bane blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
Bane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Bane avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maximus's efforts to push away.
Bane throws a head punch that misses.
Bane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Bane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Bane counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bane rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Maximus.
Maximus looks to land a left hand but Bane moved out of range nicely.
Bane wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Maximus moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bane goes down! Can Maximus finish him!?#ROC#
Bane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus throws a big right hand that misses.
Bane is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Bane is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture.
Bane seems to have recovered his senses.
Bane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bane has wrist control.#T2#
Maximus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bane controlling the position.
Maximus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Maximus throws a strike but Bane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maximus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bane throws a strike but Maximus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus is controlling him.
Bane is pulling down on Maximus's head to control his posture. #T3#
Maximus throws a big elbow that misses.
Bane keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Bane 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.
Maximus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bane has wrist control.
Maximus scoring with some ground and pound.
Bane is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus works over Bane with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Bane there. #SUB2#
Bane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Maximus is defending well.
Bane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Bane'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#
Bane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bane is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Bane with a nice cross.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus.
Bane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus.
A nice side step and Bane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus digs a good hook to Bane's body.
Bane throws a leg kick but Maximus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bane.
Bane throws a fast counter high kick but Maximus manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Maximus throws a lazy right hand but Bane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bane! But no joy.
Maximus moves out of range as Bane strikes.
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Bane unleashes a big counter combination but Maximus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bane 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.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Bane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus momentarily.
Bane cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Bane is out of range.
Maximus takes one on the button.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Bane.
Bane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bane slips under a jab from Maximus.
Bane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maximus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bane counters with a huge left! Maximus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bane isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Maximus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Bane!
Lucas Bane is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Lucas Bane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD458: Blessed scarface
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Sammich misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Maximus.
Maximus lands a nice shot that snaps Sammich's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Sammich missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus is looking to counter punch.
Maximus checks a low kick from Sammich.
Maximus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.
Maximus misses the jab.
Sammich tries to work over Maximus's front leg with a kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sammich swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.#KD#
Maximus cracks Sammich with a big right hand and Sammich goes down!#ROC#
Sammich is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus throws a big elbow that misses.
Maximus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sammich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.
Maximus 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.#T1#
Maximus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sammich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximus postures up in Sammich's guard and throws a big left but Sammich blocks it.
Maximus throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sammich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Sammich 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.
Sammich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sammich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus is one step ahead there.
Sammich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sammich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sammich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sammich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maximus connects with a jab.
Maximus throws a solid leg kick but Sammich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximus.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Sammich is out of range.
Sammich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maximus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sammich.
Sammich misses with a hook. Maximus ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Sammich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sammich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sammich misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sammich's knee momentarily.
Maximus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sammich missing with a left hand there. Maximus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus works Sammich's body with a nice hook.
Maximus lands an overhand right.
Maximus drops Sammich with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maximus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
DJ Maximus very nearly forgot to thank Vandal & Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Sammy Sammich had this to say: ' '.

Event: AD451: Priceless
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Skrumbellos lands a leg kick that knocks Maximus off balance momentarily.
Maximus throws a low kick but Skrumbellos moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skrumbellos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skrumbellos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximus's sensitive parts.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Maximus instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrumbellos controls his hands.
Maximus lands a body shot.
Skrumbellos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbellos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrumbellos 's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrumbellos backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Skrumbellos looks winded!
Skrumbellos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximus. #T1#
Skrumbellos prevents a body shot from Maximus.
Maximus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Maximus - that landed with a thud.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Skrumbellos avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the cage.
Maximus lands a left hand.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus lands an uppercut.
Maximus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Skrumbellos is rocked!
Skrumbellos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
Skrumbellos is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Maximus.
Maximus dips a shoulder and cracks Skrumbellos with a mighty uppercut! Skrumbellos falls back against the cage and Maximus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Skrumbellos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maximus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus retains his heavyweight title!
DJ Maximus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AD443: Second trip
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
We've been informed that Maximus 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.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Maximus counters with a right hand to the body.
D Amato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
D Amato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice leg kick.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato lands with a straight right. Maximus didn't see that one coming.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus lands a glancing blow to the side of D Amato's head.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Maximus misses with a hook
and D Amato counters with a left to the body.
D Amato jabs at Maximus's body.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus slips a straight right by D Amato.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
D Amato swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato thuds a left hand into Maximus's body.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Maximus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus! But no joy.
Maximus avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato is looking to wear down Maximus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato throws a shot to the body.
D Amato slips under a jab from Maximus.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Amato throws a lazy right hand but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but D Amato slips the punch.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
D Amato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus lands a jab to D Amato's midsection.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target. #T3#
Maximus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by D Amato. D Amato obviously looking to wear him down.
D Amato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximus back to the cage. D Amato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
D Amato lands with a cross.
D Amato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from D Amato misses
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato slips a jab from Maximus.
Maximus throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maximus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus connects with a crisp jab.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Maximus tests D Amato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
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 Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Maximus'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#
Both fighters circling a little - Maximus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends D Amato's belly button to the back.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
D Amato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
D Amato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus digs a good hook to D Amato's body.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Maximus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
D Amato takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
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!
Maximus slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus drives through and clinches with D Amato against the cage.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
D Amato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maximus.
D Amato misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato scores with a nice hook to the head.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximus struggles to land a body shot inside as D Amato controls his hands.
Maximus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato gets through Maximus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, D Amato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
D Amato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus lands with a left to the head.
D Amato tries to throw a body punch but Maximus avoids it by throwing D Amato back against the cage.
Maximus digs a right hand into D Amato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on D Amato's gas tank.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a right hand.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Maximus prevents a body shot from D Amato.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Maximus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of D Amato backwards. #T3#
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to D Amato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maximus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by D Amato.
Maximus pushes D Amato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D Amato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
D Amato tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from D Amato. #BC2#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Maximus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Amato. That did some damage!
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Maximus.
Maximus staying out of range there.#T4#
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D Amato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
D Amato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maximus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
D Amato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maximus scores with a jab to the body.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Maximus.
D Amato misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DJ Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
A jab from D Amato does it's job there.
D Amato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
D Amato throws a hook but Maximus avoids it easily.
Maximus throws out a counter right but D Amato avoids it with no problem.
Maximus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #KD2#
Maximus cracks D Amato with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! D Amato looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maximus finish him?
Nice jab there from Maximus. #ROC2#
D Amato is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
D Amato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A jab lands there for Maximus.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Maximus feints a counter leg kick.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from D Amato misses the target.
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
D Amato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus finds it's way round the side to connect with D Amato's head.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Nice shot lands for Maximus.
Oh D Amato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximus throws a front kick that sends D Amato stumbling back into the cage.
D Amato seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximus pushes D Amato away with a front kick.
Maximus connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Maximus.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Maximus slips the punch.
Maximus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
D Amato moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
D Amato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
D Amato drops his hands momentarily and Maximus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
D Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus throws a shot to the body.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! D Amato drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maximus follows D Amato to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus is the new heavyweight champion!
DJ Maximus gave a mention to Vandal & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Michael D Amato spoke after the fight, saying 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped I got Whooped too day!'.

Event: AD437: Young Artillery
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Maximus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been informed that Tronstone 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.
Maximus misses with a looping right.
Tronstone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tronstone throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Tronstone fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears Maximus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tronstone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maximus under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone moves away from the strike by Maximus.
Tronstone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tronstone swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.#T1#
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tronstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maximus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tronstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tronstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tronstone misses with a body shot.
Tronstone swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tronstone tries to land a leg kick but Maximus saw it coming and moves away.
Maximus throwing a counter right hand but Tronstone manages to avoid it.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
Tronstone swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
Tronstone darts in looking for a takedown but Maximus gets double underhooks and turns Tronstone into the cage.
Tronstone misses with an uppercut
and Maximus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Tronstone misses.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. Tronstone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tronstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Tronstone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DJ Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Tronstone.
A big left from Maximus misses.
Ike Tronstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tronstone swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Tronstone misses with a left hand
and Maximus counters with a nice body shot.
Tronstone looks winded!#KD#
Maximus lands a left and a right that send Tronstone crashing to the mat, dazed. Maximus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tronstone is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ike Tronstone has been cut.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
It looked like Maximus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tronstone.
Tronstone throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick from Maximus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Maximus sends Tronstone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maximus is motioning to the referee to let Tronstone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tronstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tronstone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tronstone seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus works Tronstone's body with a nice hook.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Tronstone throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Tronstone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maximus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tronstone swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a left to the body.
Tronstone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Maximus forces Tronstone back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Maximus.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tronstone throws a head punch that misses.
Maximus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Maximus.
Maximus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maximus digs a right hand into Tronstone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tronstone's gas tank. #BC#
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tronstone avoids the body shot from Maximus.
It seemed like Tronstone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tronstone misses the shot to the body.
Tronstone misses with a hook
and Maximus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Tronstone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tronstone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus misses the body punch
and Tronstone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tronstone lands a slapping body shot.
Tronstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Tronstone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tronstone lands a jab.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tronstone can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone misses the jab.
A combination from Tronstone does no damage.
Maximus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tronstone misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Maximus counters with a nice right hand that sends Tronstone toppling to the canvas! Tronstone scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maximus finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tronstone. #T1#
Tronstone with a jab.
Tronstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tronstone is breathing heavily.
Tronstone switches off momentarily and Maximus cracks him with a monster right hand! Tronstone topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Maximus dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Maximus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, DJ Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AD429: Bang and Burn
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Burns scores with the left hand. Maximus knows he should have avoided that one.
Maximus looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Maximus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Maximus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Maximus ducks down to avoid it.
Burns swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range. #T1#
Maximus wants to clinch.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maximus at a distance.
Maximus lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maximus lands with a shot to the body.
Maximus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Connor Mac Burns has been cut.
Burns motions for Maximus to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maximus. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maximus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a body shot.
Maximus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns is looking to wear down Maximus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Maximus counters with a straight right hand.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Maximus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Maximus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maximus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maximus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot.
Maximus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Maximus lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Maximus stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
Maximus scoring well with a low kick there.
Maximus cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Maximus lands with a shot to the body.
Connor Mac Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus lands with a shot to the body.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Burns takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Maximus sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Burns bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, DJ Maximus waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal & Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: AD423: Less is more
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Cropp throws a leg kick but Maximus checks it.
Maximus staying out of range there.#CL#
Cropp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cropp throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cropp has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus jabs Cropp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cropp misses with a hook
and Maximus counters with a body kick that stops Cropp in his tracks momentarily. #KD2#
Maximus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cropp sprawling to the canvas! Cropp rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maximus finish him?! #ROC2#
Cropp is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Karol Cropp has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cropp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oh Cropp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cropp is breathing heavily.
Maximus fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cropp out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). DJ Maximus!
After the big win, DJ Maximus made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AD416: Nobody is perfect
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Maximus slips a jab from Leduc.
Maximus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joe Leduc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leduc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maximus throws a hook but Leduc avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Leduc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
Leduc misses with a hook
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Leduc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Leduc misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Joe Leduc has been cut.
Maximus digs a good hook to Leduc's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus slips under a jab.
Maximus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leduc. Leduc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maximus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Leduc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leduc looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Leduc cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus scores with a nice right hand.
Leduc throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leduc avoids it.
Leduc throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leduc thinking.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Maximus sends Leduc crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maximus is motioning to the referee to let Leduc up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Leduc is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leduc 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 Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus throws a hook but Leduc avoids it easily.
Maximus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leduc.
Maximus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Leduc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus checks a low kick from Leduc.
Maximus jabs Leduc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
Maximus throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Maximus throws a hook but Leduc blocks it.
A big right from Leduc misses.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Leduc moves away and avoids it.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leduc was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
And Leduc tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leduc swings for the body but Maximus moves out of range.
Leduc throws the left hand but Maximus avoids the punch easily.
Leduc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leduc looks winded!#CL#
Maximus clinches up with Leduc and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus prevents a body shot from Leduc.
Leduc is working Maximus over against the cage.#T4#
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leduc blocks a body shot from Maximus. #BC#
Maximus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus swings for the body but Leduc moves out of range.
A left lands for Maximus.
Leduc misses with a low kick.
Maximus moves out of range as Leduc strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Maximus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Leduc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Maximus misses.
Leduc takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Leduc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leduc throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maximus misses with an uppercut
and Leduc counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Leduc - just one landing.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Leduc circles away and keeps his distance.
Leduc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
DJ Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Leduc. That snapped Maximus's head back.
Leduc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maximus. #T1#
Leduc shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leduc misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Leduc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leduc lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maximus slips a straight right by Leduc.
Leduc misses with a hook. Maximus ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Maximus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Leduc is just out of range.
Maximus moves out of range of the leg kick from Leduc.#T2#
Maximus lands with a right hand.
Maximus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leduc throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus.
Leduc throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Maximus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leduc sprawling to the canvas! Leduc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maximus finish him?!
Leduc is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Leduc is breathing heavily.
Leduc misses with an uppercut
and Maximus counters with a right hand to the body.
Leduc seems to have recovered his senses.
Leduc slips under a jab from Maximus.
Maximus weaves into range and cracks Leduc right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Leduc goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Maximus is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AD410: Affinitas
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Skrumbellos misses its intended target.
Devin Skrumbellos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Skrumbellos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Skrumbellos misses
and Skrumbellos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbellos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Skrumbellos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maximus's head.
We've been informed that Skrumbellos 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.
Skrumbellos lands with a right hand.
Skrumbellos staying out of range there.#KD2#
Skrumbellos lands a big uppercut and Maximus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maximus looks OK. Skrumbellos waves Maximus back to his feet!#ROC2#
Maximus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbellos weaves into range and cracks Maximus right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maximus goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Skrumbellos is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Skrumbellos !
An out of breath Devin Skrumbellos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD404: Christmas Eve 2016
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Griever lands with a cross.
Griever misses the body punch #KD2#
and Maximus counters with a head kick that drops Griever to the mat! Griever scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Griever throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Griever scores with a body shot.
Griever throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus jabs at Griever's body.
Griever goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griever throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maximus lands a nice hook to Griever's body. Griever takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griever jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zell Griever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griever thows a leg kick but Maximus checks it #KD2#
and Maximus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griever! Maximus lets Griever back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Griever is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Maximus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griever swings widly with a right hand
and Maximus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griever thinking.
Griever is breathing heavily.
Griever leaves his chin hanging out and Maximus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Griever crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD399: Pauline Porin
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Pelle scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pelle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pelle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus. #CL#
Pelle pushes Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelle.
Pelle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelle.
Pelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus cracks Pelle with a nice body shot.
Pelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Pelle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelle misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maximus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelle is working Maximus over against the cage.
Pelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Pelle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Pelle scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been informed that Maximus 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.
Maximus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maximus staying out of range there.
Pelle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Maximus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pelle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pelle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Maximus misses.
Pelle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Maximus got wobbled bad by a big combination! Pelle presses forward with punches and knees until Maximus stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Maximus closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amis Pelle!
Amis Pelle retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Amis Pelle said 'HAHAHA he and his manager suck. but dont feel bad, i am the crusher of skulls and spirits! i cannot be defeated!'.

Event: AD394: Under the blue sky
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Maximus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scorpion 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scorpion, as that shot connected.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus lands an overhand right.
Maximus 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.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus pushes Scorpion away with a front kick.
Maximus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Maximus takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab.
Maximus throws a fast counter high kick but Scorpion manages to duck under it in time.
Scorpion lands a really nice looking cross but Maximus seems unphased.
Scorpion moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Maximus moves out of range as Scorpion strikes.
Scorpion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scorpion tries for a takedown but Maximus circles away easily
and Maximus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scorpion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scorpion misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Scorpion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranky Scorpion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus misses the body punch
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Maximus manages to avoid it.
Scorpion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Scorpion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Maximus swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Maximus takes a swing at Scorpion's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Maximus.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus! But no joy.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scorpion dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Maximus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Scorpion throws a hook but Maximus avoids it easily.
Maximus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut. Maximus saw that one coming.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion connects with a body shot.
Maximus lands with a good body shot.
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!
Maximus moves forwards but Scorpion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scorpion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Maximus instigates a clinch.
Maximus lands a right hand.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Ranky Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Scorpion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scorpion cracks Maximus with a good jab.
Ranky Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maximus's head.
Scorpion tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus counters with a body kick.
Maximus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scorpion to score with a decent uppercut.
Maximus is stalking Scorpion. Scorpion circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Maximus, and it's lights out! Scorpion really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Maximus!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ranky Scorpion had this to say: 'jj why don't you learn to do sliders right already shit'.

Event: AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Salty.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salty moves out of range of the leg kick from Maximus.
Salty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Salty down.
Salty misses with a double jab.
Salty throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salty throws a wild body kick that Maximus sees coming a mile off.
Salty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximus 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.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salty manages to avoid it.#T1#
Salty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Salty finds it's way through Maximus's defenses.
Salty wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Salty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maximus. Salty shrugs it off though.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Salty.
Salty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salty cracks Maximus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Salty checks a low kick from Maximus.#CL2#
Maximus instigates a clinch.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Salty fails to land.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Salty tries a knee to the head but Maximus blocks it.
Salty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Maximus.
Salty struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Salty takes a shot to the head.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Salty.
Salty missing with knees to the body.
Maximus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salty's elbow.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Salty trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus cracks Salty with a nice body shot.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salty has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Salty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus scores with a shot to the side of Salty's head.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Salty scores with a hook to the body.
Salty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Salty fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximus.
Salty has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
A head punch on the inside from Maximus fails to land.
Salty blocks an uppercut.
Salty lands a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws a punch but it's blocked by Salty.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
Salty blocking some punches.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus lands a head shot.#CL#
Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Salty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maximus.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salty backwards.
Maximus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salty is breathing heavily.
Maximus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximus is leaning against Salty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximus. #BC2#
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus throws a monster overhand right that drops Salty! Maximus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
An out of breath DJ Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Elmo Salty had this to say: 'You win some, you lose some. I'll be back. I always do man...'.

Event: AD383: Big fundamental
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Maximus stuffs the takedown.
Maximus throws a big counter head kick but Parantainen avoids it with no problem.
Parantainen scores with a nice strike.
Parantainen throws a leg kick but Maximus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximus counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Parantainen misses.
Maximus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parantainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Maximus jabs at Parantainen's body.
Jaakko Parantainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
Parantainen wants to stay close but Maximus steps back to make room for something. Parantainen seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Maximus and Parantainen drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DJ Maximus!
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Maximus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AD379: The Dance of Dragons
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Kerenzikov looks for a takedown but Maximus sprawls well.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kerenzikov with a body shot.
Kerenzikov looks to land a combination but Maximus avoids it well.
Kerenzikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerenzikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kerenzikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximus tries to sprawl out of it but Kerenzikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Argivas Kerenzikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kerenzikov gets tackled into the cage by Maximus. Maximus maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus working aggressively here.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerenzikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argivas Kerenzikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus gets through Kerenzikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerenzikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maximus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerenzikov backwards. #ROC2#
Kerenzikov is rocked!
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Kerenzikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kerenzikov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Maximus is unloading with more strikes now! Kerenzikov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
An out of breath DJ Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 257: Veide vs Sammich
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
Maximus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bane can pounce on him. #CL#
Bane clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus stops a takedown attempt from Bane.
Bane lands a right hand.
Maximus misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Maximus 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.
Bane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Maximus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bane throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximus.
Bane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bane fails to land.
Bane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Maximus lands a nice uppercut.
Bane looking for a takedown.
Bane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Bane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Bane avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the cage.
Maximus misses with some punches.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Bane.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bane has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Bane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Maximus blocking some punches.
Maximus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Bane.
Bane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bane working aggressively here.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Bane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bane can pounce on him.
Bane checks a leg kick nicely.
Bane looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Maximus ducks under a wild hook from Bane.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bane moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus looks to land a combination but Bane avoids it well.
A slow jab from Maximus misses its intended target.
Bane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximus is out of range and Bane settles back down.
Maximus throws the left hand but Bane avoids the punch easily.
Bane throws a series of strikes that have Maximus backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Bane down.
Bane misses with a wild body shot.
Bane thows a leg kick but Maximus checks it
and Maximus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. Bane moves away and avoids it.
Maximus sizes up Bane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DJ Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Bane lands a big uppercut and Maximus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maximus looks OK. Bane waves Maximus back to his feet!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!#T3#
Maximus throws a low kick but Bane avoids it.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Bane finish him?
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bane is stalking Maximus. Maximus circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bane, and it's lights out! Maximus really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Bane!
A victorious Lucas Bane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Perkele throws a leg kick but Maximus checks it.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maximus in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Perkele cracks the inside of Maximus's front leg.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maximus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Perkele counters with a leg kick.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maximus is able to avoid easily.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Perkele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele throws a solid leg kick but Maximus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perkele.
Perkele throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maximus looks winded!
Maximus throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele fakes the body blow, causing Maximus to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Maximus goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 in his post fight interview.

Event: EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marailov misses with a combination
and Maximus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maximus 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.
Marailov throws a jab when Maximus was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Marailov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Maximus.
Marailov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maximus throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Maximus throws a jab but it's blocked by Marailov.
We've been hearing reports that Marailov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marailov scores with a nice head shot.
Marailov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus was well out of range. Poor timing from Marailov.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Maximus throws a leg kick
and Marailov counters with a low kick, right behind Maximus 's knee.
Marailov scores with a one two! Maximus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Marailov has knocked Maximus down with a huge combo! Marailov steps away and waves a wobbly Maximus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Marailov drops Maximus with a naaaaasty hook - Maximus is in real trouble here! Marailov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Marailov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Marailov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EVO 238: Tires vs Shillings
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Frazier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
Maximus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
Frazier scores with a hook to the body. Maximus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Maximus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maximus misses with a combination #KD#
and Frazier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maximus! Frazier lets Maximus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
We've been informed that Maximus 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Maximus stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Frazier runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Frazier!
Post fight, Joe Frazier stared into the camera and said 'I am losing skills sooo fast man.'.

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