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Event:
Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Maksim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roscoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Roscoe keeping hold of Maksim's head, controlling as best he can.
Maksim works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maksim controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Maksim avoids the attempt from Roscoe to control.#T1##SUB#
Maksim is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Roscoe is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Maksim!
Ivan Maksim bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Island combat five
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Roscoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roscoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maksim.
Maksim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Roscoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maksim. Roscoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maksim just misses with a punch to the body.
Maksim misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Roscoe misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roscoe throws a right hand that misses
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roscoe.#T1#
Maksim staying out of range there.
Roscoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maksim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roscoe misses with a wild body shot.
Maksim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roscoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roscoe needs to keep his hands up - Maksim had a free shot at his head there.
Roscoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Maksim counters with a left to the body.
Roscoe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2##CL#
Maksim tries to keep at a distance but Roscoe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maksim takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roscoe.
Roscoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maksim tries to work over Roscoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roscoe prevents a body shot from Maksim.
Roscoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roscoe scores with a shot to the side of Maksim's head.
Maksim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Maksim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maksim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roscoe is working Maksim over against the cage.
Roscoe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maksim fails to land.
Roscoe lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
The referee calls for Roscoe to work.
Roscoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roscoe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maksim blocking some punches.
Roscoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maksim's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maksim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roscoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maksim misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maksim fails to land.
Maksim working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roscoe.
Roscoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maksim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roscoe pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Maksim. #T4#
Maksim swings wildly with an uppercut but Roscoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roscoe blocking some punches.
Roscoe blocking some punches.
Roscoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maksim backwards.
Maksim throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Maksim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roscoe misses with an uppercut. Maksim saw that one coming.
Maksim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roscoe ducks under a wild hook from Maksim.
It looked like Roscoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roscoe misses with a body shot.
Maksim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roscoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maksim has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Maksim 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#
Maksim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roscoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Maksim.
Roscoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maksim.
Roscoe slips under a jab from Maksim.
Ivan Maksim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maksim misses with a body shot.
Maksim misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Maksim misses. #T1#
Roscoe takes a swing at Maksim's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Maksim.
Roscoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maksim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roscoe in his tracks.
Maksim lands a lovely overhand right.
Roscoe slips under a jab.
Roscoe slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Roscoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roscoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Maksim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roscoe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maksim!
Maksim slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maksim! But no joy.
Maksim lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roscoe misses with a hook
and Maksim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roscoe!
Maksim moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Maksim connects with a nice looking jab.
Maksim throws a body shot but no joy.
Maksim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maksim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Roscoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maksim throws a poor cross that misses
and Roscoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston Roscoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Roscoe darts in and clinches Maksim up against the cage.#T4#
Roscoe lands a left hand.
Roscoe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roscoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Winston Roscoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maksim throws a head punch that misses.
Roscoe has Maksim pressed against the cage, preventing Maksim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Roscoe.
Roscoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maksim up against the cage.
Maksim lands a shoulder strike.
Maksim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roscoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maksim backwards.
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!
Roscoe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maksim up against the cage.
Maksim is trying to force a seperation but Roscoe has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Maksim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maksim looks to score with a jab to the body but Roscoe is just out of range.
Roscoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roscoe ducks under a wild hook from Maksim.#CL#
Roscoe gets a clinch.
Roscoe lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roscoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roscoe.
Maksim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roscoe backwards.
A short right from Roscoe.
Maksim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maksim throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Roscoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maksim swings wildly with an uppercut but Roscoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roscoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maksim backwards.
Maksim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roscoe blocking some punches.
Maksim tries a body shot but Roscoe blocks it.
Roscoe works on Maksim's body with a couple of short punches.
Roscoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maksim backwards.
Roscoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roscoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roscoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roscoe lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Maksim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winston Roscoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roscoe blocks a jab.#CL#
Roscoe closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maksim.
Roscoe blocks an uppercut.
Maksim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roscoe keeps control of Maksim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maksim takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Roscoe - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Maksim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roscoe misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Maksim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roscoe.
Maksim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roscoe.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Ivan Maksim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maksim misses with a wild body shot.
Maksim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maksim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maksim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Roscoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maksim.
Maksim misses with a right hand
letting Roscoe counter with a right hand.
Roscoe swings for the body but Maksim moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maksim! But no joy.
Maksim swings for the body but Roscoe moves out of range.
Maksim's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maksim duly obliges.
Roscoe lands with a cross.
Jab from Maksim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Roscoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maksim 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Maksim!
Ivan Maksim 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.
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Event:
Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maksim closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Machan dives in and scores a takedown into Maksim's guard.
Maksim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Machan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machan stays in close to Maksim's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Maksim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maksim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maksim controlling Machan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maksim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machan controls the pace.
Machan lands a couple of digs.
Machan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maksim trying to keep a closed guard but Machan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Maksim looking for subs off his back but Machan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machan not doing much here.
Machan tries to pass to full mount but Maksim defends it.
Maksim gets full guard.#SUB#
Maksim looking for a guillotine here but Machan defends easily.
Machan is in close to Maksim's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Machan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maksim's head.
Maksim working a defensive guard here.
Machan is in close to Maksim's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Maksim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machan landing with the ground and pound.
Machan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Machan postures up.
#SUB#
Machan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maksim seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machan controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Maksim working for a triangle but Machan defends it easily.
Machan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maksim trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Maksim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machan is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maksim working for submissions but it's allowed Machan to get to half guard.
Maksim trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Machan 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#
Machan shoots in for a takedown but Maksim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a stiff right hand.
Maksim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maksim counter with a right hand.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Maksim punishes Machan's body with a nice straight punch.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a right hand to the body.
Maksim lands with a straight right. Machan didn't see that one coming.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machan.
Maksim digs a good hook to Machan's body.
#T2#
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Maksim counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Maksim breaks from the clinch.
Richard Machan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Machan has his takedown stuffed
and Maksim counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maksim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Maksim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Maksim lands.
Maksim scores with a hook to the body. Machan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maksim stalks Machan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machan's face. Machan staggers backwards, shaken.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maksim.
Maksim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Machan walks into a left hand.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivan Maksim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machan is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a series of strikes. Machan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maksim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maksim lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Maksim.
Maksim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maksim scores with a sloppy right hand. Machan should have avoided that one.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Machan throws a lazy uppercut
and Maksim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machan thinking.
Machan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machan misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machan working away.
Machan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Machan is looking to take a break and control but Maksim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maksim taking a bit of punishment here - Machan scoring with strikes.
Machan working away.
Machan landing strikes.
Maksim struggling a bit here.
Machan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maksim to see if he's OK.
Maksim is trying to control Machan's posture but Machan avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Maksim tries to improve position but can't.
Maksim is trying to control Machan's posture but Machan avoids it.
Maksim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maksim is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maksim can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Machan with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Machan.#T3##TD2#
Machan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Maksim manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maksim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machan can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Maksim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maksim scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Maksim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maksim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maksim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maksim works Machan's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Maksim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Maksim. Beautiful body shot.
Maksim works Machan's body with a nice hook.
Machan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Maksim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maksim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Maksim!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Maksim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 25
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maksim counters with a straight right hand.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maksim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim throws a combination. Trax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maksim scores with a jab to the body.
Trax with a poor takedown
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL2#
Trax has closed the distance and engaged Maksim in a clinch.
Maksim has Trax pressed against the cage, preventing Trax from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maksim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trax tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Maksim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a nice uppercut.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maksim throws a big counter combination but Trax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivan Maksim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Trax has a takedown stuffed.
Maksim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trax at a distance.
Trax takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maksim circles away.
Maksim lands with a nice body punch.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a three punch combo that has Trax backing up. Trax nods at Maksim to acknowledge the strikes.
Trax has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Johny Trax has been cut.#T3#
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trax looks winded!
Maksim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maksim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trax fails with the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Maksim to counter with a crisp jab.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Trax on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maksim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maksim works Trax's body with a nice hook.
Trax has his takedown stuffed
and Maksim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maksim scores with a punch to the head.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Maksim to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Trax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trax thinking.
Maksim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Trax throws a right hand that misses
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trax has his takedown stuffed
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Trax darts in and clinches Maksim up against the cage.#BC#
Maksim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maksim lunges at Trax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trax's hand. #T1#
Trax shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
Trax shoots and misses
and Maksim counters with a nice body shot.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim circles away easily
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trax is breathing heavily.
Maksim stuffs the takedown attempt from Trax. Trax gets slowly back to his feet.
Maksim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Trax tries to clinch but Maksim moves away
and Maksim counters with a three punch combo that has Trax backing up. Trax nods at Maksim to acknowledge the strikes.
Maksim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trax can do to turn this around?
Maksim lands a body shot.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maksim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trax backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maksim scores with a jab. Trax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trax misses with a takedown
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Maksim lands a jab to Trax's midsection.
Trax drops his hands momentarily and Maksim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maksim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trax tries to clinch up but Maksim circles away and keeps his distance.
Maksim seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trax misses with a takedown attempt
and Maksim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maksim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maksim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maksim lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Maksim scores with a nice head shot.
Maksim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trax is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maksim is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maksim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trax tries for a takedown but Maksim circles away easily
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax misses with a combination
and Maksim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Trax drives through with a takedown into Maksim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maksim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Maksim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johny Trax'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trax shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maksim defends it nicely.
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maksim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maksim blocks a head kick by Trax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksim lands with a good body shot.
Maksim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trax takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Trax shoots and misses
and Maksim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivan Maksim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Trax.
Trax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Maksim.
Trax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trax takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trax tries to clinch
and Maksim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maksim looks to land a combination. Trax sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot lands for Maksim.#ROC#
Trax is rocked!
Trax doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Maksim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maksim gets underhooks to prevent Trax's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Trax is trying to break the clinch but Maksim has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Maksim on the inside.
Trax is still on wobbly legs! Can Maksim finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maksim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trax backwards.
Maksim is pressed up against the cage. Trax has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maksim down to the mat. Maksim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maksim lands with a big left! Trax is wobbled badly! Maksim comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Trax to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Maksim!
A less than humble Ivan Maksim misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Maksim tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Icon counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Maksim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Icon's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Icon! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Maksim has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jesus Icon!
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Jung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maksim tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Maksim closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Maksim pulls guard successfully.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maksim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jung has managed to get both his arms back between Maksim's legs - danger averted.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maksim keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Maksim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maksim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jung 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. #SUB#
Jung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maksim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Maksim has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
Jung postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung trying to control but Maksim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maksim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maksim isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jung stacks Maksim on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jung!
Maksim is trying to control Jung's posture but Jung avoids it.
Maksim is not content to let Jung control the position.
You can see the frustration on Maksim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jung looking to control but instead Maksim has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Maksim is defending well.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maksim keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maksim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.
Jung tries to pass to full mount but Maksim defends it.
Jung wants to control but Maksim is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jung prevents Maksim from standing back up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jung wants to work for an arm triangle but Maksim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maksim defends it well. #SUB2#
Maksim actively working from the bottom here.
Jung is looking to pass Maksim's guard but actually Maksim recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Jung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maksim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Maksim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maksim manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Maksim's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Maksim lands with a cross.
Maksim scores with a one two! Jung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maksim throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Maksim didn't expect that.
Jung trying to control but Maksim is working from the bottom.
Maksim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Maksim has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung pushing down on Maksim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maksim wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Maksim trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Maksim is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maksim is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maksim looking for submissions off his back.
Maksim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jung stands and throws Maksim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maksim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2##SUB#
Jung working for a guillotine from mount but Maksim is in no mood to give up.
Maksim is trying to escape the mount but Jung keeps good control and instead manages to take Maksim's back.
#SUB#
Jung working for the choke.
Jung is hanging on to Maksim's back as he tries to escape.
Hop Sing Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Maksim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jung not allowing Maksim to control his hands. #SUB#
Maksim is trying to roll into a better position but Jung has get a rear naked choke and Maksim is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hop Sing Jung!
Hop Sing Jung retains his featherweight title!
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