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Event:
BANDAI 9: Rising
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Maita looks to land a combination but Whittman avoids it well.
Maita throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Whittman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Maita manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Whittman fails with the takedown.#CL#
Whittman clinches up with Maita and pushes him back against the cage.
Maita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whittman tries to pull guard but Maita forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Maita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whittman tries to pull guard but Maita holds him up against the cage and eventually Whittman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Whittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Maita has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Whittman regains guard immediately.
Maita would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Whittman looking for a triangle here. Maita is fighting it but it looks tight! Whittman pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maita is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Duane Whittman!
Post fight, an emotional Duane Whittman said 'This is dedicated to Mac Miller, RIP Brother...I will win a belt for you and shove it up everybody ass for good luck and some good ole fashion fun'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
McGee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maita on his heels. He'll look to pass Maita's guard now, I'm sure.
McGee sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGee'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.
Maita looking for a sweep. Not yet Maita, not yet.
McGee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maita can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maita looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
McGee content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
McGee pushes down on Maita's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maita is looking to escape.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGee is pressing down on Maita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maita is holding on for now.
McGee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
McGee seems to be working for a kimura but Maita defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, McGee seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Maita instigates a clinch.
Maita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maita has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
Maita lands a body punch.
Maita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but Maita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Maita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
Maita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Maita takes the fight into the clinch.
Maita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGee has Maita pressed against the cage, preventing Maita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maita after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Maita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Maita darts in and clinches McGee up against the cage.
Maita wants to break free but McGee has control.
#TD2#
Maita successfully pulls guard.
McGee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
McGee advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maita has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGee is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amaru Maita will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for McGee with that takedown attempt.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Maita shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Maita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maita lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Maita moves into the clinch.
McGee tries for a takedown but Maita manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maark McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGee keeps control of Maita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maita has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maita tries to break free but McGee pushes him back against the cage.
McGee wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Maita's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
McGee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Maita breaks the clinch.
McGee dodges the punch combination from Maita.
#TD#
McGee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maita!
McGee controls the position.
McGee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McGee working the ground and pound but Maita is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Maita wants to get back to his feet.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Maita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maita is trying to get back to half guard.
Maita has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Maita will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McGee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maita's legs.
Maita is trying to control McGee's posture but McGee avoids it.
Maark McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Maita is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as McGee stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Maita moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Maita breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Maita moves into the clinch successfully.
Maita gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
#BC2#
Maita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
McGee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maita did well to prevent McGee getting side control.
Maita wants to get back to his feet.
Maita controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amaru Maita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maita.#CL2#
Maita has managed to clinch.
McGee is working for takedown but Maita is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Maita successfully pulls guard.
McGee with a nice head shot there.
McGee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maita for as long as he can get away with.
Maita throwing short punches from the bottom. #T1#
Maita keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGee dodges the punch combination from Maita.
Maita fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Maita gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Maita lands with a left to the head.
Maita wants to break free but McGee has control.
#TD2#
Maita has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGee uses from the top position.
McGee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from McGee.
Maita is looking to stand up but McGee isn't so interested in that idea.
McGee 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.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maita works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
McGee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McGee passes Maita's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Amaru Maita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGee performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Maita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maita stops a takedown attempt from McGee.
McGee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maark McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maark McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maita slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amaru Maita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maita 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaru Maita!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 859 Round 1
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Maita shoots in and gets a takedown into McFarland's guard.
McFarland is controlling Maita's posture.
Maita knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFarland on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFarland is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
McFarland stands up from Maita's guard - McFarland perhaps looking for a knockout.
McFarland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maita is looking for a counter combo.
Maita throws a series of punches but McFarland avoids them all with ease.
Amaru Maita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maita pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McFarland back to the cage. Maita follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maita's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maita duly obliges.
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!
Maita moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
McFarland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maita.
McFarland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
McFarland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
McFarland decides to stand back up. #T1#
Maita fails to land with a series of punches.
Maita misses with a few strikes there.
Maita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Maita both land. Nice combination.
Maita misses with a double jab.
McFarland swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
McFarland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
McFarland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Maita is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Maita.
McFarland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maita tries to avoid it but McFarland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maita to the ground. Maita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amaru Maita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod McFarland.
McFarland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
McFarland looking to score a takedown here. Maita is defending well but McFarland drives through and ends up in Maita's guard.
McFarland wants to pass the guard but Maita is keeping the position.#T2#
McFarland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maita on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maita tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
McFarland stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McFarland throws a push kick but Maita slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Maita gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maita wants to get back to striking at distance but McFarland won't allow it.
#TD#
Maita jumps guard.
McFarland works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
McFarland trying to control the pace.
McFarland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFarland controlling the pace.
McFarland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland works his way into full mount!
McFarland controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maita wants to control but McFarland is having none of it.#SUB2#
McFarland working for a submission but Maita is keeping him at bay.
McFarland connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McFarland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McFarland controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amaru Maita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maita swinging wildly here.
Maita lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFarland backs up against the cage.
McFarland shoots in for a double leg but Maita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
McFarland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maita to the mat! Maita manages to get full guard.
Maita is wriggling around but McFarland manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
McFarland trying to mount his opponent but Maita defends it.
McFarland working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
McFarland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McFarland wants to free his trapped foot but Maita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?#T1#
Maita is trying to control but McFarland passes into side control!
A lull in the action here as McFarland stalls from top position.#SUB2#
McFarland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McFarland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McFarland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maita keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Maita's face as McFarland controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Maita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
McFarland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
McFarland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maita's guard.#T3##ES#
Maita pushes McFarland off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
McFarland gets caught napping as Maita dives in and scores a takedown. McFarland manages to retain guard.
McFarland pulls Maita in close to prevent any damage.
Maita trying to stand up but can't free himself from McFarland's guard.
McFarland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maita is one step ahead there.
McFarland pulls Maita in close to prevent any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maita here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFarland is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McFarland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFarland tries to free his leg and advance position but Maita is retaining full guard.
McFarland throwing strikes but missing.
Maita wants to get back to his feet but McFarland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerrod McFarland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Maita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFarland, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Maita gets control of McFarland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McFarland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maita's head.
McFarland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maita's head.
McFarland advances position into side control!#SUB2#
McFarland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McFarland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland advances to full mount. #T1#
McFarland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McFarland manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maita to take his back!#SUB2#
McFarland working for the choke.
McFarland is not going to allow Maita to sit and survive in this position.
Maita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McFarland.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
McFarland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maita is defending well though. McFarland let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
McFarland is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Maita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McFarland controls the position.#T3#
Maita trying to control the position but McFarland manages to sink in the hooks.
Maita is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McFarland.
McFarland lands a shot to the body. #SUB2#
Maita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McFarland.
McFarland looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4##SUB2#
Maita defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McFarland's arms. #SUB2#
McFarland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Maita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McFarland controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maita trying to get back to his feet but McFarland is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrod McFarland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFarland 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Jerrod McFarland!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jerrod McFarland!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Jerrod McFarland!
Jerrod McFarland wins by unanimous decision!
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