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Event:
SPARTA 17: Lapu vs. Robin G.
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Maynard misses.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaw swivels and escapes.
Maynard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Maynard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaw but Shaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaw with the counter takedown but Maynard avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maynard defends it well.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Shaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Maynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaw misses.
Sloppy strikes from Maynard . Those never looked like landing.
Maynard dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Maynard 's head and hops out.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Shaw tries to counter with a clinch but Maynard shakes him off and moves away.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Maynard tries to clinch there but Shaw circles away.
#CL2#
Shaw pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw works on Maynard 's body with a couple of short punches.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Maynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maynard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw pushes Maynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Maynard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.
Shaw tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw digs a right hand into Maynard 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maynard 's gas tank.
Shaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw presses Maynard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw digs a right hand underneath Maynard 's ribcage. Maynard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shaw digs a right hand into Maynard 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maynard 's gas tank.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Shaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaw.
#T4#
Shaw wants a takedown.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
Shaw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Maynard taking a breather.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Ryan Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Maynard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Maynard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maynard manages to pass to side control. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Maynard is taking a breather. Shaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Shaw is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maynard . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard moves nicely into side control.
Maynard in side control, throwing shots but Shaw defends.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaw keeps working.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom here.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shaw tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Maynard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Maynard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #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.
Shaw can't escape the position.
Maynard tries to control but Shaw wriggling away. #SUB#
Maynard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shaw is trying to reverse the position but instead Maynard has taken his back - oops!
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Maynard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Shaw drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maynard defends it well.
Shaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Maynard , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tim Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Shaw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Maynard . No joy for Shaw on that attempt. #CL2#
Shaw darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Shaw.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard 's elbow. #TD#
Maynard jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
Maynard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Shaw wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard striking off his back but it's not causing Shaw any problems.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maynard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shaw has Maynard in his guard.#REVR#
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Maynard trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom. #T3#
Maynard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maynard forces his way into half guard.
Shaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Maynard is trying to control. Shaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Maynard gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Maynard 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away #TD2#
and Shaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shaw 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
Tim Shaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 12: Smit vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vluehorn fails to land the takedown.
Maynard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vluehorn is defended easily by Maynard .
Ryan Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Vluehorn.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Maynard clinches with his opponent.
Maynard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vluehorn prevents a body shot from Maynard .
Vluehorn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maynard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vluehorn is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vluehorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1##BC#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vluehorn throws a lazy body kick
and Maynard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maynard closes the distance and clinches up with Vluehorn, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes Vluehorn against the cage but Vluehorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick
and Vluehorn counters with a nice body shot.
Vluehorn looks to land a body kick but Maynard moved away.
Vluehorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maynard swivels and escapes.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Vluehorn. Vluehorn gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Vluehorn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Vluehorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Maynard gets through Vluehorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vluehorn closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Maynard tightens his grip and picks Vluehorn up, before dumping him to the ground. Vluehorn manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Vluehorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard stays in close to Vluehorn's body and controls the position.
Vluehorn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Maynard throws a strike but Vluehorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vluehorn wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard controlling Vluehorn's posture.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vluehorn wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Vluehorn won't allow Maynard to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Maynard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vluehorn defends well.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Vluehorn tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES#
Maynard pushes Vluehorn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vluehorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Maynard appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maynard or perhaps it was just good defense by Vluehorn, which made it look bad.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Vluehorn off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vluehorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vluehorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Vluehorn breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Vluehorn. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard tried to score with a low kick but Vluehorn checks it.
Vluehorn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maynard defends well and Vluehorn ends up having to push Maynard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard .
Vluehorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Vluehorn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Vluehorn as Maynard shoots in.
Vluehorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vluehorn pinned against the cage. Vluehorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Vluehorn closes the distance and pushes Maynard back into the cage.#T2##TD#
Maynard drags the fight down to the ground.
Vluehorn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vluehorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Maynard has his foot on Vluehorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vluehorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Maynard working a defensive guard but Vluehorn manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SU2#
Vluehorn decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vluehorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maynard defends it nicely.#T3#
Vluehorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vluehorn shoots in and drives through. Maynard sprawls well.#CL2#
Vluehorn darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch.
Vluehorn tries to pull guard but Maynard holds him up against the cage and eventually Vluehorn drops back down to his feet.
Maynard jumps guard but Vluehorn stands there with Maynard around his waist. Maynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maynard gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Vluehorn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Vluehorn as the two fighters clinch.
Vluehorn tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
Vluehorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Vluehorn as Maynard shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Vluehorn. Those never looked like landing.
Vluehorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Maynard . Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Vluehorn sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Vluehorn 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.
Kyle Vluehorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maynard 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vluehorn shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vluehorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vluehorn swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Vluehorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Vluehorn breaks from the clinch.
Vluehorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maynard checks it well.
Maynard tries to counter with a takedown but Vluehorn is quick to defend against it.
Ryan Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Vluehorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vluehorn has closed the distance and engaged Maynard in a clinch.
#TD#
Maynard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vluehorn regains guard.
Vluehorn keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vluehorn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Vluehorn keeps moving.
Vluehorn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Vluehorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maynard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vluehorn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Vluehorn.
Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyle Vluehorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vluehorn prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##BC2#
Vluehorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vluehorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vluehorn is looking for the big counter here.
Vluehorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard . No joy for Vluehorn on that attempt.
Maynard closes the distance and clinches up with Vluehorn, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes Vluehorn against the cage but Vluehorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Vluehorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Maynard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vluehorn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maynard pinned against the cage. Maynard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vluehorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vluehorn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vluehorn is fending him off so far but Maynard persists. Nope, Vluehorn circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Vluehorn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maynard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Vluehorn. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Vluehorn misses with a head kick.
Maynard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vluehorn throws a series of strikes that have Maynard backpedaling.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vluehorn throws out a leg kick but Maynard moves out of range and Vluehorn only half commits.
Maynard attempts a counter takedown but Vluehorn avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Vluehorn clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.
Vluehorn tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Maynard is trying to pull guard but Vluehorn has him pressed against the cage.
Maynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4##TD2#
Vluehorn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maynard uses from the top position.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Vluehorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vluehorn trying to strike off his back.
Vluehorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Vluehorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vluehorn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Vluehorn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Maynard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maynard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zombie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Zombie manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maynard .
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Maynard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zombie looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Maynard passes into half guard.
Zombie looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zombie is looking to control Maynard 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zombie avoid being mounted?
Maynard content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zombie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maynard in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zombie throws a leg kick #CL#
and Maynard moves into the clinch.
Zombie is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Zombie pulls guard.
Maynard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maynard is fighting to break Zombie 's control of his arms but Zombie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zombie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Maynard postures up.
Maynard 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.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zombie on the ground.
Maynard stands and throws Zombie 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maynard slows the pace down.
Zombie tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sloppy strikes there by Maynard .
Zombie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maynard stops Zombie from getting back to his feet.
Maynard works his way into side control.
Zombie is trying to escape the position but Maynard is controlling the position.
Zombie struggling a bit here.
Zombie keeping his opponent close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zombie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maynard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Maynard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
Zombie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zombie as he avoids it easily.
Zombie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zombie checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zombie throws a fast counter high kick but Maynard manages to duck under it in time.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Maynard pushes Zombie up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Zombie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maynard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zombie prevents it.
Maynard taking a breather.
Maynard stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maynard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD2#
Zombie tightens his grip and picks Maynard up, before dumping him to the ground. Maynard manages to land in guard. #ES#
Maynard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maynard wants to get back to striking at distance but Zombie won't allow it.
Maynard is stalling here.
#T2#
Zombie wants to take the fight to the mat but Maynard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maynard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zombie is defending well.
Maynard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zombie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zombie tries to pull guard but Maynard won't allow it.
Maynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zombie to keep the fight standing.
We've been informed that Zombie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Zombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard . No joy for Zombie on that attempt.
Maynard feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Zombie .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie is looking to chop away at Maynard 's legs. #T3#
Zombie closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard , looking for a takedown. Zombie pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Zombie tries to clinch but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Zombie .
Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie is breathing heavily.
Maynard fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Zombie moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zombie breaks the clinch.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zombie but Zombie pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Maynard .
The fight stays on the outside here - Zombie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Maynard gets a clinch.
Maynard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maynard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zombie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maynard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strike Zombie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown. Zombie tries to sprawl out of it but Maynard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zombie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zombie swivels and escapes.
Zombie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Zombie .
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt - Zombie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maynard . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Maynard forces Zombie back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zombie after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zombie to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Zombie gets control of Maynard 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zombie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Maynard stops Zombie from standing up.
Zombie keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Zombie looking to control but Maynard passes into half guard.
Zombie is pressing down on Maynard 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zombie controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Zombie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maynard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #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.
Maynard trying to control the action but Zombie is working from the bottom.
Zombie trying to control from the bottom.
Maynard wants to stand up but Zombie has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Maynard is thwarting Zombie 's attempts to control the position.
Zombie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryan Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Maynard 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard tries to counter by clinching up but Zombie breaks away and moves out of range.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Zombie . Zombie gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard dives in for a single leg takedown but Zombie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Maynard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Zombie pushes Maynard off looking to stand but Maynard dives back in and keeps control.
Maynard controlling the pace.
Maynard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zombie is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Maynard .
I think Maynard 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Maynard !
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