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Event: OFK 235 - Wayne Vs Do Urden     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Mendy misses its intended target.
Mendy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy shoots in but Maximus Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ragout Mendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendy on the side of the head.
Mendy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Mendy. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendy goes for a double leg but Maximus Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus Jr continues to drive forward.#T1#
Mendy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Maximus Jr.
Mendy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mendy throws a lazy uppercut
and Maximus Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Maximus Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus Jr as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Mendy is rocked!
Maximus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Mendy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maximus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Mendy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendy's knee momentarily.
Mendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendy.
Maximus Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendy dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Mendy's head and hops out.
And Maximus Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maximus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendy takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Jr drops Mendy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Maximus Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A relieved looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFK 229 - Loco vs Nagasaki     
Date:   Sep 17, 2022
#R1#
OShea throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maximus Jr digs a good body shot into OShea's ribs.
Nice shot lands for OShea.
Maximus Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from OShea.#KD#
Maximus Jr lands a big head kick that sends OShea tumbling to the mat! Maximus Jr takes a step backwards and waves OShea back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#OShea is rocked!
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!
OShea throws an off balance right hand
and Maximus Jr counters with a huge left! OShea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Maximus Jr isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save OShea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Maximus Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFK 219 - Tiramanti vs Trump     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maximus Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Maximus Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that Anjo semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Maximus Jr.
Anjo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maximus Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Puncher's Chance in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus Jr lands a jab.
Maximus Jr scores with a leg kick.
Anjo ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anjo takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maximus Jr!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anjo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Anjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maximus Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anjo.
Anjo throwing shots but Maximus Jr is blocking nicely.
Anjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but Anjo manages to pass to mount!
Maximus Jr tries to reverse the position but Anjo maintains control.#T3#
Anjo tries to control but Maximus Jr wriggling away.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Anjo is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Anjo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anjo has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus Jr's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet. #T4#
Maximus Jr managing to control the position.
Maximus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Anjo is proving a slippery customer.
Anjo trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anjo defends well.
Anjo wants to get up but he can't break Maximus Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Anjo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anjo dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
Maximus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
Maximus Jr with a nice calf kick.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Nice shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away.
Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat.#T1#
Maximus Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Anjo tries to move into range but Maximus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maximus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anjo on the side of the head.
Anjo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maximus Jr tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Maximus Jr.
Anjo finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Maximus Jr's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Anjo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Yoji Anjo Anjo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel good! '.

 

Event: OFK 214 - Jahouli Vs Gomez     
Date:   Jul 24, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Maximus Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Maximus Jr misses.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximus Jr's head.#CUT#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
Maximus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Maximus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Maximus Jr throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Maximus Jr moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maximus Jr's guard.
Maximus Jr pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Barnes's posture.#T2#
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Maximus Jr blocks nicely.
Maximus Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T3#
Maximus Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Barnes tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maximus Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Maximus Jr is in close to Barnes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximus Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes tries a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Barnes tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maximus Jr looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Maximus Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Maximus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Maximus Jr.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus Jr scores with a head kick.
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is nestled in close to Maximus Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Don Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Maximus Jr has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maximus Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position.
Maximus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Maximus Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Barnes prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximus Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Barnes passes into side.
Maximus Jr tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Barnes working away.#T4#
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maximus Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Maximus Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr is trying to stand.
Maximus Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barnes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Barnes cracks Maximus Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Maximus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Maximus Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maximus Jr.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Maximus Jr is out of range.
Maximus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Maximus Jr. #T1#
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Maximus Jr misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. #TD#
Barnes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maximus Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnes trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Maximus Jr's hands, connecting with Maximus Jr's forehead.#T3#
Maximus Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control!
Maximus Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes cracks Maximus Jr with a big right hand but Maximus Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC#Maximus Jr is rocked!
Maximus Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Maximus Jr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Maximus Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Barnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maximus Jr regains half guard.
Barnes working over Maximus Jr with some ground and pound. Maximus Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maximus Jr is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Maximus Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Barnes working over Maximus Jr with some ground and pound. Maximus Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maximus Jr gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maximus Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Maximus Jr's hands, connecting with Maximus Jr's forehead.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!

Don Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux     
Date:   Jun 24, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vettori avoids the body shot from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Vettori.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Vettori scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vettori misses with a takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vettori's hands.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vettori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus Jr's knee momentarily.#T1#
Vettori tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away easily
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Vettori backing up. Vettori nods at Maximus Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Vettori blocks it.
Maximus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Vettori.
Maximus Jr throws the left hand but Vettori avoids the punch easily.
Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Vettori has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Vettori misses with a body shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab
and Vettori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vettori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Vettori checks it.
Maximus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Vettori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Vettori misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vettori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maximus Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maximus Jr's back!
Maximus Jr tries to escape the position.
Vettori is looking to control Maximus Jr but Maximus Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maximus Jr tries to escape the position.
Vettori lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vettori. #T3#
Maximus Jr is trying to stand back up.
Vettori avoiding Maximus Jr 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Vettori has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Maximus Jr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Vettori gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marvin Vettori!
After the big win, Marvin Vettori made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors New Standard and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WVT 7: Hanayama v Tynkkynen     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Maximus Jr gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Maximus Jr manages to retain guard.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maximus Jr wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet. #T1#
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Maximus Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silva is pulling down on Maximus Jr's head to control his posture.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva continues to stall.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is controlling Maximus Jr's posture.
Maximus Jr postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it.
A big right from Silva misses.
Maximus Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Maximus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva stuns Maximus Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##TD#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maximus Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva staying calm.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maximus Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva working away.#T4#
Silva lands an elbow.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Maximus Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Silva postures up.
Maximus Jr is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
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You can see the frustration on Maximus Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva is working Maximus Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva throws an elbow but Maximus Jr slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Maximus Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva tries to escape the position.
Silva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva is looking to wear down Maximus Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva lands a nice hook to Maximus Jr's body. Maximus Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva takes a swing at Maximus Jr's ribcage but misses.
As Silva backs off Maximus Jr throws a huge counter combo but Silva manages to avoid it all.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maximus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Maximus Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it.#TD#
Maximus Jr gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Maximus Jr manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva cracks Maximus Jr with a solid left hand.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maximus Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Alex Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Maximus Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maximus Jr to see if he's OK.
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Silva wants to pass to mount but Maximus Jr is defending the position.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Maximus Jr.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva won't allow Maximus Jr to sweep him here.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVB#
Silva is controlling Maximus Jr's posture.#T4#
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is pulling down on Maximus Jr's head to control his posture.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr preventing the sweep.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus Jr.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Jr throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Silva throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Maximus Jr slips under a jab.
Maximus Jr lands with a right hand.
Maximus Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maximus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Silva throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus Jr.
Despite the aggression on Maximus Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus Jr. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maximus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.#T3#
Maximus Jr walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Maximus Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maximus Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Silva!

Alex Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
St Stone looks to clinch
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.#CL#
St Stone instigates a clinch.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but Maximus Jr blocks it.
St Stone is looking to control Maximus Jr's arms but Maximus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Maximus Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maximus Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximus Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
St Stone misses with a body punch.
Maximus Jr dodges an elbow strike from St Stone. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone leaning against his opponent.
Maximus Jr is trying to force a seperation but St Stone has the dominant position.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maximus Jr prevents a body shot from St Stone.
Maximus Jr tries to work over St Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but St Stone gets an underhook and turns Maximus Jr into the cage.
Maximus Jr blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Maximus Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Maximus Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Maximus Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Stone blocking some punches. #T2#
St Stone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximus Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Maximus Jr can't get the takedown.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut even more.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximus Jr gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.#BC2#
Maximus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of St Stone's head but St Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Stone tries to clinch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
St Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
St Stone instigates a clinch.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
Maximus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow. #T3#
Maximus Jr goes for a takedown attempt but St Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maximus Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
St Stone wants to clinch up but Maximus Jr keeps it at a distance.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maximus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Stone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that St Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that St Stone also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
St Stone has closed the distance and engaged Maximus Jr in a clinch.
Maximus Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maximus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Stone is pushing Maximus Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Stone landing knees to the head. #CUT#The cut above Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone. #CUT#Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 138     
Date:   Apr 20, 2022
#R1#
Prodigy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Prodigy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Prodigy slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Prodigy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that Prodigy semi-blocks.
Prodigy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prodigy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prodigy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away.
Maximus Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prodigy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prodigy misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Prodigy closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Prodigy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus Jr is looking to control Prodigy 's arms but Prodigy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus Jr has his back to the cage.
Prodigy misses with some punches.
Maximus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Prodigy .
Maximus Jr misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Prodigy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prodigy lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Maximus Jr finds it's way through Prodigy 's defenses. #T1#
Maximus Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maximus Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Maximus Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prodigy .
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prodigy moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus Jr.
Prodigy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maximus Jr works over Prodigy 's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Young Prodigy has been cut.#TD#
Maximus Jr drives through with a takedown into Prodigy 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prodigy trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Prodigy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Prodigy is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Prodigy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Prodigy is tightening it up a little... Maximus Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maximus Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maximus Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Prodigy !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Young Prodigy !

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr is looking to chop away at Fuller's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Fuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maximus Jr.
Fuller scores with a shot to the body.
Fuller scores with a nice strike.
Maximus Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller lands with an overhand left.
Fuller scores with a nice strike.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Fuller works the jab nicely.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuller shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Maximus Jr throws a big counter combination but Fuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Maximus Jr.
Fuller works Maximus Jr's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Fuller takes a swing at Maximus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus Jr momentarily.
Maximus Jr staying out of range there.
Fuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maximus Jr scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Fuller clinches.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Maximus Jr won't allow it.
Fuller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Maximus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Fuller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fuller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Fuller is not content to let Maximus Jr control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller gets full guard.
Maximus Jr preventing the sweep.
Maximus Jr is in close to Fuller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fuller looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is in close to Fuller's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Fuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus Jr is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr cracks Fuller with a solid left hand.
Maximus Jr postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Maximus Jr pushing down on Fuller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuller trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr prevents Fuller from improving his position.
Maximus Jr tries to pass to full mount but Fuller defends it.
Fuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maximus Jr won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fuller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fuller misses with an uppercut
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Maximus Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fuller.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus Jr momentarily.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller tries to clinch
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fuller darts in looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr gets double underhooks and turns Fuller into the cage.
It looked like Maximus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maximus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Maximus Jr throws a shot to the body.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuller just manages to avoid it.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuller momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus Jr avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Fuller rushes Maximus Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up John Fuller's cut even more.#TD2#
Fuller drags the fight down to the ground.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr stands up over Fuller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB2#
Fuller has his foot on Maximus Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus Jr distracts Fuller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Fuller lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Fuller controls Maximus Jr momentarily but Maximus Jr frees himself. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus Jr is really struggling to control Fuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maximus Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuller managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximus Jr misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fuller works the jab nicely.
Fuller misses with a hook.
Donk. Fuller catches Maximus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Fuller.
Maximus Jr stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Fuller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maximus Jr connects with a body shot.#KD#
Maximus Jr drops Fuller with a beautiful combination! Fuller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maximus Jr is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller scores with the left hand. Maximus Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Fuller cracks a nice hook into Maximus Jr's ribs.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximus Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping right.#T1#
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fuller is quick to defend against it.
Fuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuller throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fuller misses with a double jab.
Fuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Maximus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller throws a low kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range easily.
Maximus Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maximus Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuller checks it well. #T2#
Fuller moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Fuller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maximus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller misses with an uppercut
and Maximus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above John Fuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Fuller is rocked!
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maximus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuller with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?#CUT#John Fuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Maximus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuller's head.#T3##TD2#
Maximus Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Fuller's posture.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Fuller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus Jr there!
Fuller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Fuller is having none of it.#T4#
Fuller looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr wants to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.
Maximus Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fuller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fuller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maximus Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximus Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fuller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Maximus Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus Jr blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fuller.
I think Fuller 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Fuller!

A very excited looking John Fuller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 116     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Maximus Jr takes one on the button.
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hamada moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
Hamada lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hamada saw it coming and moves away.
Hamada thuds a left hand into Maximus Jr's body.
Maximus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamada.
Hamada misses the jab.
Hamada with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamada.
Maximus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
A slow jab from Maximus Jr misses its intended target.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
An inside leg kick from Hamada misses.
Hamada throws a head kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maximus Jr works Hamada's body with a nice hook.
Maximus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamada in his tracks.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Maximus Jr is out of range.
Hamada throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada misses with a head kick. #T2#
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.
Hamada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamada takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamada throws a sloppy head kick
and Hamada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamada slips a straight right by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada is looking to score with low kicks.
Maximus Jr defending well as Hamada loads up on a big left hand.
Hamada misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr throws out a counter right but Hamada avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Maximus Jr scores with a takedown into Hamada's guard.#T3#
Hamada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maximus Jr is controlling him.
Maximus Jr pushing down on Hamada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximus Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Jr prevents Hamada from improving his position.
Hamada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hamada is looking to escape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamada tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Maximus Jr stops Hamada from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is working for a kimura but Hamada is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamada is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maximus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Hamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maximus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Hamada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maximus Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Hamada. #TD2#
Maximus Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hamada on his heels. He'll look to pass Hamada's guard now, I'm sure.

Hamada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maximus Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamada moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamada's head backwards.
Hamada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maximus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamada slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Hamada defending well as Maximus Jr loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada misses with a low kick as Maximus Jr jumps back.
Hamada moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Hamada.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamada. That snapped Maximus Jr's head back.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr motions for Hamada to come forward. Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hamada.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus Jr slips a straight right by Hamada.
A swing and a miss from Hamada.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus Jr's shoulder, as Maximus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Maximus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hamada misses the target.
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!
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
And Maximus Jr responds with a good body kick, but Hamada manages to step out the way in time.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Hamada moves out of range.
Hamada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus Jr is fending him off so far but Hamada persists. Nope, Maximus Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus Jr's shoulder, as Maximus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada connects with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hamada slips the punch.
Hamada clobbers Maximus Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamada misses the jab.
A head kick by Hamada misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hamada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Hamada appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Hamada. #T3#
Hamada jabs Maximus Jr right on the nose. Maximus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Hamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus Jr checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Hamada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximus Jr misses with a leg kick.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Maximus Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Hamada seems unphased.
Hamada moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamada misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr wants to slow Hamada down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamada misses with a left hand
and Maximus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximus Jr lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Hamada is looking to counter the offense by Maximus Jr and move into the clinch.
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maximus Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
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#
Hamada tries a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
As Maximus Jr backs away, Hamada returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hamada lands the left hand.
Hamada ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Hamada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maximus Jr.
Hamada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Hamada shoots for a double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Hamada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hamada throws a low kick but Maximus Jr avoids it.
Maximus Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.
Maximus Jr missing with a left hand there. Hamada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hamada throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Donk. Maximus Jr catches Hamada right on the button with a cross.
Hamada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus Jr avoids the head kick by Hamada.
Maximus Jr looks to land a body kick but Hamada moved away.
Maximus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada throwing a counter right hand but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it.
Hamada swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by Hamada.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maximus Jr checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr tries to move into range but Hamada moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hamada throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hamada works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr slips a jab from Hamada.
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hamada staying out of range there.
Maximus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada tries to score with a low kick but Maximus Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hamada missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Hamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Hamada avoids nicely.
As Maximus Jr tries to get set, Hamada tries to push him back and clinch up but Maximus Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hamada.
Hamada throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hamada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamada misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamada is wise to it.
Maximus Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws the left hand but Maximus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hamada tried to score with a low kick but Maximus Jr checks it.
Maximus Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hamada misses with a straight left. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hamada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamada drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hamada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Maximus Jr misses the jab.
Maximus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maximus Jr slips under a jab from Hamada.
Ryo Hamada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hamada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximus Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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 Ryo Hamada.
Well Maximus Jr 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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 104     
Date:   Dec 22, 2021
#R1#
Maximus Jr misses with an uppercut. Bari saw that one coming.
Maximus Jr scores with a body shot.
Bari misses with a body kick.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab.
Bari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bari throws a head kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Bari throws a body kick that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr lunges at Bari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bari's hand.
A good leg kick by Bari.
Maximus Jr lands with a right hand.
Bari looks to land a left hand but Maximus Jr moved out of range nicely.
Bari misses with a head kick.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab.
Bari looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bari tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus Jr throws a push kick but Bari slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Maximus Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Bari scores with a spinning back kick!
Maximus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr staying out of range there.
Bari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Bari avoids nicely.
Bari throws a quick counter head kick but Maximus Jr was just out of range.
Bari looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Bari leaves Maximus Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left lands for Maximus Jr.#T2#
Maximus Jr swings for the body but Bari moves out of range.
Bari appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bari scores with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bari checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maximus Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr tries to land a body kick
and Bari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Maximus Jr is rocked!
Bari throws a wild body kick that Maximus Jr sees coming a mile off.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maximus Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Bari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bari. That's going to slow Maximus Jr down.
Bari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
Hadr Bari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr.
Bari throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bari is just out of range.
Maximus Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bari. No joy for Maximus Jr on that attempt.
Hadr Bari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bari tries to avoid it but Maximus Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bari to the ground. Bari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maximus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bari on the side of the head.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bari! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hadr Bari!
After the fight, Hadr Bari was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 95     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Maximus Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Mandinos off balance momentarily.
Maximus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.#KD2#
Mandinos drops Maximus Jr with a left and a right! Oh, Maximus Jr is hurt - Mandinos dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Maximus Jr is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandinos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Oh Maximus Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Maximus Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Mandinos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mandinos trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mandinos advances to half guard.
Mandinos prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus Jr defends it well.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Mandinos keeps him under control.#T1#
Maximus Jr wants to control but Mandinos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maximus Jr is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mandinos is looking to stall here but Maximus Jr recovers full guard.
Mandinos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximus Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mandinos throws an elbow that misses. Maximus Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mandinos's guard. Nice move by Maximus Jr!#REVR#
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Maximus Jr 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. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Mandinos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Maximus Jr postures up. #T3#
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Mandinos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandinos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximus Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Mandinos has his hands on Maximus Jr's head, controlling the position.
Mandinos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maximus Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maximus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mandinos on the side of the head.
Maximus Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandinos back to the cage. Maximus Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus Jr.#CL2#
Mandinos clinches. #TD2#
Mandinos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maximus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandinos is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr looking to control.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
Maximus Jr is controlling Mandinos's posture.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maximus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandinos moves away.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.
Mandinos wants to clinch up but Maximus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Mandinos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maximus Jr thows a leg kick but Mandinos checks it #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mandinos.
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mandinos throwing strikes from guard but Maximus Jr blocks nicely.
Mandinos scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandinos throws a strike but Maximus Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Maximus Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mandinos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maximus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mandinos is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Mandinos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Maximus Jr stays in close to Mandinos's body and controls the position.
Mandinos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mandinos is fighting to break Maximus Jr's control of his arms but Maximus Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kahdi Mandinos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mandinos trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr controls Mandinos momentarily but Mandinos frees himself.
Maximus Jr is really struggling to control Mandinos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mandinos tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus Jr is retaining full guard.
Maximus Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mandinos's guard. #REVR##T3#
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Maximus Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mandinos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mandinos's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximus Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Mandinos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandinos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maximus Jr defends it nicely.
Maximus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mandinos throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maximus Jr misses with a body kick.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandinos. #T1#
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandinos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Maximus Jr moves into the clinch.
Maximus Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mandinos up against the cage.
Maximus Jr misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Maximus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mandinos. #CL#
Maximus Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mandinos.
Mandinos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahdi Mandinos.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage. #TD2#
Mandinos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Mandinos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maximus Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Mandinos wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Mandinos laying and praying for a moment but Maximus Jr takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximus Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mandinos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maximus Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mandinos has Maximus Jr in his guard.#REVR#
Mandinos working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Maximus Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Maximus Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maximus Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maximus Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mandinos tries to clinch up but Maximus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mandinos moves out of range of the body kick.
Maximus Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Maximus Jr. No joy for Mandinos on that attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus Jr. That's going to slow Mandinos down. #T4#
Mandinos drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mandinos ducks right into an uppercut from Maximus Jr. #CL#
Maximus Jr forces Mandinos back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maximus Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandinos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus Jr's elbow.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage.
Mandinos scores with a shoulder strike.
Maximus Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mandinos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!

During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 86     
Date:   Sep 22, 2021
#R1#
Dunham throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Dunham lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr shoots for a takedown but Dunham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Maximus Jr feints and as Dunham raises his hands in defense, Maximus Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maximus Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maximus Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maximus Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus Jr stays in close to Dunham's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunham is retaining full guard.
Dunham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximus Jr stays in close to Dunham's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dunham controls Maximus Jr momentarily but Maximus Jr frees himself.
Maximus Jr stands and throws Dunham's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dunham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dunham's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maximus Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dunham sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maximus Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Maximus Jr tries to advance to mount but Dunham denies him.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximus Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maximus Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maximus Jr takes a little break here. Dunham wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Maximus Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Dunham seems a little lost for a moment, as Maximus Jr dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Maximus Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximus Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maximus Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maximus Jr trying to control the action but Dunham is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr controls the position from side control.
Maximus Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound.
Dunham is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunham being controlled for a moment.
Maximus Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Dunham controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dunham tries to clinch up.
Maximus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunham.
Maximus Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Dunham.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dunham moves into the clinch successfully.
Maximus Jr pushes Dunham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximus Jr keeps control of Dunham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximus Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dunham avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunham can't break the clinch.
Dunham misses with some punches.
Dunham lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximus Jr backwards. #BC#
Maximus Jr breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Maximus Jr scores with a takedown into Dunham's guard.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Maximus Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Dunham is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunham can do to turn this around?
Maximus Jr throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Maximus Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunham's head.
Maximus Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dunham's head.
Dunham keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Maximus Jr throwing strikes from guard but Dunham blocks nicely.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Maximus Jr postures up in Dunham's guard and throws a big left but Dunham blocks it.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximus Jr advances to half guard.
Maximus Jr moves nicely into side control.
An elbow from Maximus Jr crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Maximus Jr swings around for an armbar but Dunham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maximus Jr's guard.#SUB#
Dunham is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maximus Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dunham is looking to defend but Maximus Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dunham! Maximus Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dunham taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A relieved looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77     
Date:   Aug 11, 2021
#R1#
Maximus Jr tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuller jabs at Maximus Jr's body.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus Jr moves out of range easily.
Maximus Jr misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Fuller counters with a takedown into side control.
Fuller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maximus Jr is avoiding damage well.
Maximus Jr tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Fuller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fuller misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller throws a strike aimed at the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Maximus Jr tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Maximus Jr stops Fuller from passing to mount.
Fuller lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Maximus Jr struggling a bit here.
Fuller tries to stand but Maximus Jr is controlling his head. #SU2#
Fuller decides to stand back up. Fuller steps back and let's Maximus Jr get back to his feet.
Fuller digs a good hook to Maximus Jr's body. #TD2#
Fuller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maximus Jr!
Maximus Jr dodges the ground and pound from Fuller.
Fuller has control of an arm but Maximus Jr manages to advance to Fuller's back!
Fuller rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuller is defending well though. Maximus Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Maximus Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Fuller manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up. #T2#
Maximus Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fuller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Maximus Jr defends easily.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Maximus Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fuller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
Fuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Maximus Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Fuller keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Maximus Jr won't allow Fuller to pass to mount.
Fuller trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus Jr is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
Fuller prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Fuller trying to control from half guard but Maximus Jr is working away.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Fuller swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Fuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away easily
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maximus Jr defends well and Fuller ends up having to push Maximus Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller dives in for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Donk. Fuller catches Maximus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Maximus Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
Maximus Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Fuller swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuller.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr cracks a nice hook into Fuller's ribs.
Maximus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus Jr.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maximus Jr under the eye.#TD2#
Fuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maximus Jr is trying to defend but Fuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position here.
Fuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard. #T3#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Maximus Jr defending well.
Maximus Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maximus Jr prevents Fuller from improving position.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Maximus Jr struggling a bit here.
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Maximus Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Fuller working the head and body with strikes.
Fuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fuller throwing shots but Maximus Jr is blocking nicely.
Fuller moves into full mount! Maximus Jr won't be happy about that!
Fuller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus Jr is looking to escape.
Fuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller unleashes a big counter combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus Jr swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.#CL#
Fuller gets tackled into the cage by Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Maximus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus Jr tries to clinch up.
Fuller punishes Maximus Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuller misses with a hook.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller misses with a wild combination.
Fuller misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus Jr counters with a series of strikes. Fuller will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller connects with the punch.
Maximus Jr lands a head shot.#T1#
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr missing with a left hand there. Fuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maximus Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus Jr cracks Fuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Maximus Jr.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximus Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus Jr tests Fuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Maximus Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus Jr. Fuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuller off the cage and back into range.
Fuller throws out a leg kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range and Fuller only half commits.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Fuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus Jr moves away.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with a two punch combination.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a right hand
and Fuller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Maximus Jr as Fuller shoots in.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller checks a low kick from Maximus Jr.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Maximus Jr.
Fuller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Fuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Fuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maximus Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Fuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Maximus Jr's belly button to the back.
Maximus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Maximus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuller.
Fuller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr throws a jab when Fuller was well out of range.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Maximus Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Fuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuller wants to take a breather but Maximus Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fuller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Jr is trying to stand back up but Fuller is controlling him
Fuller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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 Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr.
I think Fuller 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!

John Fuller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
No joy there for Mandinos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Mandinos counters with a single leg into guard. Maximus Jr didn't expect that.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mandinos is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximus Jr.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for a triangle but Mandinos pushes his legs off easily.
Mandinos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Mandinos postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus Jr's brow.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Mandinos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mandinos stands and throws Maximus Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mandinos wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Mandinos trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mandinos trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos working away.
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mandinos's best efforts.
Maximus Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at whitey's gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Mandinos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mandinos wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mandinos seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus Jr defends it well.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Mandinos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandinos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mandinos 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. #T4#
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mandinos working some strikes from top position.
Mandinos is pushing down on Maximus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandinos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandinos tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maximus Jr is looking to clinch but Mandinos is avoiding it.
Mandinos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandinos feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandinos is just out of range.
Mandinos lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Mandinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maximus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Mandinos misses with a looping right.
Mandinos throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Mandinos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandinos's head.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandinos has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mandinos eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Mandinos is rocked!
Maximus Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandinos is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?#T2#
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mandinos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus Jr tries to bum rush Mandinos with a series of wild strikes but Mandinos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandinos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandinos blocks a head kick by Maximus Jr.
Mandinos tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandinos seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandinos with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahdi Mandinos.
Mandinos misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandinos.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandinos. Mandinos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Maximus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maximus Jr lands with a good body shot.
Mandinos misses with an uppercut.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Mandinos misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandinos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus Jr.
Mandinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandinos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Maximus Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus Jr.#T4#
Maximus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Mandinos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandinos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maximus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandinos.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Mandinos throws out a counter right but Maximus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Jr works Mandinos's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mandinos moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mandinos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab.
And Mandinos tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandinos moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Mandinos's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandinos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.
Mandinos walks straight into a right hand from Maximus Jr - that's dropped him! Maximus Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mandinos from any more punishment! Mandinos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 64     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune blocks a jab.
Costune tries to move into range but Maximus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Costune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus Jr shoots in and drives through. Costune sprawls well.
Maximus Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Maximus Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Maximus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costune throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costune cracks Maximus Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Costune has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Costune tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Costune moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costune is looking for the big counter here.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximus Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Costune's head.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Costune. #T2#
Costune misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
Costune appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costune.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Costune, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes Costune against the cage but Costune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Maximus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Costune misses with an uppercut.
Costune throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a low kick but Costune moves his leg out of the way.
Costune throws a counter combo.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Costune works over Maximus Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Costune gets double underhooks and turns Maximus Jr into the cage. #BC#
Maximus Jr breaks the clinch.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Costune moves out of range.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Maximus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Maximus Jr finds it's target.
Maximus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costune thuds his right hand into Maximus Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maximus Jr lunges at Costune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costune's hand.
A head kick misses from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Costune dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maximus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook. Costune ducked under it nicely.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Maximus Jr looking to score a takedown here. Costune is defending well but Maximus Jr drives through and ends up in Costune's guard.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maximus Jr manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Costune is looking to escape.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Costune 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.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass Costune's guard but actually Costune recovers to full guard.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Costune is in trouble now - Maximus Jr has advanced to mount!
Maximus Jr unloading with bombs!#T2#
Maximus Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Costune?
Maximus Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Costune that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maximus Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Costune can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximus Jr landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Maximus Jr with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Costune is rocked!
Maximus Jr loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Costune scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Maximus Jr land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Maximus Jr stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A relieved looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 51     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1##TD#
Maximus Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Prodigy throwing strikes from guard but Maximus Jr blocks nicely.
Prodigy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prodigy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prodigy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prodigy throwing strikes but missing.
Maximus Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prodigy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prodigy trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Prodigy is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus Jr is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Prodigy has his foot on Maximus Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prodigy keeping full guard, as Maximus Jr tries to pass.
Prodigy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prodigy wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prodigy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Prodigy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Prodigy is tightening it up a little... Maximus Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maximus Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maximus Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Prodigy !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Young Prodigy !

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 44     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Maximus Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus Jr.
Fuller lands a jab to the head.
Maximus Jr tests Fuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Maximus Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Fuller's guard.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fuller gets full guard.#SUB#
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fuller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maximus Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but Fuller is working away. #T1#
Maximus Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but Fuller is working away.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound but Fuller is defending the strikes.
Fuller regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr trying to work for an americana but Fuller has managed to regain full guard.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Maximus Jr defends easily. #SUB#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus Jr advances to half guard.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Maximus Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maximus Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr passes to full mount!
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuller tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuller is looking to escape. #T4#
Fuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fuller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fuller shrugs it off.
Maximus Jr landing punches.
Fuller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fuller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fuller regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Maximus Jr looking to score a takedown here. Fuller is defending well but Maximus Jr drives through and ends up in Fuller's guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr throwing strikes from guard but Fuller blocks nicely.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fuller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Maximus Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fuller has gone for a leg lock! Maximus Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuller's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Fuller won't allow Maximus Jr to sweep him here.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr has his foot on Fuller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuller works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus Jr has wrist control.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Maximus Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Fuller pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Maximus Jr pushes Fuller off looking to stand but Fuller dives back in and keeps control.
Fuller working over Maximus Jr with some ground and pound. Maximus Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Maximus Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fuller connects with a big shot to the side of Maximus Jr's head. #SUB#
Fuller looking for the choke but no joy.
Maximus Jr tries to roll but Fuller sticks to his back.
Maximus Jr covers up after that shot from Fuller.
Maximus Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fuller's guard. Nice work there by Maximus Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maximus Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller moves to clinch but Maximus Jr breaks away
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr misses with a low kick.
Fuller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is looking for a kimura but Fuller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maximus Jr to get the leverage. #T1#
Fuller gets full guard.#SUB#
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving. #SUB#
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fuller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maximus Jr throwing strikes from guard but Fuller blocks nicely. #SUB#
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Maximus Jr 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximus Jr.
Fuller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus Jr off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Fuller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maximus Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maximus Jr is really stuck here.
Maximus Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maximus Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maximus Jr for a finish.
Maximus Jr turns into Fuller and is now in his guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maximus Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fuller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maximus Jr, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maximus Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maximus Jr.
Fuller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

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 John Fuller.
I think Fuller 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!

John Fuller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash     
Date:   Jan 27, 2021
#R1#
No luck for Maximus Jr with that takedown attempt.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costune lands a slapping body shot.
Costune has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Costune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune leaves Maximus Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Costune.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Costune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus Jr works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune misses with a left hand
enabling Maximus Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.#T2#
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Maximus Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costune defends well and Maximus Jr ends up having to push Costune into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maximus Jr stalling the fight.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Costune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Maximus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
A counter left hand to the body from Maximus Jr misses its target.#TD#
Maximus Jr drives through with a takedown into Costune's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Costune pushes Maximus Jr off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Maximus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Costune strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximus Jr sizes up Costune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costune is trying to defend but Maximus Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costune is looking to get back to is feet but Maximus Jr passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Costune dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr blocks a leg kick.
Costune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costune looks to land a combination. Maximus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costune throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costune drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
DJ Costune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Costune as Maximus Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costune lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Maximus Jr fails to land the takedown.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costune.
Costune punishes Maximus Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Costune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus Jr digs a good body shot into Costune's ribs.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Maximus Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costune misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
Costune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costune.
Costune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maximus Jr eats them both and turns towards Costune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a big counter combination but Costune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Costune. #ROC2#Maximus Jr is rocked!
Costune needs to keep his hands up - Maximus Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Maximus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Costune slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Costune throws a right hand that Maximus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus Jr also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Costune takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Costune off the cage and back into range.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costune eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune lands with a right hand. #T4#
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr throws a solid leg kick but Costune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximus Jr.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice strike.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Maximus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.#TD#
Maximus Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Costune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus Jr is defended easily by Costune.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping left.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Maximus Jr lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Costune is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Costune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus Jr is leaning against Costune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximus Jr pushes Costune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costune seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Costune breaks the clinch. #T1#
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
A jab from Costune does it's job there.
Costune throws a combination that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costune slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a low kick.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costune sprawls well. Costune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr shoots in but Costune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costune stalks Maximus Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maximus Jr's face. Maximus Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune misses with a double jab. #T3#
Costune slips under a jab.
Maximus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr throws out a leg kick but Costune moves out of range and Maximus Jr only half commits.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DJ Costune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Costune. No joy for Maximus Jr on that attempt.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Maximus Jr throws a push kick but Costune slaps the foot to one side.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Maximus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costune misses with a leg kick.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximus Jr back to the cage. Costune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Costune misses.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus Jr has time to react.
Costune throws out a powerful jab.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Costune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costune 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Costune!

DJ Costune looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'.

 

Event: SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!     
Date:   Dec 23, 2020
#R1#
Marchionni loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
Maximus Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Marchionni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marchionni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus Jr working a defensive guard here.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maximus Jr's head.
Maximus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marchionni is one step ahead there.
Marchionni wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximus Jr is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Maximus Jr wants to stand but Marchionni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchionni is controlling Maximus Jr's posture.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marchionni is trying to keep Maximus Jr in close.
Marchionni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marchionni is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GDL 66: MacArthur vs Greenwald     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
It looked like Maximus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Maximus Jr drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Maximus Jr clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kimura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus Jr into the cage.
Maximus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus Jr lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Maximus Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom. #ES#
Maximus Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus Jr swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Maximus Jr connects with the punch.
Maximus Jr throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura postures up. #SUB#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus Jr's legs - danger averted.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura won't allow Maximus Jr to get back to his feet.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus Jr is in guard.#REVR#
Maximus Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maximus Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus Jr is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Maximus Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura stands and throws Maximus Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maximus Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maximus Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Maximus Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsuya Kimura!

 

Event: GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kimura forces Maximus Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kimura has clasped his hands together around Maximus Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Maximus Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Maximus Jr is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura tries to move to full mount but Maximus Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Maximus Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position well.
Kimura prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kimura, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T3##SUB#
Maximus Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maximus Jr lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Maximus Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr 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#
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it easily.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maximus Jr tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Maximus Jr moves into the clinch.
Kimura goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Maximus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.#T1#
Maximus Jr thows a leg kick but Kimura checks it #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Maximus Jr is trying to keep Kimura in close. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Maximus Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Maximus Jr stands up from Kimura's guard - Maximus Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus Jr works Kimura's body with a nice hook.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
A slow jab from Kimura misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kimura eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kimura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maximus Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Maximus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.#T3#
Good exchange - Maximus Jr coming out on top.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr cracks Kimura with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura avoids the elbow strike from Maximus Jr, against the cage.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimura as Maximus Jr tries to tie him up.
Maximus Jr prevents a body shot from Kimura. #T4#
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Kimura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kimura manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!#SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Maximus Jr is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus Jr dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Maximus Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus Jr.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Maximus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands with a straight right. Kimura didn't see that one coming.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Kimura wants to clinch.
Kimura cracks Maximus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kimura tries to clinch there but Maximus Jr circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Kimura walks into a stiff left hand from Maximus Jr.#CL2#
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#TD2#
Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura stops Maximus Jr from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr is controlling Kimura's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kimura 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.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus Jr wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kimura 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. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!

After winning the bout, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GDL 59: Title Night     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr slips under a jab.
Cosmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cosmo throws a combination that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cosmo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cosmo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Cosmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosmo throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maximus Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosmo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosmo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maximus Jr! But no joy.
Cosmo throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr wants to clinch up but Cosmo keeps it at a distance.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cosmo looks for the body kick but Maximus Jr saw that one coming.
Cosmo lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Maximus Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Cosmo misses with a two punch combination.
Cosmo tries to land a front kick but Maximus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cosmo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Cosmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cosmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maximus Jr is looking to clinch but Cosmo is avoiding it. #TD2#
Maximus Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosmo quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to control the pace.
Cosmo is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus Jr sits in half guard.
Cosmo is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cosmo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maximus Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Cosmo is trying to stand up here but Maximus Jr is controlling him well.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Cosmo's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus Jr trying to control from half guard but Cosmo is working away.
Cosmo trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Cosmo is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus Jr sits in half guard.
Maximus Jr is thwarting Cosmo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Maximus Jr stops Cosmo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cosmo throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Cosmo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus Jr takes one to the chin there.
Cosmo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cosmo throws a hook but Maximus Jr blocks it.
Maximus Jr lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Maximus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cosmo is looking to counter punch.
Cosmo swinging wildly here.
Maximus Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cosmo misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Cosmo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Maximus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosmo swings widly with a right hand
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Cosmo moved away.
Cosmo throws a right hand that Maximus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus Jr also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Cosmo misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Cosmo misses with a body shot
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cosmo fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Cosmo is rocked!
Maximus Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Cosmo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosmo feints and then cracks Maximus Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximus Jr down.
Cosmo seems to have got his legs back now.
Cosmo misses with a lunging right hand
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cosmo misses with a low kick.
Cosmo is looking to slow Maximus Jr down with leg kicks.
Hans Cosmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cosmo misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Maximus Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cosmo.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr drops back looking for a leg! Cosmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cosmo manages to kick Maximus Jr off! Maximus Jr jumps back into Cosmo's guard.
Maximus Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosmo misses with a double jab
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Cosmo moves out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus Jr cracks Cosmo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Cosmo.
Cosmo throws a shot from downtown. Maximus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cosmo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Cosmo.
Cosmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr throws a counter combo.
Cosmo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cosmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cosmo misses the target.
Maximus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maximus Jr throws a shot to the body.
Cosmo loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
Maximus Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosmo under the eye.#T1#
Cosmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosmo looks to land a left hand but Maximus Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hans Cosmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cosmo misses with a hook. Maximus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Maximus Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hans Cosmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosmo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cosmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cosmo misses with a body shot.
Cosmo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosmo with the inside leg kick.
Cosmo swings widly with a right hand
and Cosmo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cosmo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cosmo's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Maximus Jr dives in looking to finish as Cosmo flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Maximus Jr's strikes! Maximus Jr is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cosmo's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cosmo was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A victorious Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GDL 54:     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papas with a hook.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Papas throws a leg kick that misses.
Papas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Papas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
A jab from Maximus Jr does it's job there.
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage. #T1#
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papas dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Papas's head and hops out.
Papas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papas throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Papas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus Jr sprawls well. Maximus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Papas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximus Jr is looking to chop away at Papas's legs.
Papas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papas or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus Jr, which made it look bad.
Papas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papas.
Maximus Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Maximus Jr lands with a right hand. #ROC#Papas is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Papas.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Papas strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papas.
Papas throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Papas misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr stuns Papas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at Gym of Rock that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Papas seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Maximus Jr lands a left and a right that sends Papas crashing to the canvas! Maximus Jr dives into mount looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Maximus Jr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maximus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a right hand. Papas shakes it off.
Maximus Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Papas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus Jr defends it well.
Papas walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papas.
Papas lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Papas throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Maximus Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus Jr.
Papas has Maximus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papas.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Maximus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Papas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Papas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus Jr leaves Papas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Papas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicky Papas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papas fails with the takedown.
Papas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maximus Jr has cracked Papas with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maximus Jr lands another huge swinging hook and Papas tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Papas, before Maximus Jr can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GDL 49: John vs Alvar     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Jr cracks Henderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Henderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maximus Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Maximus Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henderson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximus Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Maximus Jr has an active guard here but Henderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Henderson manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Henderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maximus Jr's coaches at Gym of Rock have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Henderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maximus Jr's legs.
Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Henderson is looking to escape.
Maximus Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Henderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maximus Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for a kimura but Henderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maximus Jr to get the leverage. #T2#
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Henderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maximus Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Henderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Maximus Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maximus Jr has Henderson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus Jr's legs - danger averted.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Maximus Jr is rocked!
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Maximus Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Henderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henderson loads up on a big left hand. Maximus Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Henderson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Maximus Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Henderson celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !

 

Event: GDL 42: Goodman vs Viking     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Maximus Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maximus Jr scores with the left hand. O Malley knows he should have avoided that one.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maximus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and O Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Maximus Jr checks it.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and O Malley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus Jr thinking.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Malley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Maximus Jr cracks O Malley with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.#TD2#
O Malley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Maximus Jr wants to control but O Malley postures up.#SUB2#
O Malley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley wants to stand but Maximus Jr is controlling his arm.
O Malley wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
O Malley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
O Malley avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maximus Jr.#SUB2#
O Malley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximus Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
O Malley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
O Malley actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Maximus Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but O Malley is surviving well by controlling Maximus Jr's body position as best he can.
O Malley is wriggling around trying to escape.
O Malley is still trying to improve position.
O Malley keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Malley is looking to escape. #T3#
O Malley blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Maximus Jr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
O Malley tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr throws some wild stikes that O Malley manages to avoid easily. #SUB#
Maximus Jr has control of O Malley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Malley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maximus Jr unloads with some shots from mount but O Malley bucks and avoids them well.
O Malley is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
O Malley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maximus Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Malley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maximus Jr looking to control but O Malley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Malley is looking to escape.
O Malley tries to hold on but Maximus Jr pushes him away.
Maximus Jr controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.#TD#
Maximus Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Maximus Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O Malley trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr prevents O Malley from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr wants to control but O Malley is keeping him busy.
O Malley trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Malley tries to roll over but Maximus Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maximus Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
O Malley trying to control but Maximus Jr postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
O Malley looking for submissions off his back.
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. O Malley 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Malley misses with a body shot. #CL#
Maximus Jr closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
Maximus Jr gets through O Malley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
O Malley is trying to force a seperation but Maximus Jr has the dominant position.#T3#
O Malley is looking to control Maximus Jr's arms but Maximus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now O Malley has his back to the cage.
Maximus Jr tries to work over O Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus Jr tries to pull guard but O Malley holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus Jr drops back down to his feet.
O Malley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Maximus Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
O Malley with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Malley trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Malley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of O Malley, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
O Malley is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
O Malley has his foot on Maximus Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
O Malley working for a triangle but Maximus Jr defends it easily.
O Malley can't keep his opponent in guard - Maximus Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Malley is looking for a sweep. Maximus Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
O Malley takes a swing at Maximus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maximus Jr digs a good hook to O Malley's body.
Maximus Jr avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Malley.
O Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley looks for the body kick but Maximus Jr saw that one coming.
Maximus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr. #T1##TD2#
Maximus Jr tries to sprawl but O Malley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Malley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr gets full guard.
O Malley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Maximus Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
O Malley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maximus Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maximus Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maximus Jr! #REVR#
Maximus Jr controlling from side mount.
O Malley is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O Malley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus Jr controls the position.
O Malley tries to buck Maximus Jr off but Maximus Jr is having none of it.#T3#
O Malley trying to remain calm as Maximus Jr controls from the top position.
O Malley controls the position for a moment.
O Malley is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr controlling from side mount.
O Malley tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Maximus Jr tries for a kimura but O Malley is defending well.
Maximus Jr trying to control the action but O Malley is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is staying tight to O Malley's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximus Jr is looking to take a break and control but O Malley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maximus Jr slows the pace down.
O Malley struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr is looking to wear down O Malley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maximus Jr blocks a head kick by O Malley.
Derren O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Maximus Jr closes the distance and pushes O Malley back into the cage.
O Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Malley tries to break free but Maximus Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus Jr is working O Malley over against the cage.

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 Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximus Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!

A very excited looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Triggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus Jr is fending him off so far but Triggs persists. Nope, Maximus Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximus Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Triggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus Jr swivels and escapes.
Triggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maximus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus Jr throws a front kick that sends Triggs stumbling back into the cage.
Maximus Jr throws a one two combo.
Triggs goes for a double leg but Maximus Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus Jr continues to drive forward.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Triggs.
Jab, jab by Maximus Jr - just one landing.
Triggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Triggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Maximus Jr connects with a body shot.
Triggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus Jr but Maximus Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Triggs throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Triggs fails with the takedown
and Maximus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maximus Jr.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Triggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Triggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Triggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Triggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximus Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Triggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Triggs misses with a few strikes there.
Triggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maximus Jr can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Maximus Jr.
Triggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Triggs has his takedown stuffed
and Triggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Triggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Triggs dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Triggs's head and hops out.
Triggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
A good leg kick by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maximus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Triggs misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Triggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Maximus Jr tenderised Triggs's leg. Triggs is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Triggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Maximus Jr's guard.#SUB2#
Triggs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Triggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Triggs trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Triggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Maximus Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Triggs is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Triggs trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Triggs throwing strikes from guard but Maximus Jr blocks nicely.
Maximus Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Maximus Jr, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Triggs's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Triggs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Triggs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Triggs trying to control but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maximus Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
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#
Maximus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Triggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Triggs looks to land a right hand but Maximus Jr moved out of range.
Donk. Maximus Jr catches Triggs right on the button with a cross.
Maximus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maximus Jr lands a head shot.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maximus Jr!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Triggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Triggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot.
Triggs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus Jr defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Triggs.
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Triggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Triggs from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr looking to control.
Triggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU2#
Triggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Triggs is looking to clinch but Maximus Jr is avoiding it.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Triggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Maximus Jr scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Dominic Triggs has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Maximus Jr misses.
Jab by Maximus Jr.
Triggs misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Triggs.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Triggs can do to turn this around?#T3#
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maximus Jr lunges at Triggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Triggs's hand.
Triggs shoots in for a double leg but Maximus Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Maximus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Triggs.
Triggs drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Triggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maximus Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Triggs's head.
Triggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck for Triggs with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Maximus Jr tried to score with a low kick but Triggs checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Triggs checks a leg kick.
Maximus Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Triggs at a distance.
Maximus Jr throws a one two combo.
Triggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maximus Jr is fending him off so far but Triggs persists. Nope, Maximus Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Maximus Jr.
Triggs slips a jab and a cross from Maximus Jr.
Triggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Maximus Jr both land. Nice combination.
Triggs shoots for a takedown but Maximus Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Triggs's cut.
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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Triggs is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Triggs dives in for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Triggs misses with a takedown
and Maximus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Triggs.
Triggs shoots and misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Triggs.
Triggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Triggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr dips to his left and cracks Triggs with an uppercut!
Maximus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Triggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maximus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Triggs is rocked!
Triggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Triggs fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Maximus Jr has knocked Triggs down with a huge combo! Maximus Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Triggs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Triggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
Maximus Jr catches Triggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Triggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr punishes Triggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr digs a good hook to Triggs's body.
Maximus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Triggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Triggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Triggs goes for a double leg but Maximus Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximus Jr continues to drive forward.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Triggs throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Triggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Triggs also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Triggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Triggs prevents Maximus Jr from standing back up.
Maximus Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Triggs on the ground.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Triggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Triggs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maximus Jr is trying to stand back up but Triggs is controlling him #T3##SUB2#
Maximus Jr makes his way to full guard, as Triggs worked for a kimura.
Maximus Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Triggs any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Triggs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for a triangle but Triggs pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Triggs 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Triggs works over Maximus Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Triggs from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maximus Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Triggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Triggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Triggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Triggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximus Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dominic Triggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Triggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!

Our winner, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RC6 Carver vs Reyes     
Date:   Apr 21, 2020
#R1##CL#
Maximus Jr clinches.
Maximus Jr avoiding damage.
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Maximus Jr breaks the clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus Jr tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maximus Jr tries to buck Lopez off but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it. #SUB2#
Lopez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maximus Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lopez but great work by Maximus Jr.
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!
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Maximus Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lopez's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Maximus Jr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lopez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Maximus Jr yanks on the arm and Lopez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Maximus Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Rural Champion 4     
Date:   Mar 17, 2020
#R1#
Maximus Jr misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Togata tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Togata! But no joy.#T1#
Maximus Jr misses with the combination.
Maximus Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Togata counters with a shoot takedown. Maximus Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Togata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Togata is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus Jr has wrist control.
Togata passes Maximus Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Togata lands with a punch from half guard.
Togata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Togata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Togata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Togata is nestled in close to Maximus Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Togata maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Maximus Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Togata has cracked it and Maximus Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Togata!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Togata!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 27, 2020
#R1#
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a nice hook to Maximus Jr's body. Maximus Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Maximus Jr is rocked!
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith .
Maximus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith .
Maximus Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximus Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maximus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Maximus Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Maximus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith .#KD#
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Maximus Jr crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Maximus Jr back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Maximus Jr. #T2#
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut even more.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maximus Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maximus Jr slips a jab from Smith .
Smith dodges the punch combination from Maximus Jr.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.#T3#
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus Jr looks winded!
Smith walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Maximus Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smith swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Maximus Jr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith !

 

 
 
 
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