Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
OBrien looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clerk Maxwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
OBrien thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
OBrien wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, OBrien manages to miss with strikes from the back.
OBrien throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell covering up well under a series of strikes from OBrien.
OBrien throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clerk Maxwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get OBrien off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
OBrien is looking to control Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clerk Maxwell to escape the position.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Clerk Maxwell is staying busy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to escape the position.
OBrien is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. OBrien gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. OBrien gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. OBrien apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OBrien shoots and misses #CL2#
and Clerk Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell closes the distance and pushes OBrien back into the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from OBrien.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clerk Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
OBrien controls Clerk Maxwell momentarily but Clerk Maxwell frees himself.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Clerk Maxwell won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clerk Maxwell's guard. #REVR#
OBrien 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.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien postures up. #T4#
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clerk Maxwell defending well though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.#TD#
OBrien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clerk Maxwell!
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control OBrien's posture but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien in side control, throwing shots but Clerk Maxwell defends.
OBrien in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clerk Maxwell dodges the ground and pound from OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is trying to ground and pound but Clerk Maxwell uses the momentary lack of control by OBrien to regain half guard.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Clerk Maxwell dodges it nicely. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien is just content to waste time from the top position. Clerk Maxwell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head. #T3#
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Clerk Maxwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pulling down on OBrien's head. It's preventing any offense from OBrien, at least for the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control. #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.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.#TD#
OBrien jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lochlain OBrien dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for OBrien on that attempt.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Clerk Maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clerk Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien wants to clinch.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge right that knocks OBrien out cold! Clerk Maxwell is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
Our winner, James Clerk Maxwell, 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: RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Brychczy throws a good cross that connects.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy misses the jab.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brychczy swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Brychczy.
Brychczy 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.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clerk Maxwell has time to react.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Brychczy seems unphased.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Brychczy misses
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brychczy throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends Brychczy's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brychczy cracks Clerk Maxwell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
As Brychczy tries to get set, Clerk Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Brychczy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Clerk Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab-cross combination.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Brychczy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Clerk Maxwell gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brychczy lands with a light punch inside.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Brychczy misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
A hook to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brychczy lands a hook that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Clerk Maxwell - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Marek Brychczy has been cut.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Brychczy is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Brychczy seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
Brychczy lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brychczy gets through Clerk Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy tries to work over Clerk Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
That's time! Clerk Maxwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell. #CL#
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Brychczy tries to throw a body punch but Clerk Maxwell avoids it by throwing Brychczy back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Brychczy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside that Brychczy shrugs off.
Brychczy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is working Brychczy over against the cage.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clerk Maxwells head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell can't find room to land a body shot as Brychczy controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brychczys head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brychczy's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brychczy dodges an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Brychczy blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a right hand.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Brychczy with a nice body shot.
Clerk Maxwell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a left hand.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
A hook to the body from Brychczy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Brychczy.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clerk Maxwell's hands.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brychczy circles away quickly and effectively.
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clerk Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brychczy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it. #T1#
Brychczy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brychczy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clerk Maxwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an overhand right.
Clerk Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clerk Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brychczy is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a nice looking combination but Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the head.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brychczy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brychczy at a distance.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses the jab.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Clerk Maxwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy lands with a hook. Clerk Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy lands with an uppercut that bounces Clerk Maxwell off the cage and back into range.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to land a combination. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
As Brychczy tries to get set, Clerk Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Brychczy manages to avoid the attempt.
Brychczy lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James Clerk Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Brychczy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clerk Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Clerk Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Marek Brychczy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clerk Maxwell 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 193: Maxwell vs Brown
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown 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.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a combination #TD2#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clerk Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Clerk Maxwell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clerk Maxwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell 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.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clerk Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell avoids it well.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown lands an elbow.
Clerk Maxwell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown cracks Clerk Maxwell with a big elbow.
Brown throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell is defending well. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of Clerk Maxwell's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Clerk Maxwell tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Clerk Maxwell screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Clerk Maxwell, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hoodoo Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clerk Maxwell has time to react.
Brychczy lands an overhand right.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Brychczy misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brychczy.
Danga de danga de dang - Clerk Maxwell scores with a four punch combination!
Clerk Maxwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy with a nice cross.
Brychczy is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy seems to have recovered his senses.
Brychczy throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Clerk Maxwell does no damage.
Good shot there by Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
A jab from Brychczy misses. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brychczy finds it's way round the side to connect with Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brychczy.
Brychczy 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.
Brychczy lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Clerk Maxwell has managed to clinch.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Marek Brychczy has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brychczy.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Good body shot from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow just above Brychczy 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Brychczy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Brychczy scores with a shoulder strike.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brychczy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Brychczy backwards.
Brychczy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brychczy throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Clerk Maxwell misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy lands a shot to the body.
Brychczy is working Clerk Maxwell over against the cage.
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brychczy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brychczy pushes Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy tries to work over Clerk Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands. #BC2#
Brychczy manages to break the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter by clinching up but Brychczy breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Brychczy - just one landing.
Brychczy misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brychczy jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a jab.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Brychczy dodges the punch combination from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brychczy manages to circle out of the way.
Brychczy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clerk Maxwell finds it's way round the side to connect with Brychczy's head.
Clerk Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Brychczy.
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 James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clerk Maxwell throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clerk Maxwell with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch but Brychczy is having none of it.
Brychczy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy lands a glancing blow to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Brychczy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter the offense by Brychczy and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brychczy manages to circle out of the way.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Brychczy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brychczy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell 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.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
A slow jab from Clerk Maxwell misses its intended target.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Brychczy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Brychczy.
Brychczy takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Brychczy moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Clerk Maxwell.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Brychczy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brychczy ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Clerk Maxwell tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Brychczy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clerk Maxwell's hands.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Brychczy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Clerk Maxwell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brychczy sprawling to the canvas! Brychczy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clerk Maxwell finish him?!
Clerk Maxwell cracks Brychczy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Brychczy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Clerk Maxwell pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Brychczy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath James Clerk Maxwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Brychczy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brychczy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Brychczy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brychczy.#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brychczy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell can't find room to land a body shot as Brychczy controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brychczy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a body shot from Brychczy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clerk Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clerk Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Brychczy lands with a left to the head.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches. #T1#
Good body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow that misses.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brychczy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clerk Maxwell or not.
Brychczy takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Brychczy misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Brychczy avoids a wild elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brychczy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brychczy blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell can't find room to land a body shot as Brychczy controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Brychczy avoids it by throwing Clerk Maxwell back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands.
Brychczy avoids the elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell, against the cage.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
A nice left hand lands by Brychczy.
Brychczy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Brychczy can't find room to land a body shot as Clerk Maxwell controls the action.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy lands a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow just above Brychczy 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Marek Brychczy has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Brychczy is rocked!
Clerk Maxwell lands with a right to the head.
Oh Brychczy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brychczy's brow.
Nice body punch from Brychczy - that landed with a thud.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow that misses.
Brychczy blocks an elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow that stopped Brychczy in his tracks for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Clerk Maxwell as the two fighters clinch.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell working aggressively here.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brychczy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside that Brychczy shrugs off.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow just above Brychczy 's eye.
Clerk Maxwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brychczy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Brychczy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brychczy tries to work over Clerk Maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clerk Maxwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brychczy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
Brychczy blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brychczy seems to have got his legs back now.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a series of punches but Brychczy avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Brychczy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell wants to counter the offense by Brychczy and move into the clinch position.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brychczy throws a nice looking combination but Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy is looking to counter punch.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a clinch but Brychczy shakes him off and moves away.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell cracks Brychczy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Brychczy sets himself, and Clerk Maxwell steps forward looking for the clinch! Brychczy avoids it this time.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Brychczy sets himself, and Clerk Maxwell steps forward looking for the clinch! Brychczy avoids it this time.
Brychczy defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
As Clerk Maxwell looks to move away, Brychczy throws a big counter combo but Clerk Maxwell just gets out of the way.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Clerk Maxwell - just one landing.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brychczy lands a nice shot that snaps Clerk Maxwell's head back.
Good exchange - Brychczy coming out on top.#T2#
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Brychczy sets himself, and Clerk Maxwell steps forward looking for the clinch! Brychczy avoids it this time.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clerk Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a double jab.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell wants to counter with a clinch but Brychczy pushes him away.
Clerk Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Brychczy moved out of range nicely.
Brychczy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clerk Maxwell. #T3#
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brychczy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Brychczy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Brychczy there.
Clerk Maxwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brychczy rather than just go for the knockout.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Clerk Maxwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab. Brychczy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Brychczy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brychczy tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brychczy gets through Clerk Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brychczy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clerk Maxwells head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brychczy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clerk Maxwell controls his hands.
Brychczy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Brychczy avoids it by throwing Clerk Maxwell back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marek Brychczy'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.#R3#
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a clinch but Brychczy shakes him off and moves away.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Brychczy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brychczy throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Brychczy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brychczy or not.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow that stopped Brychczy in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Clerk Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Clerk Maxwell.
A short left from Clerk Maxwell.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brychczy tries to throw a body punch but Clerk Maxwell avoids it by throwing Brychczy back against the cage.
Brychczy has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brychczy backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clerk Maxwell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brychczy prevents a body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
A short right from Brychczy.
Brychczy dodges an elbow strike from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Clerk Maxwell - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clerk Maxwell.#T2#
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!
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Brychczy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brychczy misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brychczy's defenses.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Brychczy's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brychczy.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow.
Clerk Maxwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Clerk Maxwell lands a big elbow that drops Brychczy! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Brychczy is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell! James Clerk Maxwell retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath James Clerk Maxwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
McBean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McBean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
McBean goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Clerk Maxwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McBean but great work by Clerk Maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell staying calm.#T1#
McBean is trying to control Clerk Maxwell's posture but Clerk Maxwell avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control but instead McBean has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBean is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean tries to get to full guard but Clerk Maxwell has control of the leg. #SUB#
McBean actively working from the bottom here.
Clerk Maxwell is taking a breather. McBean 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.#T3##SUB#
McBean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBean wants to improve his position but Clerk Maxwell is controlling well.
McBean works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
McBean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clerk Maxwell uses it to pass to side control.
Clerk Maxwell tries to move to mount but McBean blocks the move with his legs.
McBean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McBean gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
McBean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
McBean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clerk Maxwell pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Otto McBean will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McBean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from McBean. McBean gets slowly back to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
McBean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clerk Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBean with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with Clerk Maxwell, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes Clerk Maxwell against the cage but Clerk Maxwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBean with a body shot.
James Clerk Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but McBean slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a nice combination. McBean backs away looking to recover.
Clerk Maxwell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
McBean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McBean is in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the position.#SUB#
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Clerk Maxwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clerk Maxwell manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Clerk Maxwell's guard. #T3#
McBean slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McBean is trying to work for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
McBean content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McBean is working for a submission of some sort.
McBean is thwarting Clerk Maxwell's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
That's time! McBean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
McBean shoots in but Clerk Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Otto McBean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
McBean shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clerk Maxwell's waist but Clerk Maxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBean off to one side.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McBean tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell circles away easily
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McBean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but McBean blocks it.
McBean shoots in for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Clerk Maxwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell missing with a left hand there. McBean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Clerk Maxwell tries to get set, McBean tries to push him back and clinch up but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid the attempt.
McBean shoots in for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for the big counter here.
McBean goes for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clerk Maxwell continues to drive forward.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work over McBean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clerk Maxwell leaves McBean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
McBean shoots for a double leg takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. He's pushed McBean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
Clerk Maxwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
McBean misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by McBean or perhaps it was just good defense by Clerk Maxwell, which made it look bad.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBean tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell cracks a nice hook into McBean's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBean takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a big right hand! Oh McBean is in trouble here! Clerk Maxwell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking James Clerk Maxwell 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: RISE 168
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Rocket misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a two punch combo.
Rocket with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocket throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Clerk Maxwell lands a left and a right that send Rocket crashing to the mat, dazed. Clerk Maxwell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rocket is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rocket square on the jaw! Damn, Rocket is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
During a confident post fight interview, James Clerk Maxwell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Lochlain OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Clerk Maxwell misses its intended target. #CL2#
OBrien takes the fight into the clinch.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
OBrien wants a takedown.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clerk Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
OBrien wants a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OBrien or not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Lochlain OBrien has been cut.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell tries to break the clinch but OBrien is controlling the position.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but OBrien has double underhooks.
OBrien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clerk Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against OBrien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien fails with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for OBrien to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Clerk Maxwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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: RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but McBean moves out of range.
McBean slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but McBean avoids it easily.
No luck for McBean with that takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but McBean moves out of range.
McBean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at McBean's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clerk Maxwell to the ground. Clerk Maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.#T1#
McBean moves away from the strike by Clerk Maxwell.
McBean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clerk Maxwell swivels and escapes.
McBean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clerk Maxwell's waist but Clerk Maxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBean off to one side.
Clerk Maxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James Clerk Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBean goes for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clerk Maxwell continues to drive forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clerk Maxwell.#CUT#It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otto McBean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
McBean wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
McBean tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
McBean looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clerk Maxwell as he avoids it easily.
McBean shoots for a double leg takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. He's pushed McBean's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but McBean ducks down to avoid it.
McBean steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clerk Maxwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBean.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
McBean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.#T3#
McBean shoots in but Clerk Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBean manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from McBean. McBean gets slowly back to his feet.
McBean shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
McBean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clerk Maxwell was covering up waiting for the punch and McBean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McBean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB2#
McBean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
McBean tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McBean has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McBean swings around for an armbar but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McBean's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McBean misses with a takedown
and McBean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
McBean tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell circles away easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clerk Maxwell as he avoids it easily.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
McBean slips a straight right by Clerk Maxwell.
McBean tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice jab there from Clerk Maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
McBean looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clerk Maxwell. #T1#
McBean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McBean thinking.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBean shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clerk Maxwell as he jumps to the side.
McBean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
McBean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
McBean tries to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
McBean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McBean shoots in but no luck this time.
McBean swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
McBean wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBean misses with a looping left.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.#T3#
McBean shoots in for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
McBean lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Clerk Maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
McBean wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
McBean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
McBean is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Clerk Maxwell looks calm but he's in trouble here. McBean gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Clerk Maxwell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McBean lets go of the hold and Clerk Maxwell can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otto McBean!

Event: RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Clerk Maxwell seems unphased.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a jab.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Clerk Maxwell's ribs.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses. #T1#
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clerk Maxwell slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Phuthong catches Clerk Maxwell right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Clerk Maxwell scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clerk Maxwell with a body shot.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with an open hand slap.#T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot 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!
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Phuthong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clerk Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clerk Maxwell at a distance.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Phuthong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell. #T1#
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Clerk Maxwell there.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clerk Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
A punch lands to the side of Clerk Maxwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Jab from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eh Phuthong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong'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.#R4#
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Clerk Maxwell throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Clerk Maxwell's body. Clerk Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong walks into a straight right hand from Clerk Maxwell.#T2#
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.#T3#
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Clerk Maxwell does no damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell thuds a left hand into Phuthong's body.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Clerk Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. #T3#
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
James Clerk Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell lands the left hand.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Clerk Maxwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
McBean fails with a takedown attempt.
Otto McBean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses.
McBean closes the distance and clinches up with Clerk Maxwell, looking for a takedown. McBean pushes Clerk Maxwell against the cage but Clerk Maxwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean shoots in but Clerk Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McBean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell is doing well to control the position and prevent McBean from advancing to side control.#SUB#
McBean is working for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
McBean is looking for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McBean to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clerk Maxwell is positioning himself well to prevent McBean advancing to mount.
McBean wants to free his trapped foot but Clerk Maxwell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
McBean is trying to work for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
McBean trying to control from half guard but Clerk Maxwell is working away. #T3##SUB#
McBean is working for a submission of some sort.
Clerk Maxwell is holding on to half guard well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clerk Maxwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McBean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McBean with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McBean doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McBean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McBean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBean tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Clerk Maxwell as McBean shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clerk Maxwell is fending him off so far but McBean persists. Nope, Clerk Maxwell circles away and we're back to standing.
McBean swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBean with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McBean shoots in and bounces Clerk Maxwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell controlling McBean's posture.
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell controlling McBean's posture.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McBean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McBean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McBean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McBean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clerk Maxwell swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses.#T3##TD#
McBean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to keep McBean in close.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBean is pushing down on Clerk Maxwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clerk Maxwell is fighting to maintain full guard but McBean has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
McBean 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.
McBean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB#
McBean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
McBean is working for a kimura here but Clerk Maxwell manages to reverse the position and he's now in McBean's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McBean looking for a guillotine here but Clerk Maxwell defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto McBean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
McBean shoots for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Clerk Maxwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
McBean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clerk Maxwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
McBean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
McBean swings around for an armbar but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McBean's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but McBean passes easily into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell trying to hold on to McBean's head to control him but McBean postures up. #SUB#
McBean is working for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is defending it quite comfortably.
McBean is pressing down on Clerk Maxwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clerk Maxwell is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McBean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clerk Maxwell is refusing to be controlled, as McBean sits in half guard. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Clerk Maxwell wants to improve his position but McBean is controlling well.
Clerk Maxwell trying to hold on to McBean's head to control him but McBean postures up.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let McBean control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clerk Maxwell keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
McBean drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Clerk Maxwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clerk Maxwell manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto McBean clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Clerk Maxwell as McBean shoots in.
Clerk Maxwell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McBean with a body shot.
McBean goes for a double leg but Clerk Maxwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clerk Maxwell continues to drive forward.
Clerk Maxwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually McBean drops back down to his feet.
McBean takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Clerk Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
McBean shoots in but no luck this time.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBean misses with a takedown attempt
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops McBean! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Clerk Maxwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath James Clerk Maxwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell 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.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
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!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clerk Maxwell.#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?#T1#
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
After winning the bout, James Clerk Maxwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for McVicker on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends McVicker's belly button to the back.
McVicker lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker lands a nice looking body shot.
McVicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clerk Maxwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell 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.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell works the jab nicely.
McVicker throws a low kick but Clerk Maxwell avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a shot to the body.
McVicker tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Clerk Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clerk Maxwell jabs at McVicker's body.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by McVicker. Beautiful body shot.#T2##CL2#
McVicker moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McVicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but McVicker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell jabs McVicker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Clerk Maxwell back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to circle away but McVicker has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVicker. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McVicker looks to land a combination but Clerk Maxwell avoids it well. #T4#
A slow jab from Clerk Maxwell misses its intended target.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
McVicker misses with a left hand
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Clerk Maxwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McVicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clerk Maxwell's jab looks to have found its range, popping McVicker under the eye.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a right hand #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McVicker on the ground.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clerk Maxwell keeps working. #SUB2#
McVicker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to free his trapped foot but Clerk Maxwell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
Clerk Maxwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McVicker throws a strike but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position for now.
McVicker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clerk Maxwell.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell circles away easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell cracks McVicker with a good jab.
McVicker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McVicker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.#T4#
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from McVicker misses.
McVicker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James Clerk Maxwell is winning the standup battle so far.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
McVicker throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McVicker misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into McVicker's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
McVicker digs a good hook to Clerk Maxwell's body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Clerk Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from McVicker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
McVicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clerk Maxwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but McVicker is just out of range.
McVicker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clerk Maxwell is out of range and McVicker settles back down. #CL2#
McVicker rushes Clerk Maxwell and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Clerk Maxwell back into the cage.
McVicker is trying to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clerk Maxwell.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVicker's brow.
Clerk Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clerk Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
McVicker is looking for a takedown.
McVicker goes for a takedown attempt but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell connects with a looping right hand.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a combination #TD2#
and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McVicker controlling the action here.
McVicker tries to pass to full mount but Clerk Maxwell defends it.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
James Clerk Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
McVicker wants to advance to full mount but Clerk Maxwell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McVicker trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVicker can do to turn this around?
McVicker is pushing down on Clerk Maxwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clerk Maxwell is fighting to maintain full guard but McVicker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Clerk Maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clerk Maxwell, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Clerk Maxwell!
A victorious James Clerk Maxwell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##KD#
Clerk Maxwell drops Phuthong with a beautiful combination! Phuthong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clerk Maxwell is looking for the KO!#ROC#Phuthong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell 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.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong jabs at Clerk Maxwell's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clerk Maxwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clerk Maxwell at a distance.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Clerk Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong stuns Clerk Maxwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#T1#
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clerk Maxwell throws out the jab.
Phuthong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clerk Maxwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clerk Maxwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Clerk Maxwell. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phuthong throws a right and a left that Clerk Maxwell avoids nicely.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Clerk Maxwell's head back.
Clerk Maxwell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phuthong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big counter combination but Phuthong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a left hand.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#T3#
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Clerk Maxwell's body.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a double jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clerk Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phuthong finds it's way round the side to connect with Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Phuthong backing up. Phuthong nods at Clerk Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phuthong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clerk Maxwell momentarily.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong punishes Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
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!
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clerk Maxwell. #T2#
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phuthong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell works Phuthong's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clerk Maxwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clerk Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good body shot.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Clerk Maxwell's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Clerk Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a series of punches but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong lands a jab to Clerk Maxwell's midsection.
Clerk Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.#T3#
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong scores with a nice right hand.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
James Clerk Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Jab by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Phuthong lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Clerk Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 105: Axelsen v Cejka II
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Lefty Johnson has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell 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.
Johnson is pushing Clerk Maxwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
Johnson 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.
A big right from Johnson misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clerk Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Clerk Maxwell moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Clerk Maxwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clerk Maxwell tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell is trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson gets to mount! Clerk Maxwell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clerk Maxwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell defends it well.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lefty Johnson'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#
Clerk Maxwell stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Clerk Maxwell cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Lefty Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson has Clerk Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clerk Maxwell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Clerk Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Clerk Maxwell has passed into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell stalling.
Clerk Maxwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Clerk Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clerk Maxwell seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Clerk Maxwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #T4#
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lefty Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Clerk Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Clerk Maxwell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Johnson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Clerk Maxwell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lefty Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Clerk Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Katajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Katajamaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Katajamaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Katajamaki is in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Clerk Maxwell blocks nicely.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to hold Katajamaki in close to prevent damage but Katajamaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Clerk Maxwell has Katajamaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Clerk Maxwell blocks nicely.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.#TD#
Katajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Katajamaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Clerk Maxwell keeping hold of Katajamaki's head, controlling as best he can.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Katajamaki connects with a nice short shot to Clerk Maxwell's temple. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Clerk Maxwell's hands, connecting with Clerk Maxwell's forehead.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a sweep. Katajamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clerk Maxwell to regain full guard.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clerk Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a powerful jab.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.#T3#
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clerk Maxwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Katajamaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Katajamaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Clerk Maxwell misses the jab.
Katajamaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Clerk Maxwell strikes.
Katajamaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Clerk Maxwell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Katajamaki needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Clerk Maxwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Katajamaki to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Clerk Maxwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Clerk Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Katajamaki. Katajamaki maintains the clinch.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katajamaki's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katajamaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Clerk Maxwell drops Katajamaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katajamaki looks back up at him and smiles so Clerk Maxwell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Katajamaki is rocked!
Katajamaki is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Clerk Maxwell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Katajamaki crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Katajamaki's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green blocks a jab.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green misses with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clerk Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Green seems unphased.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clerk Maxwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green is looking to clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Clerk Maxwell circles away.
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clerk Maxwell with a hook.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Green lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green walks into a jab.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clerk Maxwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clerk Maxwell missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green with a nice cross.
Clerk Maxwell throws a combination that misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green tries to move into range but Clerk Maxwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Green strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green misses with a lunging right hand
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
Clerk Maxwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Clerk Maxwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Green in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Clerk Maxwell. That snapped Green's head back.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab to the body
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green's corner calls for a 1-2. Green obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Clerk Maxwell is rocked!
Green lunges at Clerk Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clerk Maxwell's hand.
Oh Clerk Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Green might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clerk Maxwell has got the better of the exchanges.
Clerk Maxwell misses the body punch
and Green counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Green!
Lester Green decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE X3
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
McBean staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that McBean has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for McBean on that attempt.
McBean shoots in but Clerk Maxwell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBean misses with a takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has McBean backing up. McBean nods at Clerk Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McBean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Clerk Maxwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clerk Maxwell manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Clerk Maxwell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McBean 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. #T1#
McBean forces his way into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control but McBean postures up. #SUB#
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Clerk Maxwell is defending against the submission attempts here by McBean. #SUB#
McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clerk Maxwell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control but McBean postures up. #T3##SUB#
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McBean has latched onto it... Big trouble! McBean pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Clerk Maxwell is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McBean!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto McBean!

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Phuthong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Phuthong clinches with his opponent.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phuthongs head.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Clerk Maxwell back against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to Phuthong's midsection.#T2#
Clerk Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Phuthong rushes Clerk Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
A short right from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Phuthong tries to clinch up
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong wants to clinch
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Phuthong has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Phuthong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage.
Clerk Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Phuthong improves position.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Phuthong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clerk Maxwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clerk Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
James Clerk Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
A short right from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell trying to stall but Phuthong improves his position.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Clerk Maxwell to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Phuthong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Phuthong. Phuthong maintains the clinch. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phuthong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
Phuthong moves into range and clinches up with Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to stall.
Clerk Maxwell lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Clerk Maxwell. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phuthong can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Phuthong forces Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and clinches.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a left hand.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushes Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong takes a shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to push Phuthong away but Phuthong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell presses Phuthong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Phuthong has managed to clinch.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong. #T2#
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clerk Maxwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell stalling the fight.
Clerk Maxwell is working Phuthong over against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land. #T3#
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phuthong closes the distance but Clerk Maxwell moves to the side
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong looks to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong moves to clinch but Clerk Maxwell breaks away
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand. #ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
Phuthong darts in trying to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 68:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Bloke scores with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Bloke moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab.
Bloke lands a slapping body shot.
Bloke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
Bloke throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Bloke misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bloke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Bloke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bloke misses the body punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Bloke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bloke misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.#T1#
Bloke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Bloke loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloke! But no joy.
Bloke avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Bloke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell moves forwards but Bloke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bloke with a jab.
Bloke swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Bloke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Bloke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bloke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloke doesn't seem bothered though.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloke misses with a body shot. #T3#
Bloke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloke manages to avoid it.
Bloke swings widly with a right hand
and Bloke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloke lands a nice shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Bloke strikes.
Bloke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bloke misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bloke throws the left hand but Clerk Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Bloke.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.#T4#
Bloke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Bloke misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloke misses with a straight right.
Clerk Maxwell missing with a left hand there. Bloke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloke misses with a body shot.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a good cross that connects.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but Bloke blocks it.
The fighters circling - Clerk Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chilli Bloke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke'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#
Bloke misses with a hook.
Bloke tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Bloke misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clerk Maxwell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bloke misses with the combination.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloke thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
Chilli Bloke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bloke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Bloke does no damage.
Bloke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Bloke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem phased though.
Bloke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bloke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clerk Maxwell throws out the jab.
Bloke takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bloke.
Bloke scores with a body shot. #T2#
Bloke lands with a nice combination. Clerk Maxwell backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clerk Maxwell misses with a left hand
and Bloke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bloke throws a right and a left that Clerk Maxwell avoids nicely.
Clerk Maxwell throwing a counter right hand but Bloke manages to avoid it.
Chilli Bloke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloke swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Bloke looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Bloke throws a series of punches but Clerk Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloke misses with a jab to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloke counters with a left to the body.
Bloke takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Bloke.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloke misses with a body shot
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Bloke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bloke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bloke moves out of range as Clerk Maxwell strikes.
Bloke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloke misses with a hook
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bloke scores with a hook to the body. Clerk Maxwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Bloke moves away and avoids it.#T4#
A shot to the body from Bloke misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Bloke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clerk Maxwell throwing a counter right hand but Bloke manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Bloke loads up on a big left hand.
Bloke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chilli Bloke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clerk Maxwell swings widly with a right hand
and Bloke counters with a nice body shot.
Bloke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Clerk Maxwell.
Bloke ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell. #ROC#Bloke is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chilli Bloke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chilli Bloke'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#
Bloke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Bloke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clerk Maxwell rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Bloke throws a poor cross that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloke is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?#T1#
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Bloke's shoulder, as Bloke tries to avoid the shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut. Bloke saw that one coming.
Bloke misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloke seems to have recovered his senses.
Bloke misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bloke. Those never looked like landing.
Bloke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bloke misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloke lands with a good body shot.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but Bloke avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bloke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Bloke throws a right and a left that Clerk Maxwell avoids nicely.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloke.
Bloke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloke cracks Clerk Maxwell with a good jab.
Bloke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Bloke.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Bloke moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell throws the left hand but Bloke avoids the punch easily.
Bloke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Bloke throws a combination. Clerk Maxwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bloke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bloke misses the shot to the body.
Bloke misses with a combination
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloke throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Chilli Bloke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clerk Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bloke.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloke.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Bloke ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
A shot to the body from Bloke misses
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Bloke misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp right that sends Bloke to the canvas! Clerk Maxwell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Fries has his takedown stuffed
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fries takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Fries scores with the left hand. Clerk Maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Fries slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Deacon Fries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fries shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Fries.
Fries misses with a straight right.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Fries - just one landing. #TD#
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clerk Maxwell was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clerk Maxwell pulls Fries in to control the position.
Fries sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell is refusing to be controlled, as Fries sits in half guard.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clerk Maxwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fries is working away from the top position though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fries.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fries wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Fries seems to be working for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell defends the submission attempt.
Fries slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a right hand. Fries shakes it off.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fries shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clerk Maxwell! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Fries tries to counter by clinching up but Clerk Maxwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Fries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fries there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fries throws a combination that misses
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fries manages to avoid it.
Fries drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Fries changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clerk Maxwell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fries is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fries misses with the ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell looks to move to half guard but instead Fries has passed into mount! Damn!
Clerk Maxwell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fries avoids the attempt from Clerk Maxwell to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fries prevents Clerk Maxwell from getting the reversal.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fries is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Clerk Maxwell is surviving well by controlling Fries's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Fries is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Clerk Maxwell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Clerk Maxwell wants to hold on but Fries pushes him away.#T3#
Fries throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fries punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fries has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clerk Maxwell's face.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fries avoids the attempt from Clerk Maxwell to control.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fries.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Fries lands a couple of good shots and Clerk Maxwell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fries 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.
Fries thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Clerk Maxwell.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fries working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Clerk Maxwell is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries'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.#R3#
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Fries's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Fries closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clerk Maxwell did well to prevent Fries getting side control.
Fries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
Clerk Maxwell is positioning himself well to prevent Fries advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries tries to pass to full mount but Clerk Maxwell defends it.
Clerk Maxwell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Fries has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2##SUB#
Fries looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fries trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Fries has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clerk Maxwell's face.
Fries working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fries landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Fries looking to control but Clerk Maxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fries sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clerk Maxwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fries goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clerk Maxwell turns into him and now he's in Fries's guard. #SUB#
Fries working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clerk Maxwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Fries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell looking to sit in guard and control but Fries gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries pushing down on Clerk Maxwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries'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.#R4#
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Fries drops his hands momentarily and Clerk Maxwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Fries moves into the clinch successfully.
Clerk Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fries.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Fries's head.
Fries blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Fries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clerk Maxwell gets through Fries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fries manages to avoid it.
Fries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Fries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fries moves out of range of the strikes.
Fries misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clerk Maxwell! But no joy.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clerk Maxwell as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Fries takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fries misses with a left hand
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice hook to Fries's body. Fries takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Clerk Maxwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries postures up. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Clerk Maxwell has Fries pulled in close to control his posture.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clerk Maxwell is adopting a defensive guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fries with a poor takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fries counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell wants to improve his position but Fries is controlling well.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fries moves into full mount! Clerk Maxwell won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is squirming around, avoiding Fries's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
Fries has control of Clerk Maxwell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clerk Maxwell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Clerk Maxwell is bucking up trying to escape but Fries cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#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.
Fries with a couple of short strikes.
Clerk Maxwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Fries throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fries throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Clerk Maxwell tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away. #T3#
Fries thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but Fries is having none of it.
Clerk Maxwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fries trying to control the action but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Fries moves into full mount! Clerk Maxwell won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Fries swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Fries!
Deacon Fries is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Deacon Fries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1##TD#
Breaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but Clerk Maxwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Breaker to get the leverage.
Breaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Clerk Maxwell tries to lock up and control but Breaker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Breaker 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.
Breaker controlling the pace for now.
Breaker looking to control but Clerk Maxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell just holding on.
Clerk Maxwell working to try and regain half guard.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Breaker.
Breaker misses with a head shot.
Breaker lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Breaker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clerk Maxwell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clerk Maxwell and Breaker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Breaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clerk Maxwell, who protects the arm well.
Clerk Maxwell stops Breaker from passing to mount.
Breaker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clerk Maxwell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Breaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clerk Maxwell, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Clerk Maxwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Breaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Breaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Clerk Maxwell is defending well.
Clerk Maxwell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Breaker. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clerk Maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breaker has control of an arm but Clerk Maxwell manages to advance to Breaker's back!
Clerk Maxwell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Breaker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Breaker staying busy and making it hard for Clerk Maxwell to control.
Breaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breaker trying to control but not successfully.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to stick to Breaker's back but Breaker is turning into Clerk Maxwell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clerk Maxwell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Breaker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ankle Breaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Breaker misses with a takedown attempt - Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for Breaker on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Breaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clerk Maxwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Breaker fails with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ankle Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Clerk Maxwell - just one landing. #ROC2#Breaker is rocked!
Breaker ducks into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
An out of breath James Clerk Maxwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Fries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clerk Maxwell cracks Fries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Fries wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Fries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a left hand #TD#
and Fries counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clerk Maxwell won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Fries seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fries wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fries scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clerk Maxwell to see if he's OK.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control Fries's posture but Fries avoids it.
Fries tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Fries grinds an elbow into Clerk Maxwell's temple.
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Fries sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fries is chipping away with strikes.
Clerk Maxwell tries to improve position but can't.
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Fries working the head with strikes. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell gets back to half guard.
Fries working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fries is trying to control the action in half guard but Clerk Maxwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fries controlling the action here.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fries passes to side control. #SUB#
Fries is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clerk Maxwell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell prevents Fries from moving into mount.
Fries looks up at the clock and then as Clerk Maxwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fries smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Fries crashes against the mat.
Fries looks up at the clock and then as Clerk Maxwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fries smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fries throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fries misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clerk Maxwell struggling a bit here.
Fries working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've been informed that Clerk Maxwell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Fries creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fries in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Clerk Maxwell parries the strikes from Fries easily there. Fries is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clerk Maxwell to escape.
Clerk Maxwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head.
Fries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clerk Maxwell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fries shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Clerk Maxwell lands the left hand.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Fries moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Fries looking to score a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell is defending well but Fries drives through and ends up in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control.
Fries wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
Fries passes Clerk Maxwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Fries seems content to control.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fries.
Fries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fries looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fries is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fries moves nicely into side control.
Fries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Fries landing strikes.
Fries working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fries cracks Clerk Maxwell with a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Fries tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fries has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fries advances to mount.
Fries landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fries pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fries landing shots from mount. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell wants to hold on but Fries pushes him away.#SUB#
Fries with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fries putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Clerk Maxwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Fries connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
Fries thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fries tries to control but Clerk Maxwell wriggling away. #T4#
Fries is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fries works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fries lands a nice shot to the head.
Fries working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fries lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Clerk Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Fries blocks a jab.
Fries changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fries moves away.
Fries tries to counter by clinching up but Clerk Maxwell breaks away and moves out of range.
Fries ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell. #TD#
Fries shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fries being controlled here momentarily.
Clerk Maxwell keeping full guard, as Fries tries to pass.
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.
Fries throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Clerk Maxwell is retaining full guard.
Fries trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fries works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Fries 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.
Fries is trying to control. Clerk Maxwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fries looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clerk Maxwell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fries is looking to advance position but Clerk Maxwell won't allow it. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Fries throwing shots but Clerk Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Fries tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clerk Maxwell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clerk Maxwell keeping hold of Fries's head, controlling as best he can.
Fries trying to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell thuds a left hand into Fries's body.
Fries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Fries tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Fries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Clerk Maxwell as he checks the leg kick.
Fries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clerk Maxwell pinned against the cage. Clerk Maxwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Fries. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Fries closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clerk Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Fries passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Fries wants to finish this one by submission but Clerk Maxwell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fries.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fries lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Fries.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fries, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Fries!
During a confident post fight interview, Deacon Fries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Berzina moves forwards but Clerk Maxwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Clerk Maxwell lands.#CL#
Berzina moves into the clinch successfully.
Berzina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clerk Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berzina or not. #BC#
Berzina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berzina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berzina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Berzina scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Berzina is rocked!
Berzina glances at the clock... BAM! Clerk Maxwell nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Berzina crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Berzina is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
Our winner, James Clerk Maxwell, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2022

#R1#
Harper has his takedown stuffed
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Clerk Maxwell gets caught napping as Harper dives in and scores a takedown. Clerk Maxwell manages to retain guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harper drops back looking for a leg! Clerk Maxwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clerk Maxwell manages to kick Harper off! Harper jumps back into Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell is pulling down on Harper's head. It's preventing any offense from Harper, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harper drops back looking for a leg! Clerk Maxwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clerk Maxwell manages to kick Harper off! Harper jumps back into Clerk Maxwell's guard. #SUB2#
Harper 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. #T1#
Harper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harper wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper cracks Clerk Maxwell with a solid left hand.
Clerk Maxwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clerk Maxwell is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harper pushes down on Clerk Maxwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Harper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clerk Maxwell to regain full guard.
Clerk Maxwell seems keen to control Harper's posture.
Harper landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Clerk Maxwell has wrist control.#SUB2#
Harper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Harper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harper 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clerk Maxwell jabs at Harper's body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Bently Harper has been cut.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good body shot.
Harper looks winded!
Clerk Maxwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harper ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Harper looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bently Harper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Clerk Maxwell! Harper is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Warner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clerk Maxwell sprawls well. Clerk Maxwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warner gets slowly back to his feet.
Warner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warner darts in trying to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Warner tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into Warner's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot that sends Warner's belly button to the back.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Warner moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warner shoots in and drives through. Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Warner is just out of range.
Warner moves forwards but Clerk Maxwell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Warner is rocked!
Clerk Maxwell lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Warner up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Clerk Maxwell from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Warner's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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.

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