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Event:
RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Maximilian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koli with a jab.
Koli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maximilian.
Koli 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.
Maximilian shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sepi Koli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Nice combo by Koli! Oh, that's hurt him - Maximilian falls to the canvas and Koli follows him into side control. #ROC#Maximilian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koli wants to stand but Maximilian has his arm trapped.
Maximilian is still in real trouble! Can Koli finish him?
Koli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maximilian seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Maximilian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Koli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Koli feints and then cracks Maximilian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maximilian down.
Koli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximilian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maximilian looks winded!
Koli punishes Maximilian's body with a nice straight punch.
Koli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A lazy left from Koli finds it's target.
Koli connects with a leg kick.
Maximilian takes one on the button.
Maximilian loses concentration momentarily and Koli pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Maximilian crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Koli finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Koli!
Our winner, Sepi Koli, 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. |
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Event:
RSE 44: Eye-Licker
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Valdenius scores with a nice right hand.
Valdenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximilian moves away.
Maximilian appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valdenius cracks Maximilian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Maximilian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maximilian keeping full guard, as Valdenius tries to pass. #SUB#
Maximilian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valdenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valdenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdenius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SUB#
Maximilian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valdenius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valdenius stopping the sweep attempt from Maximilian.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Maximilian wants to control but Valdenius is keeping busy.
Valdenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valdenius tries to pass to full mount but Maximilian defends it. #SUB2#
Valdenius is looking for a kimura but Maximilian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valdenius to get the leverage.
Valdenius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Valdenius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valdenius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Valdenius prevents Maximilian from getting the reversal.
Valdenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius wants to control the pace but Maximilian is squirming around nicely.
Valdenius controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Valdenius wants to finish this one by submission but Maximilian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valdenius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximilian can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Valdenius looking to secure an arm triangle but Maximilian defends it well.
Valdenius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maximilian is working to get back to half guard.
Maximilian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valdenius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Maximilian has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valdenius escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valdenius!
Valdenius tries to advance to mount but Maximilian denies him. #T4#
Maximilian tries to improve position but can't.
Maximilian is letting Valdenius control him for a moment.
Maximilian wants to control but Valdenius postures up.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Valdenius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximilian is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobo Valdenius dominated that round.
That's time! Maximilian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maximilian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valdenius defends it nicely.
Maximilian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximilian defends it well.
Valdenius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobo Valdenius 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.
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Valdenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valdenius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximilian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Maximilian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Valdenius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Maximilian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Valdenius seems keen to control Maximilian's posture.
Valdenius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maximilian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valdenius tries to roll over but Maximilian keeps him under control.
Valdenius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdenius is looking to control Maximilian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valdenius avoid being mounted?
Valdenius is pressing down on Maximilian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valdenius pulls Maximilian in to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Valdenius looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Maximilian is defending well. Valdenius quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Maximilian has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Valdenius celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius! |
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Event:
AFC #28
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Grivois throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximilian fails to land the takedown.
Grivois connects with a leg kick.
Maximilian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Grivois.
Aymeric Grivois 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.
A low kick from Grivois is predictable there #TD2#
and Maximilian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Grivois on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grivois tries to get out of the position.
Grivois is not content to let Maximilian control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Grivois is looking for a sweep. Maximilian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximilian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grivois wants to control but Maximilian is having none of it.
Maximilian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grivois really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Maximilian controlling his opponent.
Grivois sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Maximilian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grivois does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grivois is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maximilian jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Maximilian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Grivois is trying to escape and Maximilian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Grivois is forced to tap! Nice work there by Maximilian! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Maximilian!
A relieved looking Leon Maximilian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Eri catches Maximilian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximilian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eri misses the jab.
A jab from Eri does it's job there.
Eri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximilian tries to clinch but Eri moves away
and Eri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximilian thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Eri there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eri.#ROC#Maximilian is rocked!
Maximilian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximilian is still on wobbly legs! Can Eri finish him?
Eri drops Maximilian with a straight right hand, right on the button! Eri follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wild Eri! |
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Event:
AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Maximilian tries to keep at a distance but Spence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximilian 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.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but Spence holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximilian drops back down to his feet.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but Spence holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximilian drops back down to his feet.
Maximilian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Maximilian gets control of Spence's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maximilian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximilian trying to control the position.
Maximilian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximilian trying to keep a closed guard but Spence is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Spence is posturing up here but Maximilian has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spence tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spence has to tap! Slick submission there by Maximilian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Maximilian!
An out of breath Leon Maximilian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nicholas Spence spoke after the fight, saying 'Destiny is that which we are drawn towards and fate is that which we run into'. |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dupont moves in looking to clinch but Maximilian pushes him off.
Maximilian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dupont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maximilian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximilian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dupont tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Maximilian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian won't allow Dupont to sweep him here.
Dupont keeping moving, preventing Maximilian from controlling successfully.
Dupont wants to get back to his feet but Maximilian is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Dupont scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Maximilian gets the takedown into side control.
Dupont tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Maximilian is working for a rear naked choke. Dupont is not defending it well and Maximilian has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dupont refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dupont's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leon Maximilian!
Leon Maximilian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC #4
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Adilev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Adilev is looking for a kimura but Maximilian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adilev to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Adilev is trying to work for a kimura but Maximilian is defending well.
Adilev trying to control from half guard but Maximilian is working away. #SUB2#
Adilev is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adilev prevents Maximilian from improving his position.
Maximilian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adilev on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adilev is pressing down on Maximilian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximilian is holding on for now. #T1#
Adilev prevents Maximilian from standing back up.
Adilev is pressing down on Maximilian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximilian is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Adilev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maximilian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Adilev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adilev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximilian keeps working. #SUB2#
Adilev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Adilev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximilian keeps working.
Maximilian strikes from the bottom but Adilev uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SUB2#
Adilev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adilev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maximilian can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Adilev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maximilian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Adilev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maximilian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Adilev yanks on the arm and Maximilian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Adilev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maulen Adilev!
Maulen Adilev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ajax Cloth, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AFC #2 : Born to Fight
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Maximilian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spence misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Maximilian gets a takedown into half guard.
Maximilian is looking to take a break and control but Spence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spence is controlling Maximilian's trapped leg to prevent Maximilian from advancing to side control.
Maximilian is trying to control the action in half guard but Spence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maximilian on the ground.#T1#
Spence is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximilian is looking to take a break and control but Spence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That kick from Maximilian tenderised Spence's leg. Spence is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximilian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spence stuns Maximilian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maximilian looks winded!
Spence connects with a jab.
Spence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nicholas Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence lands a head shot.
Maximilian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spence to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Maximilian is rocked!#KD#
Spence lands a big uppercut and Maximilian crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maximilian looks OK. Spence waves Maximilian back to his feet!
Maximilian is still on wobbly legs! Can Spence finish him?
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!
Spence circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Maximilian tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Spence wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholas Spence!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicholas Spence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Maximilian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maximilian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maximilian pushing down on Fitzpatrick 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maximilian works his way into full mount!
Fitzpatrick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximilian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maximilian lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Maximilian swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Maximilian!
A very excited looking Leon Maximilian 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenway or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximilian, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Kenway as Maximilian shoots in.
Kenway lands with a nice body kick.
Maximilian shoots for a takedown but Kenway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edward Kenway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kenway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maximilian to the ground. Kenway is now in Maximilian's guard.
Kenway preventing the sweep.
Maximilian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximilian wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximilian working a defensive guard here.
Maximilian is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Maximilian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenway is aware though and is defending well.
Kenway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maximilian wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kenway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maximilian is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kenway in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kenway is working for a kimura but Maximilian is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kenway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maximilian stuffs the takedown.
Leon Maximilian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Kenway.
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximilian tries to sprawl out of it but Kenway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximilian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximilian but Maximilian pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL2#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Maximilian has had enough of the clinch but Kenway keeps him there for the moment.
Kenway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maximilian to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Maximilian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Kenway fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maximilian sprawls well initially but Kenway persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenway passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maximilian!
Kenway sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kenway controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kenway with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximilian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kenway throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maximilian because Kenway loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximilian tries to sprawl out of it but Kenway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximilian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximilian attempts a counter takedown but Kenway avoids it well and moves away.
Maximilian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenway shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximilian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kenway moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximilian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leon Maximilian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Kenway.
Kenway closes the distance and clinches up with Maximilian, looking for a takedown. Kenway pushes Maximilian against the cage but Maximilian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenway will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Maximilian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a three punch combo that has Maximilian backing up. Maximilian nods at Kenway to acknowledge the strikes.
Maximilian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maximilian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maximilian defends well and Kenway ends up having to push Maximilian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maximilian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
Leon Maximilian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kenway goes for a double leg but Maximilian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maximilian continues to drive forward.
Kenway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximilian throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily.
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown. Maximilian tries to sprawl out of it but Kenway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maximilian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Kenway gets caught flat footed, as Maximilian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kenway pushes Maximilian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Kenway fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Maximilian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenway after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Kenway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kenway clinches up against the cage.
Kenway drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Kenway gets underhooks to prevent Maximilian's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Kenway fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximilian as he avoids it easily.
Maximilian shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maximilian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Kenway looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maximilian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenway avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Kenway shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maximilian's guard.
Maximilian uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kenway has closed the distance and engaged Maximilian in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kenway pulls Maximilian into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kenway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Kenway has control of Maximilian's left arm, preventing Maximilian from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kenway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximilian wanted to stand there but Kenway had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximilian being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximilian trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenway has Maximilian pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenway shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximilian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenway's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenway has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Maximilian counters by clinching up.
Maximilian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenway just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kenway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maximilian to keep the fight standing.
Leon Maximilian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Kenway.
Maximilian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Kenway controlling the action here for a moment.
Kenway is trying to pull guard but Maximilian has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Maximilian has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway has Maximilian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximilian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenway.
Maximilian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kenway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximilian sprawls well. Maximilian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kenway gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximilian fails with the takedown
and Kenway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximilian thinking.
Maximilian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway throws a right hand that Maximilian ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximilian also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kenway clinches up with Maximilian and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximilian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maximilian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leon Maximilian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maximilian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edward Kenway.
Well Kenway 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway! |
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