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Event:
SIEGE 7
Date: Dec 08, 2025 |
#R1# Maldonado thumps Slayer with a low kick. Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Maldonado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayer. Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it. Maldonado dodges the punch combination from Slayer.
Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Slayer looks winded! Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Club Yurchon in the buildup to the fight. Maldonado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slayer's head backwards. Slayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maldonado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maldonado lands with a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Slayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maldonado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Slayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A solid body kick from Maldonado. Maldonado lands with an uppercut that bounces Slayer off the ropes and back into range. Maldonado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jacob Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Maldonado scores with a jab to the jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Maldonado.
Maldonado lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Maldonado. Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid body kick from Maldonado. Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayer. That did some damage! Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Slayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Slayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maldonado is looking to wear down Slayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Slayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maldonado. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maldonado jabs at Slayer's body. Maldonado scores with a sloppy right hand. Slayer should have avoided that one. Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maldonado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maldonado scores with a jab to the body. Maldonado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick. #T2# Maldonado scores with a decent looking hook. Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Maldonado lands with a shot to the body. Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maldonado lands with a nice body punch. Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Maldonado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Good leg kick by Maldonado. Slayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Maldonado tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on. Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Maldonado. Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Maldonado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick. Slayer avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado. Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Slayer misses with a double jab
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3# Slayer throws a right and a left that both miss. Maldonado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maldonado scores with a spinning back kick! Maldonado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Maldonado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Crunch! Maldonado slams his shin into Slayer's torso. A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado. Maldonado thumps Slayer with a low kick. Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Slayer misses with a combination
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slayer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Slayer walks into a stiff left hand from Maldonado. A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# Maldonado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Slayer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Slayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Maldonado lands with a nice body kick. Slayer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Slayer's front leg but catches the back leg as Slayer tries to avoid it. Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Maldonado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maldonado scores with a kick to the body.
Maldonado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. That kick from Maldonado tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Maldonado dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Maldonado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts. Maldonado lands a nice looking body kick. Slayer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maldonado's head backwards. That kick from Maldonado tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on. Maldonado cracks Slayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Slayer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maldonado. Some wild striking there from Slayer.
Slayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Maldonado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Maldonado scores with a jab to the jaw. Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slayer at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maldonado lands with a nice body punch. Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Slayer down. Maldonado scores with a jab to the body. Maldonado with a nice calf kick. Marcelo Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far. Slayer is breathing heavily. A combination from Slayer does no damage. #T1# Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around? Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Maldonado connects with a body shot. A good leg kick by Maldonado. A chopping leg kick lands by Maldonado. Slayer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A good leg kick by Maldonado. Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Maldonado scoring well with a low kick there.
Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick. Maldonado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
Slayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldonado circles away quickly and effectively. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jab, jab by Maldonado - just one landing. Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it. Maldonado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maldonado scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Maldonado thuds a left hand into Slayer's body. Maldonado with a nice calf kick. Maldonado lands a jab to the nose. Maldonado lands a nice looking body kick. Jacob Slayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maldonado is looking to slow Slayer down with leg kicks. Maldonado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Maldonado fakes the leg kick and cracks Slayer in the body. Slayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Slayer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maldonado. Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Maldonado scores with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Slayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado with a nice calf kick. Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# Slayer tries to bum rush Maldonado with a series of wild strikes but Maldonado uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A quick step to the side and Maldonado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Slayer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slayer throws a series of punches but Maldonado moves out of range. Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Slayer's front leg but catches the back leg as Slayer tries to avoid it. Maldonado lands with a nice body punch. Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Maldonado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maldonado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts. Slayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldonado can pounce on him.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Maldonado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Maldonado lands a leg kick that knocks Slayer off balance momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer walks into a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Slayer down. #T4# A solid body kick from Maldonado. Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maldonado lands with a good body shot. Maldonado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maldonado lands a leg kick that knocks Slayer off balance momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Slayer down. Slayer misses with a combination
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick. Good leg kick by Maldonado. Maldonado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maldonado connects with a body shot. Maldonado digs a good body shot into Slayer's ribs. Slayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Maldonado dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Slayer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maldonado. That one must have hurt. Slayer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Maldonado lands a front kick. Slayer ducks right into an uppercut from Maldonado. Slayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nice body kick from Maldonado. Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick. Maldonado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Slayer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayer. That did some damage! Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Maldonado finds it's way through Slayer's defenses. Slayer takes a body punch but keeps moving. Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Slayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Slayer throws a right and a left that both miss. Maldonado lands a leg kick that knocks Slayer off balance momentarily.#T1# Maldonado throws a body punch but Slayer moves out of range. Slayer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick. Slayer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Maldonado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it. Slayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range. Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Slayer.
Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Slayer.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado feints and then cracks Slayer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayer down. Maldonado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Slayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Slayer down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maldonado scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. Slayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maldonado digs a good body shot into Slayer's ribs. Maldonado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts. Maldonado cracks Slayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Maldonado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Slayer.
Maldonado lands a right hook to the body.
Maldonado is looking to slow Slayer down with leg kicks. Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick. Maldonado digs a good hook to Slayer's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado. Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick. Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range. Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado. Slayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldonado circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Slayer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Maldonado jabs Slayer right on the nose. Slayer blinks but takes it well. Slayer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldonado counters with a good, hard body kick but Slayer shrugs it off. Nice shot lands for Maldonado. Maldonado lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slayer if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Slayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldonado. A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado. Slayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maldonado thumps Slayer with a low kick. Maldonado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slayer. Slayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maldonado scores with a nice right hand.
Maldonado with a body punch. A glancing blow. Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# Slayer throws a right hand that misses
and Maldonado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slayer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maldonado - the referee stops the clock and Slayer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maldonado. Slayer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A combination from Slayer does no damage. Maldonado lands a head shot. Slayer takes a shot right to the bread basket. Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Maldonado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Maldonado is looking to slow Slayer down with leg kicks. Maldonado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayer. Maldonado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away. Slayer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldonado counters with a nice kick to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slapping leg kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick. Maldonado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jacob Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcelo Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Slayer on the wrong end of a nice hook. Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcelo Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maldonado has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Maldonado! In defeat, Jacob Slayer stepped up to the mic, saying 'All of you suck ass.'. |
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Event:
SIEGE 4
Date: Nov 08, 2025 |
#R1# Ford moves out of range of the body kick. Maldonado walks into a jab. Ford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Maldonado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ford is out of range and Maldonado settles back down. Ford throws a front kick that sends Maldonado stumbling back into the ropes. Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws out a leg kick but Ford moves out of range and Maldonado only half commits. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ford is stalling here.
Maldonado is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position. Ford misses with a body punch.
Maldonado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ford has Maldonado pressed against the ropes, preventing Maldonado from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ford lands with a short shot to the head. Ford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maldonado looks winded! Ford lands a knee to the head.
Ford lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Marcelo Maldonado has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Ford lands an elbow that stopped Maldonado in his tracks for a moment. #T1# Maldonado takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ford. #ROC#Maldonado is rocked! Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him? Ford tries a knee to the head but Maldonado blocks it.
Ford digs a right hand into Maldonado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maldonado's gas tank. Ford connects with a knee right up the middle! Maldonado tumbles to the floor and Ford stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dave Ford! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2025 |
#R1# Nicholson scores with the left hand. Maldonado knows he should have avoided that one. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicholson checks a leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Maldonado. That's going to slow Nicholson down. Nicholson lands a jab to Maldonado's midsection. Nicholson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldonado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maldonado throws out a leg kick but Nicholson moves out of range and Maldonado only half commits. Maldonado throws a body punch but Nicholson moves out of range. A leg kick checked by Nicholson. Maldonado getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nicholson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Nicholson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Maldonado throws a chopping leg kick but Nicholson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nicholson throws a leg kick but Maldonado moved away. Nicholson with a nice calf kick. Maldonado slaps away a takedown attempt from Nicholson, before circling back to the center of 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! Nicholson looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range. Maldonado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicholson. Nicholson moves out of range as Maldonado throws a body kick.
Nicholson feints the counter takedown. Nicholson misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely. Maldonado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nicholson avoids it. Nicholson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nicholson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Nicholson. Nicholson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldonado. A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maldonado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicholson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicholson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nicholson is trying to counter with his kicks. Nicholson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maldonado's sensitive parts. Maldonado throws a low kick but Nicholson moves out of range easily. Nicholson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nicholson moves out of range as Maldonado throws a body kick.
Nicholson throws out a counter right but Maldonado avoids it with no problem. Nicholson avoids a kick to the body.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Nicholson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Maldonado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nicholson jabs Maldonado right on the nose. Maldonado blinks but takes it well. Maldonado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicholson. Maldonado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nicholson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicholson! But no joy. Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nicholson throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it. Maldonado throws a body punch but Nicholson moves out of range. Maldonado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicholson. Maldonado connects with an inside leg kick. Maldonado lands a slapping body shot.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson. Nicholson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick. Nicholson slips under a jab. Nicholson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Maldonado throws the kick towards the body but Nicholson avoids it. Nicholson moves out of range as Maldonado throws a body kick.
Nicholson checks a leg kick nicely. Nicholson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Maldonado misses with a leg kick. Maldonado tries to land a front kick but Nicholson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nicholson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nicholson misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming. A slow jab from Maldonado misses its intended target. Nicholson misses the jab. Maldonado wants to slow Nicholson down by chopping away at his legs. Maldonado tries to land a front kick but Nicholson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nicholson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldonado. Maldonado circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nicholson takes a swing at Maldonado's ribcage but misses. Maldonado misses with a leg kick. Maldonado scores with a kick to the midsection. Nicholson wants to slow Maldonado down by chopping away at his legs. #T3# Nicholson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick. Nicholson avoids the body shot from Maldonado.
Nicholson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nicholson duly obliges. Nicholson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nicholson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away. A solid leg kick lands there for Maldonado.
Marcelo Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nicholson throws a leg kick but Maldonado sees it coming and moves out of range. Maldonado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Nicholson swinging wildly here.
Nicholson with a jab. Nicholson moves out of range of the leg kick from Maldonado. Nicholson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Maldonado takes one to the chin there. Maldonado is looking to wear down Nicholson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Maldonado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicholson throws out a counter right but Maldonado avoids it with no problem. Maldonado looks for the body kick but Nicholson saw that one coming. Maldonado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nicholson works the jab nicely. Maldonado blocks a jab. Maldonado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4# Nicholson blocks a low kick nicely. Nicholson blocks a low kick nicely. Maldonado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicholson stalks Maldonado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maldonado's face. Maldonado staggers backwards, shaken. Nicholson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maldonado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Maldonado throws a leg kick but Nicholson sees it coming and moves out of range. Maldonado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nicholson tests Maldonado's chin there with a solid looking shot. A combination from Nicholson does no damage. Nicholson misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely. Maldonado throws a push kick but Nicholson slaps the foot to one side. Maldonado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nicholson throws a right and a left that Maldonado avoids nicely. And Maldonado counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicholson blocks it. Maldonado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicholson is able to avoid easily. Nicholson checks a leg kick nicely. Nicholson throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body kick there by Maldonado. Nicholson throws the left hand but Maldonado avoids the punch easily. Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've been told by Maldonado's head coaches at Club Yurchon that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Nicholson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado. Maldonado throws a wild body kick that Nicholson sees coming a mile off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bridger Nicholson will probably get the nod. That's time! Maldonado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Maldonado throws a leg kick that misses. Maldonado misses with a looping left. Nicholson throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it. Nicholson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldonado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nicholson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nicholson slips a straight right by Maldonado. Maldonado misses with an uppercut. Nicholson saw that one coming. Maldonado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicholson. Maldonado lands a jab to Nicholson's midsection. Maldonado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maldonado throws a chopping leg kick but Nicholson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nicholson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nicholson throws a front kick that sends Maldonado stumbling back into the cage. A jab from Nicholson does it's job there. Bridger Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nicholson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldonado. Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick. 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! Good standup being displayed there by Nicholson as he connects with a hook. Maldonado wants to slow Nicholson down by chopping away at his legs. Nicholson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Nicholson sizes up Maldonado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maldonado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Nicholson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nicholson unleashes a big counter combination but Maldonado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nicholson blocks a low kick nicely. Nicholson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maldonado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maldonado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicholson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicholson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nicholson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Maldonado was looking to counter with a kick there. Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholson wants to land a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range. Nicholson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicholson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldonado can pounce on him.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Maldonado enables Nicholson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maldonado manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Nicholson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES# Maldonado pushes Nicholson off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maldonado throws the kick towards the body but Nicholson avoids it. Nicholson connects with a looping right hand.
#T2# Maldonado blocks a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Nicholson scores with a four punch combination! Maldonado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldonado digs a good body shot into Nicholson's ribs. Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicholson throws out the jab. Nicholson connects with a looping right hand.
Nicholson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicholson manages to avoid it. Nicholson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Maldonado feints and then cracks Nicholson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicholson down. Nicholson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Nicholson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maldonado as he jumps to the side. Nicholson connects with a single shot there. Nicholson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Maldonado. Maldonado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Nicholson throws a nice looking combination but Maldonado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Nicholson does a little dance to reset his feet. Nicholson throws a right and a left that Maldonado avoids nicely. Maldonado staying out of range there. Bridger Nicholson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maldonado misses with a low kick. Maldonado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado scores with a kick to the body.
Nicholson looks for a takedown but Maldonado sprawls well. Maldonado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Nicholson blocks the body kick.
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicholson at a distance.
Maldonado wants to slow Nicholson down by chopping away at his legs. A little jabbing left from Nicholson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nicholson misses with a low kick as Maldonado jumps back. Maldonado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Both fighters circling a little - Maldonado finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Maldonado scores with a jab to the body. Maldonado connects with a leg kick. Maldonado throws a low kick but Nicholson avoids it.#T4# Maldonado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nicholson throws a hook but Maldonado avoids it easily. Maldonado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nicholson moves forwards but Maldonado connects with a nice, crisp jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nicholson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldonado.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicholson. Nicholson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicholson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Maldonado misses with a low kick.
Maldonado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Maldonado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicholson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maldonado circles away quickly and effectively. Maldonado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicholson. That did some damage! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maldonado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The fighters circle momentarily. Nicholson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Maldonado misses with a low kick as Nicholson jumps back. Nicholson throws a series of punches but Maldonado avoids them all with ease. Maldonado looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicholson is just out of range. 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 Marcelo Maldonado will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Maldonado feints and then cracks Nicholson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicholson down. Maldonado throws a front kick aimed at Nicholson's knee but Nicholson avoids it well. Maldonado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Nicholson. Maldonado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Maldonado throws a quick inside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Nicholson. Maldonado blocks a leg kick. Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicholson. That's going to slow Maldonado down. Nicholson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maldonado. That did some damage! Maldonado throws a nice inside leg kick. Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Maldonado lands with a straight right. Nicholson didn't see that one coming. Nice uppercut lands for Nicholson. That snapped Maldonado's head back.
Nicholson throws a nice inside leg kick. Nicholson blocks a leg kick.#T1# Nicholson looks to land a combination but Maldonado avoids it well. Maldonado connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicholson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Nicholson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Maldonado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Maldonado tries to land a leg kick but Nicholson saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado. Maldonado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicholson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maldonado scrambles back to his feet. Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nicholson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maldonado. Nicholson checks a low kick from Maldonado. Nicholson feints a counter leg kick. Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nicholson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicholson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maldonado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maldonado scores with a spinning back kick! 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! Nicholson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maldonado looks for the body kick but Nicholson saw that one coming. #T2# Maldonado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Maldonado jabs Nicholson to the body, keeping him at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Nicholson does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice leg kick from Nicholson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado connects with a body shot. Maldonado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nicholson misses with a straight right. Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicholson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Nicholson there. An inside leg kick from Maldonado misses. Nicholson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldonado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nicholson missing with a left hand there. Maldonado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nicholson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicholson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nicholson avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Maldonado misses its intended target. Maldonado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Maldonado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3# Nicholson lands a nice hook to Maldonado's body. Maldonado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nicholson throws a nice looking combination but Maldonado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maldonado tries to score with a low kick but Nicholson moves his leg out of the way. Maldonado wants to land a leg kick but Nicholson is out of range. Nicholson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nicholson misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming. Nicholson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Maldonado slaps away a takedown attempt from Nicholson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Maldonado throws a chopping leg kick but Nicholson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maldonado misses the shot to the body. Maldonado wants to slow Nicholson down by chopping away at his legs. Maldonado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Nicholson 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.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Nicholson. Maldonado looks to land a right hand but Nicholson moved out of range. Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maldonado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Maldonado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nicholson shoots in but Maldonado avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4# Maldonado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Maldonado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Nicholson misses its intended target. Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily. A slapping body kick lands there for Maldonado. This has been an exciting period of action! Nicholson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Maldonado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Maldonado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maldonado throws a low kick but Nicholson moves out of range easily. Nicholson throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maldonado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nicholson checks a low kick from Maldonado. Nicholson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Maldonado throws a low kick but Nicholson moves out of range easily. Nicholson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nicholson throws a leg kick that misses. Maldonado feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nicholson thuds his right hand into Maldonado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcelo Maldonado. I think Maldonado 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Maldonado! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2025 |
#R1# Maldonado throws a half hearted mid kick. Cherry looks like he wants to counter punch here. Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
#CL# Maldonado drives through and clinches with Cherry against the cage.
Maldonado scores with a shot to the side of Cherry's head. Maldonado is struggling to control the position. Maldonado scores with a shoulder strike. Maldonado working aggressively here.
Cherry looking to stall.
Maldonado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Maldonado is controlling him. Maldonado stalling the fight.
Maldonado throws a head punch that misses. Cherry tries to break free but Maldonado pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Cherry stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position. Maldonado just leaning against Cherry, taking a breather. Maldonado keeps control of Cherry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Maldonado tries to throw a body punch but Cherry avoids it by throwing Maldonado back against the cage. Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cherry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2# Cherry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Maldonado closes the distance and pushes Cherry back into the cage. Cherry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cherry prevents a body shot from Maldonado. Cherry working hard to break the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maldonado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maldonado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Maldonado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maldonado. A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Cherry throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range. Maldonado tries to counter by clinching up but Cherry breaks away and moves out of range.#T2##CL# Maldonado pushes Cherry up against the cage in a clinch. Maldonado slowing the pace effectively. Maldonado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cherry's efforts to push away. Nice body punch from Maldonado - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Cherry trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cherry into the cage. Cherry is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Cherry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maldonado lands with a light punch inside. Cherry is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gary Cherry. Cherry misses with an uppercut. #CL# Maldonado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Maldonado is struggling to control the position. A bit of stalling here from Maldonado.
Cherry wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldonado won't allow it.
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Cherry has had enough of the clinch but Maldonado keeps him there for the moment. Maldonado slows down the pace here.
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Maldonado is looking to score with low kicks. Cherry misses with a hook. Maldonado ducked under it nicely. Cherry looks to land a combination but Maldonado avoids it well. Cherry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cherry misses with a straight left. Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cherry throws out the jab. #CL# Maldonado instigates a clinch. Maldonado lands a right hand. Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Maldonado has the dominant position. Stalling in the clinch from Maldonado.
Cherry has had enough of the clinch but Maldonado keeps him there for the moment.#T4# Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cherry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Maldonado misses with a short punch on the inside. Maldonado stalls. Maldonado is stalling here.
Cherry wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldonado won't allow it.
Cherry wants to break free but Maldonado has control.
Cherry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cherry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Cherry trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
Cherry letting Maldonado take a breather here. Maldonado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cherry up against the cage. Cherry tries to stall but Maldonado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Maldonado 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# Cherry throws a series of strikes that have Maldonado backpedaling.
Maldonado throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL# Cherry tries to keep at a distance but Maldonado has taken the fight into the clinch. Cherry wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldonado won't allow it.
Maldonado keeps control of Cherry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maldonado. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maldonado as Cherry tries to tie him up. Maldonado gets through Cherry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maldonado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
Cherry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Maldonado digs a right hand into Cherry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cherry's gas tank. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maldonado. A frustrated look appears on Cherry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cherry is breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Maldonado.
Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage. Marcelo Maldonado has scored more points in the clinch so far. Maldonado is pushing Cherry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maldonado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Maldonado misses with a body punch.
#T1# A battle for position here, against the cage. Maldonado has Cherry pressed against the cage.
Maldonado lands a shot to the body. Maldonado leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Maldonado slips under a jab from Cherry. Cherry throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Maldonado closes the distance and clinches. Cherry is trying to maintain a safe position but Maldonado gets an underhook and turns Cherry into the cage. Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Maldonado.
Cherry being controlled against the cage. A short right from Maldonado. A short body shot lands from Maldonado as the two fighters clinch.
Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Cherry wants to stall.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherry can do to turn this around? Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maldonado working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cherry looking to slow down the pace here. Cherry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Maldonado slowing the pace effectively. A body shot lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Maldonado.
Maldonado lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maldonado taking a breather. Maldonado prevents Cherry from breaking the clinch. Maldonado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cherry backwards. Maldonado scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Maldonado. Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Maldonado has the dominant position. Maldonado effectively controlling the action here. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maldonado. #T3# Maldonado pushes Cherry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maldonado lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
Maldonado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cherry up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Cherry misses with a combination
#CL# and Maldonado counters by clinching up. Nice body punch from Maldonado. Maldonado lands a body punch in the clinch. Maldonado lands a hook that snaps the head of Cherry backwards. Maldonado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maldonado working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maldonado lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gary Cherry has been cut. Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cherry letting Maldonado take a breather here. Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cherry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Maldonado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Maldonado throws a body kick that misses. Maldonado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cherry. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Cherry throws a right and a left that Maldonado avoids nicely. Cherry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cherry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL# Maldonado forces Cherry back against the cage and clinches. Cherry is trying to push Maldonado away but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cherry prevents a body shot from Maldonado. A frustrated look appears on Cherry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Maldonado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cherry up against the cage. Maldonado lands a hook that snaps the head of Cherry backwards. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Maldonado lands a body shot. Maldonado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Cherry is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Maldonado dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gary Cherry's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL# Maldonado forces Cherry back against the cage and clinches. Maldonado has Cherry pushed against the cage. Maldonado tries to throw a body punch but Cherry avoids it by throwing Maldonado back against the cage. Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cherry up against the cage. Maldonado works on Cherry's body with a couple of short punches. Maldonado has Cherry pressed against the cage.
Maldonado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Maldonado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL# Maldonado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cherry, pushing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maldonado. Maldonado just leaning against Cherry, taking a breather. Cherry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cherry trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cherry into the cage.#T1# Maldonado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cherry's elbow. Maldonado misses with a punch to the body.
Cherry is trying to push Maldonado away but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Maldonado digs a right hand underneath Cherry's ribcage. Cherry let out a lung full of air as it connected. Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Maldonado digs a right hand into Cherry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cherry's gas tank. A right hand to the body from Maldonado.
Cherry being controlled against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Cherry's face as he tries to break the clinch. Maldonado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cherry backwards. Maldonado scores with a shoulder strike. Maldonado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cherry up against the cage. Cherry being controlled against the cage. Maldonado stalling against the cage.
#T2# Cherry tries to circle away but Maldonado has him pinned against the cage. Cherry is trying to break free. Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Maldonado has the dominant position. Cherry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maldonado.
Maldonado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL# Maldonado moves into the clinch. Maldonado stalling the fight.
Cherry tries to stall but Maldonado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldonado cracks Cherry with a nice body shot. Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee is keeping an eye on Maldonado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maldonado is struggling to control the position.#T3# Maldonado leaning his opponent against the cage. Maldonado scores with a shot to the side of Cherry's head. The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
Cherry letting Maldonado take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL# Cherry gets tackled into the cage by Maldonado. Maldonado maintains the clinch. Maldonado gets through Cherry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maldonado just leaning against Cherry, taking a breather. Cherry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maldonado stalling against the cage.
Cherry looking to slow down the pace here. A short right from Maldonado. Maldonado stalling the fight.
#T4# Cherry looking to stall.
Maldonado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cherry backwards. Maldonado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maldonado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cherry's efforts to push away. Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Maldonado has him pressed against the cage. Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cherry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cherry looking to stall.
Cherry tries to circle away but Maldonado has him pinned against the cage. Maldonado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Maldonado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cherry is looking to break free of the clinch but Maldonado has double underhooks. Maldonado keeps control of Cherry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gary Cherry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcelo Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maldonado is leaning against Cherry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maldonado slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcelo Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldonado, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Maldonado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1# A low kick lands for Maldonado.
#CL2# Bradley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldonado, pushing him back against the cage. Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldonado is keeping busy. Bradley controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Maldonado. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maldonado effectively controlling the action here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Maldonado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bradley wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teagan Bradley. Bradley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maldonado. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range. #CL2# Bradley takes the fight into the clinch. Maldonado working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bradley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maldonado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage.#T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Maldonado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC# Maldonado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Marcelo Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Bradley darts in and clinches Maldonado up against the cage. Bradley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Maldonado.
#BC# Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Maldonado gets tackled into the cage by Bradley. Bradley maintains the clinch. Bradley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Maldonado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Bradley looking to stall.
Maldonado working some nice short punches in the clinch. Maldonado slows down the pace here.
#T2# Maldonado slowing the pace effectively. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bradley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Bradley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Maldonado.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL2# Bradley clinches up with Maldonado and pushes him back against the cage. Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bradley avoiding damage.
Bradley is trying to maintain a safe position but Maldonado gets an underhook and turns Bradley into the cage. Maldonado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bradley is trying to stall.
#T3# Maldonado is struggling to control the position. Maldonado lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bradley looking to slow down the pace here. Bradley looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teagan Bradley. Maldonado is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Bradley forces Maldonado back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Maldonado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Maldonado effectively controlling the action here. Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Maldonado to work.
Bradley leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4# Bradley trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maldonado stalling against the cage.
Maldonado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL2# Bradley pushes Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch. Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bradley is looking to control Maldonado's arms but Maldonado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradley has his back to the cage. Bradley looking to slow down the pace here. Maldonado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Bradley stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position. Maldonado pressing his opponent against the cage. Bradley trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Maldonado dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Maldonado throws a leg kick but Bradley moved away. Maldonado thumps Bradley with a low kick. Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Bradley darts in and clinches Maldonado up against the cage. Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bradley up against the cage. Bradley effectively controlling the action here. Bradley looking to stall.
Bradley trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teagan Bradley. Maldonado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Maldonado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bradley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maldonado with a nice calf kick.#CL2# Bradley gets a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maldonado as Bradley tries to tie him up. Maldonado is stalling here.
#T1# Bradley is trying to stall.
Maldonado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bradley looking to stall.
Maldonado has Bradley pushed against the cage. Bradley is struggling to control the position. Maldonado looking to slow down the pace here. Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teagan Bradley. Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Bradley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maldonado misses with a body kick. Nice body kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado connects with a solid leg kick. A leg kick checked by Bradley. Maldonado scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2##CL2# Maldonado gets tackled into the cage by Bradley. Bradley maintains the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maldonado as Bradley tries to tie him up. Bradley stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position. Bradley is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Maldonado has denied him. Marcelo Maldonado has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bradley stalls. Maldonado just leaning against Bradley, taking a breather. Maldonado is stalling here.
Bradley letting Maldonado take a breather here. Bradley tries to stall but Maldonado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldonado leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL2# Bradley drives through and clinches with Maldonado against the cage.
Maldonado wants to stall.
#T3# Bradley wants to stall.
Come on Maldonado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maldonado looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Maldonado slows down the pace here.
Maldonado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maldonado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL2# Bradley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldonado lands with a short head shot on the inside. Maldonado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bradley stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position. Maldonado stalling.
Bradley stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4# Bradley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Maldonado.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Maldonado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bradley up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Maldonado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado. #CL2# Bradley clinches with his opponent.
Maldonado stalling the fight.
Maldonado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bradley is looking to control Maldonado's arms but Maldonado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradley has his back to the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maldonado tries to stall but Bradley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldonado is stalling here.
Maldonado just leaning against Bradley, taking a breather. Maldonado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Maldonado has Bradley pushed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Maldonado dominated that second round. 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##CL2# Bradley has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldonado is keeping busy. Maldonado stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Maldonado delivers a nice body kick.#CL2# Bradley gets a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. The referee calls for Bradley to work.
#BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Maldonado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradley looking to stall.
Bradley is looking to control Maldonado's arms but Maldonado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradley has his back to the cage. #BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcelo Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Bradley clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Maldonado breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Maldonado throws a body shot but no joy. Maldonado misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldonado. Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bradley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Maldonado lands a front kick. Bradley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maldonado. Maldonado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# Bradley forces Maldonado back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Maldonado breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Bradley gets in close and instigates a clinch. Maldonado stalls. Bradley stalling in the clinch but Maldonado improves position. Maldonado just leaning against Bradley, taking a breather. Bradley looking to slow down the pace here. Bradley being controlled against the cage.#T2# Maldonado leaning against his opponent.
Bradley taking a breather. The referee is keeping an eye on Maldonado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maldonado is pushing Bradley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. Maldonado lands a front kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maldonado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bradley if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2# Bradley has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley trying to control the position but instead, Maldonado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradley into the cage. Bradley is trying to stall.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradley can do to turn this around? Bradley wants to stall.
Maldonado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3# Come on Bradley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bradley being controlled against the cage. Bradley trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teagan Bradley. Maldonado thumps Bradley with a low kick.#CL2# Bradley has Maldonado up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldonado is keeping busy. Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldonado is keeping busy. Stalling in the clinch from Maldonado.
Bradley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maldonado. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bradley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maldonado.#T4# Maldonado trying to stall but Bradley improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maldonado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado. A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2# Bradley clinches up against the cage. Maldonado looking to stall.
Bradley trying to stall but Maldonado improves his position.
Maldonado avoiding damage.
Maldonado taking a breather. Maldonado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bradley tries to stall but Maldonado uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bradley letting Maldonado take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcelo Maldonado.#CL2# Bradley instigates a clinch. Teagan Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcelo Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maldonado has Bradley pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maldonado as Bradley tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcelo Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldonado, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Maldonado! |
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