UFC 118 Kenny Florian vs Gray Maynard: Gray Maynard gets the title shot

Round 1: Kenny Florian in the first round goes with a very low stance, flicking out the jabs. While Gray Maynard throws a big punch but it misses easily, Florian throws a kick that connects on Maynard’s arm. Maynard goes for a takedown, Florian connects with a right. Gray Maynard rushes but is caught by Florian. Florian throws a leg-kcik and follows it up with a straight left. Maynard shoots but Florian sprawls, and eventually gets the big slam. Round 1 goes to Kenny Florian 10-9

Round 2: Both players goes to a tactical battle strategy Florian not wanting to overcommit and leave himself vulnerable to the takedown. Florian lands a nice kick to the upper body. Florian is being far too tentative, not pushing the action standing and so playing it Maynard’s tactics of stealing each round late with a takedown. Maynard shoots, gets the takedown and moves to side control. Florian is cut after being caught by Maynard earlier on. Florian trying to hip escape but is trapped on the ground. Struggling to see out of his left eye and is being hurt by Maynard’s ground and pound. 10-9 to Maynard.

Round 3: Kenny Florian needs something big in this round, Florian throwing a couple of jabs and a kick to the forearm Maynard shoots for another takedown and gets it easily. Florian needs a submission now. Another round for Maynard 10-9. Disappointing performance from Florian who had no answer to being put on his back. Maynard fought his fight, completly dominate when on the ground but never came close (or even tried) to finish the fight. The judges give it to Gray Maynard by unanimous decision and he finally gets his title shot. Maynard gives a fun interview, which concludes with him saying “I’m going to be drinking a bud light, eating some pop corn and watching the fight”

Gray Maynard defeated Kenny Florian by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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