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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Columbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Columbar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard scores with a one two! Columbar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Columbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard with a nice cross.
Columbar throws a jab when Maynard was well out of range.
Columbar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maynard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Columbar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbar.
A thudding body kick lands there by Columbar!
Maynard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Columbars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard digs a good hook to Columbar's body.
Maynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Columbar wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
Columbar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Columbar can pounce on him.
Columbar tries to work over Maynard's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbar clobbers Maynard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbar. That did some damage!
Columbar throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maynard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Columbar's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbar fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Columbar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbar.
Maynard checks a low kick from Columbar.
Columbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Columbar moved out of range nicely.
Columbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Columbar scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Columbar
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Columbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Columbar at a distance.
A lazy left from Maynard finds it's target.
Columbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbar 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.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Columbar 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.
Columbar fails to land the takedown.
Columbar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Columbar looks gassed!
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Columbar pushes him off.
Columbar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maynard counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maynard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Columbar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbar manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Columbar shoots in.
Maynard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Maynard.
Maynard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbar. Columbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Columbar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maynard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Columbar.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and Columbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Columbar misses with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Columbar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Columbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maynard but Maynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Columbar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Columbar.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maynard moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Columbar.
Donk. Maynard catches Columbar right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maynard punishes Columbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Columbar is breathing heavily.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard digs a good body shot into Columbar's ribs.
Columbar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard tries to clinch up but Columbar circles away and keeps his distance.
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbar circles away quickly and effectively.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Columbar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Maynard scores with a four punch combination!
Maynard throws a nice looking combination but Columbar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maynard misses with a head kick.
Maynard cracks Columbar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Maynard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maynard.
Maynard connects with a crisp jab.
Columbar is rocked!
Columbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard feints and then cracks Columbar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbar down.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maynard punishes Columbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Columbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Columbar's head.
Columbar is still on wobbly legs! Can Maynard finish him?
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Columbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Columbar seems to have recovered his senses.
Columbar throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Maynard as he checks the leg kick.
Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Columbar has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbar controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Columbar.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Columbar.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbar tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Columbar can't get the takedown.
Maynard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar missing with knees to the body.
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard letting Columbar take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Columbar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Columbar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Columbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbar throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Columbar takes a step back to recover.
Columbar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbar checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maynard.
Columbar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Columbar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Columbar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar is looking to score with low kicks.
Maynard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Columbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Columbar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Columbar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maynard can pounce on him.
Columbar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbar's sensitive parts.
Columbar takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard thumps Columbar with a low kick.
Columbar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Columbar tries to move into range but Maynard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Columbar throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Maynard swings for the body but Columbar moves out of range.
Maynard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Columbar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbar tries to work over Maynard's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Columbar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maynard is looking to slow Columbar down with leg kicks.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a slapping body shot.
Maynard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Columbar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard thows a body kick. Columbar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jan Columbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Columbar misses with a leg kick.
Maynard lands with an overhand left.
Columbar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
A low kick from Columbar is predictable there
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Columbar 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar 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.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Columbar misses
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maynard scores with a nice strike.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a body kick that stops Columbar in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbar misses with a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbar can do to turn this around?
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbar walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maynard 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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