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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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197 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
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196 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
21 - 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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ass.
Ass scoring well with a low kick there.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Ass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maynard.
It looks like Jack Ass has been cut.
Ass misses with a hook.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ass ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Maynard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ass throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ass moves away from the strike by Maynard.
Maynard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maynard works Ass's body with a nice hook.
Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maynards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ass gets slowly back to his feet.
Ass cracks Maynard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Ass moves away and avoids it.
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maynard leaves Ass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ass motions for Maynard to come forward. Ass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ass.
Ass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ass throws an off balance right hand
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Ass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maynard pinned against the cage. Maynard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ass circles away quickly and effectively.
Maynard needs to keep his hands up - Ass had a free shot at his head there.
Ass is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Maynard scores with a jab to the body.
Ass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maynard enables Ass to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maynard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ass passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard trying to control from the bottom.
Ass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Ass prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Ass trying to control from Maynard's half guard. Maynard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ass is controlling him.
Maynard controls Ass momentarily but Ass frees himself.
Ass with a nice head shot there.
Maynard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ass is one step ahead there.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Ass from controlling successfully.
Ass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Ass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Ass lands a couple of elbows.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Ass from controlling successfully.
Maynard is trying to control the position but Ass postures up.
Ass trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard is trying to keep Ass in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard stuns Ass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maynard lands a nice shot that snaps Ass's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Ass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Ass's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Ass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maynard's half guard.
Ass is thwarting Maynard's attempts to control the position.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Ass thows a huge punch but Maynard dodges it nicely.
Ass has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to hold on but Ass postures up.
Ass scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maynard?
Ass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maynard is now in Ass's guard. A big mistake from Ass there, giving up the dominant position!
Maynard wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
Maynard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maynard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ass pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ass lands a big elbow.
Ass misses with a head shot.
Ass putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maynard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ass throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ass looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ass is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Ass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ass trying to keep a closed guard but Maynard is proving a slippery customer.
Ass throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jack Ass hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Ass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maynard avoids it really well and circles away.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Ass circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ass. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass has managed to clinch.
Maynard trying to stall but Ass improves his position.
Ass tries to score a body lock takedown but Maynard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Ass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard working aggressively here.
Ass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ass.
A shot in the inside from Ass.
Maynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maynard swings wildly with an uppercut but Ass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maynard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ass blocks an uppercut.
Maynard prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
A short uppercut from Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard misses with the head strike.
Maynard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ass goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Ass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ass looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Maynard stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Ass.
Maynard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ass is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Ass.
Ass wants to stall.
Alexander Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ass up against the cage.
Ass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maynard is keeping busy.
Ass struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Ass is working for takedown but Maynard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ass leaning against his opponent.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Ass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ass misses with the head strike.
Ass looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ass throws a combination that misses
and Maynard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Ass.
Ass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maynard circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Ass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ass misses with a jab to the body
and Maynard counters with a leg kick.
Maynard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Ass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maynard pinned against the cage. Maynard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maynard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ass doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Maynard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ass.
Jack Ass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ass moves out of range as Maynard throws a body kick.
Ass walks into a left hand.
Maynard throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range.
Maynard lands a big uppercut and Ass crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ass looks OK. Maynard waves Ass back to his feet!
Ass is rocked!
Maynard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ass is still on wobbly legs! Can Maynard finish him?
Maynard throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range.
Ass seems to have recovered his senses.
Ass avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Ass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ass gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
A short uppercut from Ass.
Maynard digs a right hand into Ass's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ass's gas tank.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ass has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ass!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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