PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bjarno Lackenmeier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Lackenmeier
vs
Maynard

188 cm
35
236 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

195 cm
35
218 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bjarno Lackenmeier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lackenmeier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maynard counters with a good, hard body kick but Lackenmeier shrugs it off.
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maynard paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lackenmeier stalling against the ropes.
Maynard lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Bjarno Lackenmeier has been cut.
Maynard misses with a knee to the head.
Lackenmeier managing to block the knees to the body from Maynard.
A hook to the body from Lackenmeier.
Maynard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lackenmeier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lackenmeier misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lackenmeier.

It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut.
Maynard managing to block the knees to the body from Lackenmeier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands a nice elbow.
Lackenmeier leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow inside.
Lackenmeier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maynard avoids it.
Lackenmeier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lackenmeier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard looking to slow down the pace here.
Lackenmeier looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lackenmeier as Maynard tries to tie him up.
Maynard looking to throw knees to the head but Lackenmeier is blocking nicely.
Lackenmeier avoids the elbow strike from Maynard, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard managing to block the knees to the body from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maynard with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maynard.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maynard misses with an elbow strike.
Maynard is trying to maintain a safe position but Lackenmeier gets an underhook and turns Maynard into the ropes.
Maynard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lackenmeier blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maynard tries to land knees in the clinch but Lackenmeier avoids the damage to the body.
Lackenmeier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maynard is keeping busy.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maynard lands a nice knee to the body.
Lackenmeier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maynard lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lackenmeier tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maynard.
Maynard wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bjarno Lackenmeier will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maynard keeps the fight on the outside.
Maynard takes a swing at Lackenmeier's ribcage but misses.
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maynard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard throws a big shot that misses.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch.
Lackenmeier moves out of range as Maynard strikes.
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maynard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjarno Lackenmeier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Lackenmeier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Lackenmeier clinches.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maynard's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackenmeier is struggling to control the position.
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lackenmeier blocks an elbow strike from Maynard.
Lackenmeier trying to control the position but instead, Maynard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lackenmeier into the ropes.
Maynard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lackenmeier trying to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier dodges an elbow strike from Maynard.
Maynard lands a nice elbow.
Lackenmeier tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Maynard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lackenmeier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maynard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Bjarno Lackenmeier's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maynard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lackenmeier is trying to stall.
Maynard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lackenmeier avoids a wild elbow strike from Maynard.
Lackenmeier missing with knees to the body.
Lackenmeier lands an elbow that stopped Maynard in his tracks for a moment.
Lackenmeier taking a breather.
Lackenmeier leaning against his opponent.
Lackenmeier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maynard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lackenmeier blocks an elbow strike.
Maynard looking to throw knees to the head but Lackenmeier is blocking nicely.
Lackenmeier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard looking to stall.
Maynard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lackenmeier trying to land knees to the body.
Lackenmeier struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bjarno Lackenmeier will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lackenmeier moves to clinch but Maynard breaks away
and Maynard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lackenmeier's knee momentarily.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Lackenmeier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maynard momentarily.
Lackenmeier is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Maynard throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Lackenmeier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lackenmeier wants to clinch but Maynard slips to the side
and Maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maynard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Lackenmeier lands but Maynard takes it in his stride.
Maynard misses with a head kick.

Lackenmeier clinches up against the ropes.
Maynard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maynard is looking to control Lackenmeier's arms but Lackenmeier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maynard has his back to the ropes.
Lackenmeier slows down the pace here.
Lackenmeier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lackenmeier slowing the pace effectively.
Lackenmeier looking to throw knees to the head but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjarno Lackenmeier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lackenmeier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Maynard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maynard avoiding damage as Lackenmeier throws knees to the body.
Lackenmeier struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Maynard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maynard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lackenmeier.
Lackenmeier landing knees to the body.
Lackenmeier lands a knee to the body.
Maynard wants to stall.
Lackenmeier lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lackenmeier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lackenmeier avoids it.
Lackenmeier working Maynard over with knees to the body.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Lackenmeier.

That has opened up Peter Maynard's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lackenmeier obliges.
Lackenmeier avoids a wild elbow strike from Maynard.
Lackenmeier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maynard's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lackenmeier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lackenmeier scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lackenmeier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maynard looking to throw knees to the head but Lackenmeier is blocking nicely.
Maynard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peter Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjarno Lackenmeier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses.
Lackenmeier wants to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarno Lackenmeier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lackenmeier, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bjarno Lackenmeier!
A very excited looking Bjarno Lackenmeier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.