PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick Rick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rick
vs
Maynard

188 cm
33
218 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

195 cm
39
218 lbs
20 - 24 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slick Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard lands a head kick. Rick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice cross by Rick.
Maynard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rick tries to counter by clinching up but Maynard breaks away and moves out of range.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rick.
Maynard throws a big counter head kick but Rick avoids it with no problem.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Peter Maynard has been cut.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rick swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a nice head kick!
Rick throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rick darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage.
Rick lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Rick.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses.
Maynard scores with a knee to the head.
Maynard lands an elbow inside.
Rick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rick blocks the elbow strike.
Rick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rick misses with the head strike.
Rick gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maynard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rick.
Maynard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maynard tries a knee to the head but Rick blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick avoiding damage as Maynard throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maynard landing knees to the head.
Maynard scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Rick lands a shoulder strike.
Rick content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maynard tries a knee to the head but Rick blocks it.
Rick slows down the pace here.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Rick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maynard has Rick pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Maynard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rick's defenses.
Rick gets through Maynard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rick effectively controlling the action here.
Rick struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Maynard.
Maynard pushes off an throws an elbow but Rick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maynard is trying to maintain a safe position but Rick gets an underhook and turns Maynard into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Rick.
Rick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rick slowing the pace effectively.
Rick effectively controlling the action here.
Rick scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rick.
Maynard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rick blocks an elbow strike from Maynard.
Maynard with a knee to the head.
Rick has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard.
A short right from Rick on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard taking a breather.
Rick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maynard is looking to control Rick's arms but Rick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maynard has his back to the cage.
Maynard letting Rick take a breather here.
Rick avoids a wild elbow strike from Maynard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Maynard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Maynard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A clash of legs there as Rick blocks the low kick.
Rick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Rick was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maynard.
Maynard is looking to slow Rick down with leg kicks.
Peter Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard slips under a jab from Rick.
Maynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Rick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rick punishes Maynard's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rick misses with a hook.
Rick avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Some wild striking there from Rick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick blocks the body kick.
Rick looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
A solid body kick from Maynard.
Rick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rick.
Maynard throws a leg kick that misses.
Maynard scores with a punch to the head.
Maynard throws a body punch but Rick moves out of range.
Rick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maynard manages to circle out of the way.
Rick swings widly with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Rick lands.
Maynard tries to score with a low kick but Rick moves his leg out of the way.
Maynard scores with a spinning back kick!
Maynard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rick rather than just go for the knockout.
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 lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rick misses with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a series of strikes. Rick will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick avoids the head kick by Maynard.
Rick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maynard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rick.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Rick moves out of range easily.
Rick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maynard circles away quickly and effectively.
Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rick throws out the jab.
Maynard counters with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Maynard
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maynard misses with a low kick as Rick jumps back.
Rick looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Rick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rick throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rick.
Maynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maynard tried to score with a low kick but Rick checks it.
Rick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maynard throws a right and a left that Rick avoids nicely.
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rick thumps Maynard with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rick misses the target.
Rick throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Peter Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard lands a head kick. Rick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Rick off the cage and back into range.
Maynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rick.
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Rick thuds his right hand into Maynard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
Maynard digs a good hook to Rick's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maynard.
Maynard walks into a jab.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Rick.
Rick works Maynard's body with a nice hook.
Rick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Maynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Maynard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Rick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maynard just manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Rick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Rick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard keeps Rick at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a head kick but Rick moves out of range.
Maynard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rick.
Maynard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rick finds it's way round the side to connect with Maynard's head.
Maynard thuds his shin into the meat of Rick's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rick misses with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rick is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maynard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rick throws a quick counter head kick but Maynard was just out of range.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maynard cracks the inside of Rick's front leg.
Rick is looking to score with low kicks.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Rick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Rick.
Maynard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rick is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the body from Maynard misses
and Rick counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Rick.
Maynard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard connects with a body shot.
Rick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Maynard is rocked!
Rick drops Maynard with a naaaaasty hook - Maynard is in real trouble here! Rick dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slick Rick!
Our winner, Slick Rick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.