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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 3580 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Octavio Maynard (ranked 402 p4p, 474 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent wrestler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Octavio Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maynard is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maynard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
Maynard thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Maynard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Maynard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard content to control rather than advance.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maynard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Maynard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maynard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
Maynard working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maynard connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maynard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maynard is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Maynard in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maynard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maynard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Maynard avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Maynard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maynard controlling from mount.
Maynard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Maynard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio 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.
Maynard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones wants to control the position but Maynard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maynard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
Maynard controlling the pace.
Maynard working Jones over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maynard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control the pace.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Maynard seems content to control.
Maynard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maynard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maynard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones is looking to control Maynard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Octavio Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maynard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Maynard is stalling here.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Maynard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maynard tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Maynard with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard stops Jones from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maynard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maynard stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maynard postures up.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Maynard backpedaling.
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard lands strikes from half guard.
Maynard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maynard closes the distance and clinches.
Maynard lands a takedown into guard.
Maynard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maynard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maynard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maynard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wanted to stand there but Maynard had control of the position.
Maynard wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maynard dives on top into guard.
Maynard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maynard landing with the ground and pound.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Maynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard lands a couple of digs.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maynard lands a couple of elbows.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Maynard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Maynard 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.
Maynard lands a couple of elbows.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maynard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Maynard stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Octavio Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Maynard. Maynard gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maynard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Maynard!
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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