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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Attenborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Attenborough kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Odorants - This Night. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Attenborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Attenborough moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Attenborough on that attempt.
Attenborough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maynard throws a hook to the side of Attenborough's head but Attenborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maynard connects with a right hand. Attenborough shakes it off.
Maynard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Attenborough. Attenborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Attenborough fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Attenborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Attenborough.
Maynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands a lovely overhand right.
Attenborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard catches Attenborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maynard lands a jab to the nose.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Jab from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Maynard jabs Attenborough right on the nose. Attenborough blinks but takes it well.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard lunges at Attenborough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Attenborough's hand.
Attenborough looks for a takedown but Maynard sprawls well.
Maynard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a head shot.
Maynard works the jab nicely.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Attenborough tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Attenborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Attenborough fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Attenborough on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
Maynard has Attenborough up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Attenborough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maynard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maynard cracks Attenborough with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maynard tests Attenborough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Attenborough closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maynard can't do much from the bottom here.
Maynard gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attenborough thows a huge punch but Maynard dodges it nicely.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Attenborough is controlling well.
Attenborough sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though.
Attenborough throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Attenborough is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Attenborough takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maynard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard swings for the body but Attenborough moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Attenborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Attenborough dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Attenborough's head and hops out.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Maynard there.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Attenborough needs to keep his hands up - Maynard had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard lands a two punch combo.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Maynard.
Attenborough is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Attenborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Maynard.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Attenborough drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Attenborough backs up against the cage.
Maynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maynard with a jab.
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!
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Maynard cracks Attenborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maynard scores with a one two! Attenborough had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attenborough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Attenborough tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maynard throws out a leg kick but Attenborough moves out of range and Maynard only half commits.
Attenborough takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Attenborough shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maynard sprawls well. Maynard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Attenborough gets slowly back to his feet.
Attenborough shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maynard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Attenborough, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Attenborough backwards.
Maynard stalling against the cage.
Maynard presses Attenborough against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maynard is pressed up against the cage. Attenborough has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maynard down to the mat. Maynard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Attenborough fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maynard avoids it really well and circles away.
Maynard connects with the punch.
Attenborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Attenborough walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard drives through and clinches with Attenborough against the cage.
Maynard pushes Attenborough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard lands with a light punch inside.
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Maynard scores with a nice right hand.
Maynard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Attenborough closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard, looking for a takedown. Attenborough pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Attenborough takes one on the button.
Attenborough looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard punishes Attenborough's body with a nice straight punch.
Maynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Attenborough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt - Maynard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maynard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Attenborough on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Attenborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maynard finds it's way round the side to connect with Attenborough's head.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Maynard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Attenborough.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Attenborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Attenborough's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard thuds a left hand into Attenborough's body.
Maynard moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maynard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Attenborough is trying to drag Maynard to the mat but Maynard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard lands with a left to the head.
Maynard stops a takedown attempt from Attenborough.
Maynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maynard is stalling here.
Attenborough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Attenborough goes for a takedown attempt but Maynard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maynard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Attenborough throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Attenborough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Attenborough drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Attenborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Attenborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maynard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Attenborough keeps it at a distance.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maynard misses with the combination.
Attenborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Attenborough misses with a takedown attempt
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maynard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Attenborough drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Attenborough on the side of the head.
Maynard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maynard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Attenborough in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attenborough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maynard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maynard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Attenborough's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard!
Attenborough throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a two punch combo.
Attenborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maynard scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Attenborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maynard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
David Attenborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Attenborough's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
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hype
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