PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Maynard
vs
Jones

188 cm
34
197 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

193 cm
31
194 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Perkele!

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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones lands with a straight right. Maynard didn't see that one coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks for the body kick but Maynard saw that one coming.
Jones tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Maynard scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Maynard misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Maynard checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Maynard moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
We've been told by Maynard's head coaches at Team Nakkikoppiheijari that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Maynard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Maynard's knee but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Maynard moved away.
Maynard swinging wildly here.
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!
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maynard moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
Maynard fails to land with a series of punches.
Maynard feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard.
Maynard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves forwards but Maynard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones catches Maynard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocks a jab.
Maynard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jones throws a low kick but Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Maynard is out of range.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Maynard's head back.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Maynard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Maynard saw that one coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard blocks an elbow strike.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maynard tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
Maynard presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones working aggressively here.
Maynard tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maynard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Maynard avoids them all with ease.
Maynard throws a leg kick
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maynard thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Jones catches Maynard right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
Maynard motions for Jones to come forward. Maynard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Jones catches Maynard right on the button with a cross.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Maynard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Maynard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones slips a jab from Maynard.
Jones avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maynard is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maynard.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Maynard tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Maynard lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Maynard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard connects with a looping right hand.
Maynard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maynard.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Maynard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maynard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones keeps Maynard at a distance using the push kick.
Maynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maynard misses with a hook
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Maynard.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones cracks Maynard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Maynard should have avoided that one.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maynard tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses
and Maynard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a nice body shot.
Maynard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Maynard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tom Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Maynard is looking to land body kicks.
Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maynard's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maynard's hands.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maynard moves away.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
A left lands for Maynard.
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Maynard takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Jones.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Maynard's head.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Jones misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Jones!
Our winner, Tom Jones, 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.