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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Maynard misses.
Maynard walks into a straight right hand from Haverford .
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haverford manages to avoid it.
Haverford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haverford misses with a leg kick.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haverford counters with a takedown into side control.
Haverford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maynard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haverford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haverford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maynard has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford throws an elbow but Maynard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Haverford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haverford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haverford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haverford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haverford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haverford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haverford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maynard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haverford but great work by Maynard.
Maynard stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haverford .
Maynard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Haverford 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 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
Maynard tries to score with a low kick but Haverford moves his leg out of the way.
Haverford moves out of range of the body kick.
Haverford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maynard as he avoids it easily.
Haverford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haverford tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Haverford .
Haverford with a poor takedown
and Maynard counters with a good low kick that Haverford was not able to check.
Haverford looks winded!
Maynard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haverford shoots in and gets a takedown into Maynard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maynard is trying to keep Haverford in close.
Haverford is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Haverford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haverford seems to be looking for submissions.
Maynard is defending against the submission attempts here by Haverford .
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haverford is looking for a kimura but Maynard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haverford to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haverford is working for a kimura but Maynard is defending it quite comfortably.
Maynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maynard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haverford passes Maynard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haverford trying to pass the guard but Maynard defending well.
Haverford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maynard!
Haverford wants to control the action but instead Maynard gets a body lock and reverses into Haverford 's guard! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Haverford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Haverford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haverford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haverford has his takedown stuffed
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Haverford 's knee.
Haverford misses the jab.
Haverford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Haverford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maynard avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
Haverford closes the distance but Maynard moves to the side
and Maynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haverford scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford tries to clinch up but Maynard circles away and keeps his distance.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Haverford .
Haverford shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Haverford .
Jab, jab by Haverford - just one landing.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haverford doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard moves out of range as Haverford strikes.
Haverford gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Haverford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haverford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haverford looking to throw knees to the head but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard prevents a body shot from Haverford .
Maynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Maynard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maynard stalling in the clinch.
Maynard has Haverford pressed against the cage.
Maynard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Maynard throws a punch but it's blocked by Haverford .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Haverford tries to land knees in the clinch but Maynard avoids the damage to the body.
Haverford wants to stall.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maynard gets through Haverford 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maynard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haverford is breathing heavily.
A short left from Maynard.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haverford tries for a takedown but Maynard manages to get underhooks.
Haverford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maynard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haverford backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maynard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haverford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maynard.
Haverford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.
Alexander Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haverford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maynard feints and then cracks Haverford 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haverford down.
A solid body kick from Maynard.
Maynard throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Tom Haverford 's cut even more.
Maynard lands the left hand.
Maynard stuns Haverford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Haverford 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maynard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haverford throws a shot to the body.
Maynard cracks the inside of Haverford 's front leg.
Haverford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haverford off to one side.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Haverford 's leg. Haverford is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford looks to land a left hand but Maynard moved out of range nicely.
Maynard throws a head kick that Haverford semi-blocks.
Haverford misses with a looping right.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haverford moves away.
Haverford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lunges at Haverford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haverford 's hand.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haverford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haverford throws a lazy uppercut
and Maynard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maynard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haverford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haverford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maynard - the referee stops the clock and Haverford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maynard. Haverford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haverford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Crunch! Maynard slams his shin into Haverford 's torso.
Haverford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haverford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1-2. Maynard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Haverford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haverford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maynard.
Maynard swings for the body but Haverford moves out of range.
Maynard cracks Haverford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haverford is rocked!
The cut above Tom Haverford 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maynard is looking to wear down Haverford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Haverford misses.
Donk. Maynard catches Haverford right on the button with a cross.
Haverford is still on wobbly legs! Can Maynard finish him?
Maynard cracks Haverford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haverford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Haverford seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haverford .
Maynard thumps Haverford with a low kick.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haverford was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Haverford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maynard.
Haverford shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Haverford 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.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haverford can do to turn this around?
Haverford takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Haverford . Haverford gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Maynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Haverford .
Maynard connects with a looping right hand.
Tom Haverford 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Haverford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maynard counters with a body kick.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Haverford off the cage and back into range.
Haverford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Haverford 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Maynard!
After the big win, Alexander Maynard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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