MCC 94: Hazzard vs Maynard PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Name is Major Benson Winifred Payne . Brock Lesnar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Payne
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Major Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Payne did well to prevent Lesnar getting side control.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Lesnar is controlling him well.
Payne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Major Payne has been cut.
Lesnar 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.
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!
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Payne is rocked!

Major Payne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Payne tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oh Payne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar 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.

Jeez, Major Payne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Major Payne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Follow Me by Breaking Benjamin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Clark
vs
Trainer

190 cm
25
223 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

186 cm
30
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trainer doesn't seem phased though.

Trainer feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Trainer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trainer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clark is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clark's head.
Trainer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trainer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trainer trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ray Trainer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trainer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Clark gets tackled into the cage by Trainer. Trainer maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Trainer decides to pull guard.

Trainer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trainer keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark won't allow Trainer to sweep him here.
Clark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trainer is proving hard to escape from.
Trainer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Trainer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trainer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.
Trainer wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trainer is on top in guard.
Trainer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainer stays in close to Clark's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Trainer was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Trainer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Trainer 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.

Clark wants to clinch up but Trainer keeps it at a distance.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark takes a swing at Trainer's ribcage but misses.
Trainer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trainer looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.

Trainer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Clark wants to stand up but Trainer is controlling him.
Trainer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trainer controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer is in close to Clark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ray Trainer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trainer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trainer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trainer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trainer on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trainer moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Trainer slips under a jab.
Clark scores with a body shot.
Trainer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Danny Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark scores with a head kick. Trainer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Trainer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clark sprawls well initially but Trainer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trainer not doing much here.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trainer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ray Trainer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trainer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Trainer.

Trainer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trainer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trainer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trainer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Clark wants to hold on but Trainer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Trainer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Clark looks to land a body kick but Trainer moved away.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Trainer has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trainer wants to take the fight to the mat but Clark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark tries to land knees in the clinch but Trainer avoids the damage to the body.
Trainer has Clark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Clark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trainer is trying to pull guard but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Trainer.
Trainer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trainer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Clark lands a good knee to the midsection. Trainer won't want to take too many of those.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Trainer has double underhooks.
Trainer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark with a knee to the head.
Trainer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark has Trainer pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trainer is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trainer avoids it.
Trainer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clark taking a breather.
Trainer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark crunches a lovely knee into Trainer's ribcage.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trainer blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clark tries to stall but Trainer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.

Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark misses the jab.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Trainer moves out of range easily.
Trainer is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Trainer misses with a few strikes there.
Trainer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trainer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark avoids the body shot from Trainer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trainer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trainer misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trainer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Trainer!
A very excited looking Ray Trainer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Emalkay - When I Look At You. Walt Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Potter
vs
Bakreek

189 cm
32
219 lbs
19 - 8 - 2

188 cm
24
212 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Walt Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakreek tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakreek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakreek misses with a series of wild punches.
Bakreek misses with a straight right.
Bakreek stuffs the takedown attempt from Potter. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Potter enables Bakreek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Potter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bakreek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakreek throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bakreek is controlling him.
Bakreek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potter keeping full guard, as Bakreek tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakreek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakreek throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakreek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakreek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakreek trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakreek throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakreek throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bakreek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potter looking to sit in guard and control but Bakreek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bakreek scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakreek throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakreek's guard. Nice move by Potter!
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Bakreek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter won't allow Bakreek to get back to his feet.
Bakreek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bakreek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakreek pulls Potter in close to prevent any damage.
Potter throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Potter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakreek managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeff Bakreek.

Bakreek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Potter trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakreek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter throwing strikes from guard but Bakreek blocks nicely.
Potter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakreek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakreek keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Potter throwing strikes from guard but Bakreek blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakreek is looking to stand up but Potter isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek 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.

Bakreek closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Potter shoots for a takedown but Bakreek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakreek as he jumps to the side.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Bakreek's shoulder, as Bakreek tries to avoid the shot.
Walt Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakreek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Bakreek. Those never looked like landing.
Potter throws a right hand that Bakreek ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakreek also avoids with ease.

Bakreek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bakreek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bakreek punching from mount but Potter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Potter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakreek has Potter pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek wants to stand and escape but Potter is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter postures up.
Potter throws an elbow that misses. Bakreek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Potter's guard. Nice move by Bakreek!
Jeff Bakreek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakreek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakreek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakreek throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Bakreek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Potter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bakreek is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakreek trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakreek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakreek lands a couple of elbows.
Bakreek is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Bakreek wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Potter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakreek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakreek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.

Potter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Potter prevents the takedown attempt.

Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakreek tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakreek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potter as he avoids it easily.
Walt Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Bakreek.

Bakreek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bakreek is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Potter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bakreek's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakreek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bakreek throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potter to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakreek distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Bakreek 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakreek.
Potter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Bakreek drives through with a takedown into Potter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakreek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakreek throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Potter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakreek working a defensive guard here.
Bakreek managing to control the position.
Bakreek wants to sweep here but Potter controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Potter is controlling him.
Bakreek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Bakreek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bakreek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakreek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakreek throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Bakreek with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakreek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakreek trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Bakreek prevents Potter from getting back to his feet.
Bakreek throws a strike but Potter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bakreek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakreek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakreek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Potter!
Bakreek throws some wild stikes that Potter manages to avoid easily.
Bakreek throwing strikes but Potter recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Bakreek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Bakreek thows a huge punch but Potter dodges it nicely.
Bakreek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakreek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bakreek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Walt Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakreek.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Bakreek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakreek 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Bakreek!
Jeff Bakreek thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Salad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead has chosen The Mystery of Chess Boxing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salad
vs
Morehead

177 cm
22
199 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
188 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chicken Salad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salad feints and as Morehead raises his hands in defense, Salad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morehead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morehead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morehead trying to strike off his back.
Morehead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad chips away with some ground and pound.
Salad is looking to work some ground and pound but Morehead has wrist control.
Morehead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morehead is trying to keep Salad in close.
Salad throws a big right hand that misses.
Morehead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salad throws an elbow that misses. Morehead uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salad's guard. Nice move by Morehead!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salad is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead looking to control.
Morehead working a defensive guard but Salad passes into half guard.
Salad wants to pass the guard but Morehead is defending well.
Salad prevents Morehead from improving his position.
Morehead wants to get back to full guard but Salad has mounted him!
Morehead regains half guard.
Morehead is looking to improve his position.
Morehead trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morehead manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salad trying to control but Morehead is working from the bottom.
Morehead utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morehead preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salad throws a big right hand that misses.
Morehead is trying to control the position but Salad postures up.
Salad prevents Morehead from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Morehead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morehead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salad!
Salad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salad can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morehead is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morehead cracks Salad with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Salad wants to hold on but Morehead pushes him away.
Morehead wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Morehead prevents Salad from getting the reversal.
Morehead with the ground and pound from mount.
Salad stops Morehead from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salad is trying desperately to improve position.
Morehead dominating with strikes here.
Salad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morehead with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salad tries to hold on but Morehead postures up.
Salad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morehead tries to control but Salad wriggling away.
Morehead has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Salad's face.
Morehead lands with some strikes.
Morehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salad blocking the ground and pound.
Salad tries to lock up and control but Morehead gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Morehead connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Salad has given up his back here.

Morehead has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morehead misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Morehead dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Salad swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Morehead counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salad lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morehead!
Salad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morehead wants to hold on but Salad pushes him away.
Salad scoring with strikes but Morehead is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Salad unloading with bombs!

Morehead is rocked!
Salad raining down hammerfists from mount.
Morehead is still in real trouble! Can Salad finish him?
A nice elbow there by Salad.
Morehead is squirming around, avoiding Salad's attempts to control the action.
Morehead takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Salad's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chicken Salad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dyno Clutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anaconda Yadav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clutch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Judge. Yadav is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shayad. Anaconda Yadav is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Clutch
vs
Yadav

192 cm
28
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

202 cm
27
275 lbs
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dyno Clutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anaconda Yadav!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yadav takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Yadav checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yadav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clutch swivels and escapes.
Yadav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clutch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yadav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clutch connects with a jab.
Yadav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clutch.

Yadav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yadav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clutch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yadav.
Clutch trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch has hold of Yadav's hands but Yadav slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yadav not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yadav lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Yadav is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Clutch still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Clutch has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Clutch is looking to take a break and control but Yadav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yadav has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yadav is trying to control Clutch's posture but Clutch avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clutch stands up and beckons Yadav to his feet.
Yadav gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clutch counters with a left and a right that stings Yadav.
Dyno Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Yadav.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt.
Clutch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clutch wants it to stay on the feet.
Yadav has a takedown stuffed.
Clutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yadav has his takedown stuffed
and Clutch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Clutch. No joy for Yadav on that attempt.
Yadav shoots in for a double leg but Clutch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yadav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clutch.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clutch sprawls well. Clutch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yadav gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Yadav or perhaps it was just good defense by Clutch which made him look bad.
Yadav looks gassed!
Yadav shoots in for a takedown but Clutch shows good takedown defense.
Clutch tries to land a front kick but Yadav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Clutch pushes Yadav up against the cage in a clinch.
Yadav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Yadav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Clutch gets caught flat footed, as Yadav shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Clutch controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clutch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clutch controls Yadav momentarily but Yadav frees himself.

Dyno Clutch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clutch but Clutch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yadav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clutch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clutch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yadav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clutch wants to clinch up but Yadav keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clutch misses with a leg kick.
Yadav shoots in but Clutch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yadav needs to keep his hands up - Clutch had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyno Clutch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice straight punches there by Clutch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clutch.
Clutch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clutch scores with a nice right hand.
Yadav closes the distance and clinches up with Clutch, looking for a takedown. Yadav pushes Clutch against the cage but Clutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clutch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yadav looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clutch is fending him off so far but Yadav persists. Nope, Clutch circles away and we're back to standing.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dyno Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Yadav.
Clutch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clutch throws a sloppy head kick and Yadav moves out of range easily.
Dyno Clutch is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Clutch. No joy for Yadav on that attempt.
Yadav slips a jab and a cross from Clutch.
Dyno Clutch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clutch sprawls well. Clutch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yadav gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yadav tries for a takedown but Clutch circles away easily

and Clutch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yadav is breathing heavily.
Clutch tries to land a knee to the head but Yadav blocks with his arms.
Yadav tries for a takedown but Clutch manages to get underhooks.
Clutch stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yadav.
Yadav drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clutch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clutch throws a right hand that Yadav ducks under and follows up with a left that Yadav also avoids with ease.
Yadav has a takedown stuffed.

Clutch moves into the clinch.
Yadav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clutch's efforts to push away.
Clutch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clutch is trying to break the clinch but Yadav is controlling him.
Clutch leaning against his opponent.

Clutch breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yadav fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clutch sprawls well initially but Yadav persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clutch keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Yadav is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yadav prevents Clutch from improving his position.
Clutch pushes Yadav off but Yadav dives into side control.
Clutch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clutch is pressing down on Yadav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anaconda Yadav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yadav passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yadav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clutch, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Clutch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Yadav tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clutch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Yadav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clutch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yadav.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clutch wants to improve his position but Yadav is controlling well.
Clutch wants to control but Yadav is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yadav prevents Clutch from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clutch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yadav is working away from the top position though.
Clutch is trying to stand up here but Yadav is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyno Clutch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yadav fails to land the takedown.
Yadav doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clutch counters with a straight right hand.
Clutch slaps away a takedown attempt from Yadav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dyno Clutch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anaconda Yadav.
A lazy left from Clutch finds it's target.
Clutch tries to clinch there but Yadav circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clutch. Yadav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yadav closes the distance and clinches up with Clutch, looking for a takedown. Yadav pushes Clutch against the cage but Clutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Clutch misses.
Clutch slaps away a takedown attempt from Yadav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yadav shoots for a double leg takedown but Clutch sprawls well. He's pushed Yadav's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yadav misses with a takedown attempt - Clutch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yadav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yadav looks for a takedown but Clutch sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clutch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clutch throws a good cross that connects.
Yadav closes the distance and clinches up with Clutch, looking for a takedown. Yadav pushes Clutch against the cage but Clutch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yadav misses with a takedown
and Clutch counters with a one-two to the body.
Yadav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clutch pinned against the cage. Clutch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yadav paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Clutch darts in and clinches Yadav up against the cage.
Clutch lands a nice shot to the body.
Yadav misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clutch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yadav looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Clutch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yadav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clutch's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Yadav.
Clutch misses with a body punch.

Clutch breaks the clinch.
Clutch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yadav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clutch as he avoids it easily.
Yadav fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clutch avoids it really well and circles away.
Clutch throws a head kick but Yadav moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clutch thuds his right hand into Yadav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Yadav closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clutch tries to kick Yadav off but Yadav keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Yadav seems to be looking for submissions.
Clutch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Clutch has his feet on Yadav's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yadav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clutch tries to avoid it but Yadav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clutch to the ground. Clutch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clutch swinging wildly here.
Yadav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clutch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yadav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yadav with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clutch counters with a series of strikes. Yadav will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clutch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yadav blocks a head kick by Clutch.
Clutch throws out a loose jab but Yadav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyno Clutch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yadav fails with a takedown attempt.
Clutch misses with a wild body shot.
Yadav takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anaconda Yadav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yadav shoots in and drives through. Clutch sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Clutch rushes Yadav and presses him up against the cage.
Clutch swings wildly with an uppercut but Yadav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyno Clutch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yadav tries for a takedown but Clutch manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyno Clutch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clutch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyno Clutch!
Dyno Clutch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryann Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard's entrance music is We Will Rock You. A fine choice. Maynard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kickstart. Bryann Hazzard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gray Maynard's chin.

Hazzard
vs
Maynard

185 cm
21
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Hopkins Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryann Hazzard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazzard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazzard wants to clinch.
Maynard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazzard shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hazzard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hazzard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Hazzard.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazzard shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryann Hazzard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazzard closes the distance and clinches up with Maynard, looking for a takedown. Hazzard pushes Maynard against the cage but Maynard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maynard looks to land a right hand but Hazzard moved out of range.
Hazzard misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard throws a lazy uppercut
and Hazzard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hazzard tries to work over Maynard's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Hazzard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard throws a jab when Hazzard was well out of range.

Hazzard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maynard sprawls well initially but Hazzard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Hazzard is controlling well.
Hazzard throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hazzard.
Hazzard not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Maynard is defending against the submission attempts here by Hazzard.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is staying active underneath Hazzard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hazzard is looking to advance position but Maynard won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Maynard pushes Hazzard off and gets back to his feet.
Hazzard staying out of range there.
Hazzard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maynard as he jumps to the side.
Hazzard is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hazzard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maynard defends it nicely.
Maynard scores with a decent looking hook.

Maynard scores a takedown into full mount!
Maynard prevents Hazzard from getting the reversal.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazzard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard punching from mount but Hazzard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hazzard is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard is in a horrible position here. Maynard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hazzard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazzard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazzard trying to control but Maynard postures up.

Hazzard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gray Maynard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hazzard gets a clinch.
Hazzard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazzard.
Maynard tries for a takedown but Hazzard manages to get underhooks.
Hazzard is working Maynard over against the cage.
Maynard wants to stall.
Maynard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hazzard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hazzard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 working hard to break the clinch.
Hazzard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maynard's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maynard stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hazzard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hazzard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hazzard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maynard is trying to stand.
Hazzard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard wants to control but Hazzard is keeping busy.

Hazzard wants to work for an arm triangle but Maynard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard pushes Hazzard off looking to stand but Hazzard dives back in and keeps control.
Hazzard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hazzard passes to full mount!
Hazzard looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Hazzard controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Hazzard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maynard?
Hazzard raining down shots from the mount!

Maynard is rocked!
BOOM! Hazzard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maynard is still in real trouble! Can Hazzard finish him?
Hazzard lands a big shot to the head and Maynard winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryann Hazzard!
Bryann Hazzard retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Bryann Hazzard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.