|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen Young Jezzy- Lose my mind as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
173 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
172 cm
21
158 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Super Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard misses with a takedown
and Hero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maynard's knee momentarily.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hero darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage.
Maynard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hero prevents it.
Super Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Maynard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero is looking for a sweep.
Maynard misses with the ground and pound.
Hero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maynard.
You can see the frustration on Hero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maynard scoring with punches and elbows.
Maynard working the ground and pound.
Maynard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hero's face as Maynard controls the position.
Maynard decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard shoots in but Hero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hero, right into the meat.
Maynard walks into a left hand.
Maynard gets a double leg takedown into Hero's guard.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Hero blocks nicely.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard advances to half guard.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hero's head.
Hero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maynard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hero manages to get to full guard.
Hero controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Hero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hero tries to get out of the position.
Maynard postures up and lands a big shot to Hero's brow.
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 wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Maynard postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maynard.
Hero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maynard off and has taken his back!
Maynard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hero is landing with strikes. Maynard can't take much more of this.
Hero throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Maynard grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hero throwing strikes and Maynard squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Hero lands a big shot there that rocks Maynard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hero throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero thowing shots but they're missing.
Maynard wants to control but Hero is having none of it.
Hero looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard tries to lock up and control but Hero gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maynard is looking to improve his position but Hero isn't that keen on the idea.
Hero misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hero throwing strikes here but Maynard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hero is stalling here but it's allowed Maynard to get half guard.
Gray Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero misses with a head shot. Maynard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Maynard striking off his back but it's not causing Hero any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maynard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maynard lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Maynard pulls Hero in to control the position.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Maynard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Super Hero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hero is looking to slow Maynard down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Hero. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
Maynard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hero sprawls well initially but Maynard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hero.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard works over Hero with some ground and pound from guard.
Maynard scoring with some ground and pound.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hero throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maynard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hero scoring with strikes but Maynard is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero unloads with some shots from mount but Maynard bucks and avoids them well.
Maynard is looking to get to half guard.
Maynard regains half guard.
Maynard gets full guard.
Maynard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a strike but Maynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maynard wanted to stand there but Hero had control of the position.
Hero can't keep his opponent in guard - Maynard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hero to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard stands and throws Hero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hero regains half guard there - taking advantage of Maynard's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Maynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maynard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard is trying to control. Hero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Hero tenderised Maynard's leg. Maynard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hero as he avoids it easily.
Hero thows a body shot but no joy.
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Maynard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hero is trying to keep an underhook but Maynard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maynard trying to control the action but Hero is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maynard throws a strike but Hero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hero manages to get himself to full guard.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hero has wrist control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hero has wrist control.
Hero trying to keep a closed guard but Maynard is proving a slippery customer.
Maynard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maynard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses. Hero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maynard's guard. Nice move by Hero!
Hero wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Hero throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hero's guard. Nice move by Maynard!
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard postures up in Hero's guard and throws a big left but Hero blocks it.
Maynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Maynard rushes Hero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hero is looking to control Maynard's arms but Maynard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hero has his back to the cage.
Maynard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Hero.
Maynard is looking for a takedown.
Hero lands an elbow just above Maynard 's eye.
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
Hero lands a damaging elbow.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Hero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Super Hero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Hero is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maynard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hero to the mat. Hero regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Hero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maynard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hero gets caught flat footed, as Maynard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maynard chips away with some ground and pound.
Maynard forces his way into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hero is trying to maintain the position but Maynard is very close to passing his half guard.
Maynard throwing shots but Hero is blocking nicely.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hero keeps working.
Maynard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to stall here but Hero recovers full guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Super Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Hero has momentary wrist control but Maynard slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Maynard stays in close to Hero's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Gray Maynard!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gray Maynard!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gray Maynard!
Gray Maynard wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Gray Maynard took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'hate me or love just repect my skills.........'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
97% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
