PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarrod Wyatt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wyatt
vs
Maynard

187 cm
32
200 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wyatt avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wyatt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maynard to the ground. Wyatt is now in Maynard's guard.
Maynard pulls Wyatt in close to prevent any damage.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt working some strikes from top position.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyatt tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Wyatt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt preventing the sweep.
Wyatt wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Jarrod Wyatt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maynard tries to land a leg kick but Wyatt saw it coming and moves away.
Maynard misses with a looping left.
Will Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Maynard misses.
Wyatt throws a wild body kick that Maynard sees coming a mile off.
Maynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Maynard is predictable there
and Wyatt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maynard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Maynard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maynard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maynard connects with an inside leg kick.
Maynard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard throws a low kick but Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Maynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wyatt at a distance.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wyatt. That did some damage!
Wyatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maynard scores with a kick to the body.
Maynard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Wyatt with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard.
No luck for Wyatt with that takedown attempt.
Wyatt throws a body kick that misses.
Maynard tries a low kick but Wyatt avoids it.
Will Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Maynard misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maynard, right into the meat.
Maynard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maynard throws a low kick but Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Maynard with a nice cross.
Maynard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wyatt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maynard pinned against the cage. Maynard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Wyatt's knee but Wyatt avoids it well.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Maynard saw that one coming.
Maynard throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wyatt feints and as Maynard raises his hands in defense, Wyatt changes levels and drives through with a 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!
Wyatt lands a couple of digs.
Wyatt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wyatt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard wants to stand but Wyatt is controlling the position.
Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard wants to stand up but Wyatt is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyatt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jarrod Wyatt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wyatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Will Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wyatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maynard throws a push kick but Wyatt slaps the foot to one side.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyatt.
Maynard throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Wyatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Maynard sprawls well. He's pushed Wyatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wyatt's sensitive parts.
Maynard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wyatt momentarily.
Wyatt swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maynard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wyatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wyatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wyatt is looking to land body kicks.
Maynard throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Wyatt.
Maynard dodges the punch combination from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maynard thuds his shin into the meat of Wyatt's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maynard. That's going to slow Wyatt down.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maynard.
Wyatt throws a big shot that misses.
Maynard throws a series of strikes that have Wyatt backpedaling.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wyatt lands with a hook. Maynard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard jabs Wyatt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maynard throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt blocks a leg kick.
Maynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wyatt slips a jab and a cross from Maynard.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Wyatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wyatt.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maynard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and Wyatt counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wyatt throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wyatt's head backwards.
Maynard throws a jab when Wyatt was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wyatt counters with a head kick that drops Maynard to the mat! Maynard scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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 ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Maynard catches Wyatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wyatt throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Wyatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyatt avoids a kick to the body.
Wyatt misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard.
Maynard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wyatt throws a hook but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maynard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wyatt.
Maynard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maynard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard lands a front kick.
Wyatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maynard, as that shot connected.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick from Maynard.
A good leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard cracks the inside of Wyatt's front leg.
Maynard throws a leg kick which misses Wyatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyatt tries to avoid it.
Wyatt throws out a loose jab but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Wyatt's knee but Wyatt avoids it well.
Maynard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wyatt's calf.
Wyatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maynard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyatt somewhat.
Wyatt throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maynard checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Maynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Maynard thuds his shin into the meat of Wyatt's side.
Good exchange - Maynard coming out on top.
Maynard throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wyatt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wyatt wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Wyatt thows a huge punch but Maynard dodges it nicely.
Wyatt prevents Maynard from standing back up.

Maynard kicks off Wyatt and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Maynard misses.
Wyatt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wyatt tries to land a front kick but Maynard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maynard.
Maynard jabs Wyatt right on the nose. Wyatt blinks but takes it well.
Wyatt ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wyatt has time to react.
Maynard jabs at Wyatt's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maynard.
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyatt circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyatt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wyatt dodges the punch combination from Maynard.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Wyatt checks it.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyatt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a good low kick that Wyatt was not able to check.
Maynard throws a front kick that sends Wyatt stumbling back into the cage.
Wyatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maynard lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Wyatt.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Wyatt scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Wyatt avoids it.
Maynard connects with a solid leg kick.
Maynard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maynard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maynard thuds his shin into the meat of Wyatt's side.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
enabling Wyatt to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Wyatt looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Wyatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maynard can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Maynard feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down.
Wyatt dives in for a single leg takedown but Maynard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maynard tries to break free but Wyatt pushes him back against the cage.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Maynard has double underhooks.
Wyatt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maynard avoids it.
Maynard is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage.

Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wyatt dives in and grabs Maynard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes down on Wyatt's head and hops out.
Maynard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maynard misses with a two punch combination.
Wyatt shoots for a takedown but Maynard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt blocks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wyatt. That did some damage!
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Maynard sprawls well. He's pushed Wyatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wyatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Maynard misses with a body kick.
Maynard lands with an uppercut that bounces Wyatt off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyatt.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Maynard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wyatt will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Maynard!
Will Maynard 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.