PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Mcgreggor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hayes
vs
Mcgreggor

201 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Mcgreggor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes tries to clinch up

and Mcgreggor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgreggor.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgreggor's efforts to push away.
Mcgreggor blocking some punches.

Mcgreggor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgreggor lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayes tries to clinch up

and Mcgreggor counters by clinching up.
Mcgreggor is trying to break free.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
Mcgreggor is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mcgreggor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hayes has had enough of the clinch but Mcgreggor keeps him there for the moment.

Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch.
Hayes is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgreggor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgreggor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcgreggor takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Mcgreggor fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes moves to clinch but Mcgreggor breaks away

and Mcgreggor counters by clinching up.
Hayes lands an uppercut.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes tries a body shot but Mcgreggor blocks it.
Mcgreggor can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Mcgreggor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Mcgreggor has him pressed against the cage.
Hayes prevents Mcgreggor from breaking the clinch.
Hayes is trying to force a seperation but Mcgreggor has the dominant position.
Mcgreggor is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcgreggor tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hayes is trying to stall.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgreggor's efforts to push away.
Mcgreggor is trying to break free.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgreggor wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Mcgreggor is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hayes tries to work over Mcgreggor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgreggor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcgreggor's efforts to push away.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgreggor.
Hayes misses with the head strike.
Mcgreggor is trying to break free.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgreggor is trying to push Hayes away but Hayes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgreggor.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcgreggor wants to break free but Hayes has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hayes fails to land.
Mcgreggor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hayes keeps control of Mcgreggor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hayes is trying to break the clinch but Mcgreggor is controlling him.
Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcgreggor has double underhooks.
Hayes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgreggors head.
Mcgreggor tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage.
Mcgreggor is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgreggor controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgreggor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgreggor is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.
Mcgreggor wants to break free but Hayes has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Gary Hayes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Mcgreggor.
Hayes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mcgreggor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgreggor.
Nice body punch from Hayes - that landed with a thud.
Mcgreggor wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Mcgreggor avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
Mcgreggor wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Mcgreggor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch

and Mcgreggor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hayes is working an open guard so Mcgreggor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hayes moves to clinch but Mcgreggor breaks away

and Mcgreggor counters with a nice double leg into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcgreggor gets to his feet - Hayes follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgreggor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcgreggor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgreggor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgreggor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Mcgreggor.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Mcgreggor pushes him off.
Hayes wants to clinch up but Mcgreggor keeps it at a distance.
Mcgreggor misses with a few strikes there.
Hayes tries to clinch up

and Mcgreggor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hayes's guard now.
Mcgreggor is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgreggor stands up from Hayes's guard - Mcgreggor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gary Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgreggor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Mcgreggor is avoiding it.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgreggor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgreggor lands a right hook to the body.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Mcgreggor.
A head kick misses from Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mcgreggor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hayes won't be happy with that.

Mcgreggor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hayes to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mcgreggor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgreggor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes avoids the head kick by Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor connects with a looping right hand.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but Mcgreggor pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgreggor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgreggor throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Mcgreggor circles away.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Mcgreggor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgreggor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgreggor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes closes the distance but Mcgreggor moves to the side

and Mcgreggor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcgreggor.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgreggor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes misses with some punches.
Mcgreggor blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Hayes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayes lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Mcgreggor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Mcgreggor throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely.
Mcgreggor throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Hayes moves to clinch but Mcgreggor breaks away
and Mcgreggor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayes thinking.
Hayes tries to clinch but Mcgreggor is having none of it.
Gary Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes tries to clinch up

and Mcgreggor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mcgreggor decides to return to a standing position.
Hayes cracks Mcgreggor with an open hand slap.
Hayes tries to clinch up.
Mcgreggor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Mcgreggor circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgreggor swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Mcgreggor circles away from the clinch attempt

and Mcgreggor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgreggor decides to return to a standing position.
Hayes checks a low kick from Mcgreggor.
Hayes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgreggors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcgreggor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcgreggor throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgreggor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgreggor throws a body kick that misses.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch

so Mcgreggor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Hayes is working an open guard so Mcgreggor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes wants to clinch

and Mcgreggor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
You can see the frustration on Hayes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mcgreggor stands up.
Hayes darts in trying to clinch
and Mcgreggor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hayes moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgreggor swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes tries to clinch

and Mcgreggor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayes wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgreggor won't allow it.
Hayes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hayes misses with a body punch.
Hayes throws a head punch that misses.
Hayes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes digs a right hand underneath Mcgreggor's ribcage. Mcgreggor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgreggor.
Hayes misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgreggor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hayes lands a right hand.
Mcgreggor is trying to break free.
Hayes misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgreggor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgreggor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcgreggor backwards.
Hayes throws a head punch that misses.
Hayes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayes prevents Mcgreggor from breaking the clinch.
Mcgreggor is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgreggor tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position.
Mcgreggor is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks.
Hayes taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Mcgreggor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgreggor 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Mcgreggor!