PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan McKenzie (ranked 4245 p4p, 3211 weight class) and Jay Hayles (ranked 528 p4p, 423 weight class). The key to victory for Jordan McKenzie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McKenzie
vs
Hayles

180 cm
25
175
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
176
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Hayles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hayles has McKenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Hayles manages to get underhooks.
McKenzie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayles gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hayles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McKenzie is trying to keep an underhook but Hayles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McKenzie tries to kick Hayles off in order to stand up. Hayles Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McKenzie can't do much from the bottom here.
McKenzie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayles wants to stand but McKenzie is controlling his arm.
McKenzie is trying to control Hayles's posture but Hayles avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to buck Hayles off but Hayles is having none of it.

McKenzie throws Hayles to one side and escapes!
Hayles stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenzie. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayles looks to land a combination but McKenzie avoids it well.

Hayles moves into range and clinches up with McKenzie.

Hayles gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Hayles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McKenzie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayles.
Hayles controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie wants to get back to his feet.
McKenzie wants to control the action here but instead Hayles manages to pass to full mount!
McKenzie tries to improve his position but instead Hayles has taken his back!
Hayles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hayles gets his hands free as McKenzie looks to control.
Hayles keeps control of the position easily here as McKenzie tries to buck him off.
McKenzie tries to escape the position.
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.
McKenzie turns into Hayles and is now in his guard.
Hayles controlling McKenzie's posture.
McKenzie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

McKenzie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hayles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKenzie has Hayles in his guard.

McKenzie pulls Hayles in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hayles gets a clinch.

Hayles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McKenzie is trying to keep an underhook but Hayles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McKenzie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hayles manages to mount him!
Hayles controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayles is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie working to try and regain half guard.
Hayles controlling his opponent.
McKenzie working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayles controlling from mount.
McKenzie tries to lock up and control but Hayles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayles controlling the position easily from mount.
McKenzie is looking to improve his position but Hayles isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie regains half guard.
Jay Hayles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayles controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jay Hayles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hayles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McKenzie is looking to improve his position.

McKenzie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Hayles seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Hayles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McKenzie shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayles sprawls well. He's pushed McKenzie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McKenzie shoots in and drives through. Hayles sprawls well.
Hayles misses with a double jab.
McKenzie shoots in for a double leg but Hayles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hayles has managed to clinch.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.

Hayles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hayles manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on McKenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayles controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McKenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayles wants to stand but McKenzie is controlling his arm.
McKenzie trying to remain calm as Hayles controls from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McKenzie is looking to clinch.
Hayles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.
Hayles with the counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it easily.

Hayles darts in and clinches McKenzie up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hayles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hayles controlling the action here.
McKenzie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hayles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie gets back to full guard.
Hayles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jay Hayles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKenzie fails with the takedown.
Jordan McKenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayles misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Hayles clinches up with McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
McKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Hayles has picked McKenzie up - he's going for a ride! Hayles dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenzie is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Hayles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hayles!