PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Joe Lauzon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lauzon
vs
Maynard

178 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lauzon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Maynard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lauzon quickly recovers to half guard.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maynard controlling the action here.

Lauzon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maynard is thwarting Lauzon's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard slows the pace down in half guard.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lauzon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard prevents Lauzon from standing back up.
Maynard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon avoids it really well and circles away.

Maynard forces Lauzon back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lauzon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lauzon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maynard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard wants a takedown but no success here.

Maynard wants the takedown. Lauzon is fighting it off but Maynard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lauzon's guard against the cage.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gray Maynard.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Maynard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maynard throwing shots but Lauzon is blocking nicely.
Lauzon is trying to stand.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lauzon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maynard controlling the action here.

Lauzon actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lauzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard uses his free foot to push down on Lauzon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lauzon.
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 the ground and pound effectively.
Lauzon is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzon tries to lock up and control but Maynard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
Lauzon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Maynard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maynard.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lauzon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.

Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lauzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Lauzon's legs - danger averted.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.

Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard won't allow Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Gray Maynard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard shoots in but Lauzon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Maynard sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lauzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Lauzon's legs - danger averted.
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 trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Maynard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maynard defends it nicely.

Maynard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lauzon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maynard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lauzon wants to get back to his feet but Maynard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scoring with some ground and pound.
Maynard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maynard trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Maynard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauzon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maynard won't allow Lauzon to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gray Maynard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lauzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Lauzon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard!

Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maynard counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lauzon badly! He tries to strike back but Maynard puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lauzon out cold! Oh man, Lauzon will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gray Maynard!