PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen do it as his entrance music. 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.

Hicks
vs
Maynard

183 cm
28
186 lbs
17 - 10 - 1

182 cm
31
186 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hicks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hicks scores with a three punch combo!
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Maynard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maynard.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range.
Maynard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maynard misses with a left hand
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looks to land a combination but Maynard avoids it well.
Jab by Maynard.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Maynard.
Hicks is looking to wear down Maynard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hicks clobbers Maynard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Hicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
Hicks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maynard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Maynard working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard.
Maynard jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Maynard around his waist. Maynard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks scores with a nice body kick.
Maynard misses with a body kick.
Maynard jabs Hicks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maynard misses with a left hand
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maynard thinking.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maynard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.

Hicks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maynard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Maynard looking to control.
Hicks controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet.
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Hicks sprawls well.
QL Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Maynard.
Hicks jabs Maynard right on the nose. Maynard blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Maynard both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hicks duly obliges.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hicks but Hicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Maynard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Hicks shoots in.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maynard throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Maynard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hicks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maynard swivels and escapes.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Hicks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maynard's half guard.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well.

Maynard actively working from the bottom here.
Hicks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hicks wants to control the pace but Maynard is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hicks prevents Maynard from getting the reversal.
Hicks scoring with strikes but Maynard is staying in there.
Maynard is trying desperately to improve position.
Hicks looking to control but Maynard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking to improve his position but Hicks isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Hicks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hicks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hicks wants to control the pace but Maynard is squirming around nicely.
Hicks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maynard is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.
Hicks unloading with bombs!

Maynard is rocked!
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maynard is still in real trouble! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hicks cracks Maynard with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). QL Hicks!
QL Hicks retains his welterweight title!
QL Hicks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.