PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Nyland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Maiava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Nyland
vs
Maiava

183 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 The Island, Steven Nyland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corbin Maiava!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nyland drives through and clinches with Maiava against the cage.
Maiava prevents the takedown attempt.
Nyland is looking for a takedown.
Maiava prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiava is trying to drag Nyland to the mat but Nyland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nyland tries to score a body lock takedown but Maiava shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maiava wants to get back to striking at distance but Nyland won't allow it.

Nyland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nyland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maiava swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nyland tries for a takedown but Maiava sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nyland dodges the punch combination from Maiava.
Nyland takes a swing at Maiava's ribcage but misses.
Maiava throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maiava pinned against the cage. Maiava gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maiava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nyland tries to clinch there but Maiava circles away.
Nyland blocks a low kick nicely.
Nyland dives in for a single leg takedown but Maiava sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maiava misses with a punch on the inside.
Maiava wants a takedown.
Maiava can't break the clinch.
Maiava is trying to drag Nyland to the mat but Nyland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Nyland breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maiava gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nyland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyland trying to control the position from guard on top but Maiava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Nyland wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maiava wants to slow Nyland down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyland throws a body punch but Maiava moves out of range.
Nyland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maiava throws a nice looking combination but Nyland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiava doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyland circles away.
Nyland fails with a takedown attempt.
Maiava misses with a double jab.

Maiava gets a clinch.

Maiava jumps into guard, dragging Nyland to the mat.
Nyland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maiava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nyland is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyland trying to control but Maiava is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Nyland just wasn't active enough.
Some wild striking there from Maiava.
Corbin Maiava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maiava tries to score with a low kick but Nyland moves his leg out of the way.
Maiava tries a head kick but it misses.
Maiava takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maiava but Maiava pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nyland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Nyland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nyland lands a high kick!
Maiava throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nyland counters with a leg kick.
Maiava fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiava misses with a two punch combination.
Maiava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maiava swinging wildly here.
Nyland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maiava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maiava misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maiava misses the jab.
Maiava looks to land a combination but Nyland avoids it well.
Steven Nyland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Maiava misses.

Maiava gets tackled into the cage by Nyland. Nyland maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nyland manages to break the clinch.
Maiava throws a head kick but Nyland moves out of range.
Maiava scores with a nice head shot.
Maiava misses with a double jab
and Maiava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maiava is breathing heavily.
Maiava falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nyland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nyland.
Nyland tries for a takedown but Maiava manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nyland manages to pull guard.
Nyland working a defensive guard here.
Nyland wants to control but Maiava passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyland wants to control but Maiava is keeping busy.
Maiava wants to stand up but Nyland has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Nyland wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maiava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nyland counters with a nice leg kick.
Corbin Maiava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maiava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nyland counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Nyland to work.
Nyland is working Maiava over against the cage.
Nyland looking for a takedown.
Nyland has Maiava pressed against the cage, preventing Maiava from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maiava tries a body shot but Nyland blocks it.
Nyland just leaning against Maiava, taking a breather.
Nyland wants to take the fight to the mat but Maiava manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maiava drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maiava is pushing Nyland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyland tries for a takedown but Maiava manages to get underhooks.
Nyland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nyland gets through Maiava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nyland tries to pull guard but Maiava holds him up against the cage and eventually Nyland drops back down to his feet.

Maiava breaks the clinch.
Maiava wants to clinch up but Nyland keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nyland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maiava manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Nyland trying to control but Maiava is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Nyland dominated that second round.
That's time! Nyland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maiava throws a right hand that Nyland ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyland also avoids with ease.
Nyland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maiava.

It looks like Steven Nyland has been cut.

Nyland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maiava trying to control the position but instead, Nyland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maiava into the cage.

Maiava decides to pull guard.
Nyland stands and throws Maiava's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Nyland decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nyland moves into the clinch.
Maiava jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nyland walks away with a smile on his face. Maiava gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maiava misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nyland clinches.
Maiava has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nyland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maiava tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nyland smiles and moves away.
Steven Nyland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corbin Maiava.
Maiava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maiava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nyland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maiava paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nyland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyland just leaning against Maiava, taking a breather.
Maiava tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nyland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nyland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maiava pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maiava fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nyland is out of range.
Maiava throws a combination that misses
enabling Nyland to counter with a crisp jab.
Maiava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maiava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maiava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maiava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nyland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maiava is fending him off so far but Nyland persists. Nope, Maiava circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maiava as he jumps to the side.
Maiava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maiava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maiava swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyland.
Nyland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maiava.
Maiava throws a nice looking combination but Nyland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maiava fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiava misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nyland has closed the distance and engaged Maiava in a clinch.

Nyland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maiava throws a body punch but Nyland moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maiava misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nyland lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nyland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown by Nyland or perhaps it was just good defense by Maiava which made him look bad.
Maiava misses with a few strikes there.
Maiava throws a nice looking combination but Nyland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyland keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maiava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corbin Maiava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Nyland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nyland takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Nyland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nyland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Nyland!