PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coryatt has chosen Welcome 2 Houston as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hayway
vs
Coryatt

176 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

176 cm
32
167 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway dives in and grabs Coryatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coryatt pushes down on Hayway's head and hops out.

Coryatt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coryatt backwards.
Hayway leaning against his opponent.
Coryatt tries to break free but Hayway pushes him back against the cage.
Hayway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayway has Coryatt pressed against the cage, preventing Coryatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hayway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coryatt blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayway scores a nice knee to the body.
Hayway misses with a body punch.
Hayway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Coryatt - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hayway.

Coryatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Coryatt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hayway did well to prevent Coryatt getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Coryatt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt trying to control from half guard but Hayway is working away.
Hayway is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayway is trying to control but Coryatt manages to pass to mount!
Hayway taking shots to the head.
Coryatt raining down shots from the mount!
Coryatt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hayway is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coryatt raining down shots from the mount!
Coryatt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway tries to reverse the position but Coryatt maintains control.
Hayway tries to hold on but Coryatt postures up.
Hayway reaches up and holds on to Coryatt to control the position.
Coryatt working Hayway over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coryatt landing punches.
Hayway is trying desperately to improve position.
Coryatt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayway is looking to improve his position but Coryatt isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayway sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Coryatt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayway defending well though.

Hayway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayway manages to get to full guard.

Hayway has his foot on Coryatt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coryatt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayway keeping moving, preventing Coryatt from controlling successfully.
Coryatt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayway's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hayway.
Coryatt tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayway is retaining full guard.
Coryatt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hayway is trying to control the position but Coryatt postures up.

Hayway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coryatt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coryatt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coryatt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Coryatt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coryatt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Coryatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayway doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Hayway misses
and Coryatt counters with a one-two to the body.
Coryatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coryatt throws a right hand that Hayway ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayway also avoids with ease.
Hayway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coryatt.
Hayway dodges the punch combination from Coryatt.
Coryatt fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Coryatt misses.
Coryatt throws a head kick but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway throws a counter high kick but Coryatt was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hayway.
Hayway moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hayway misses.
Kevin Coryatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hayway. No joy for Coryatt on that attempt.
Hayway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coryatt fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hayway scores with a takedown into Coryatt's guard.
Hayway pushing down on Coryatt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Coryatt wants to get back to his feet.

Hayway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coryatt is just riding it out for now. Hayway eventually gives up the hold.
Coryatt is trying to stand back up but Hayway is controlling him
Coryatt won't allow Hayway to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway wants to take a breather but Coryatt is having none of it.
Hayway takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayway is keen to just control but Coryatt is a slippery customer.
Coryatt is looking to control Hayway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coryatt avoid being mounted?
Hayway moves nicely into side control.

Hayway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coryatt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coryatt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayway's head.
Hayway wants to improve his position but Coryatt is controlling well.
Coryatt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hayway is looking to improve his position but Coryatt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayway wants to hold on but Coryatt pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway tries to reverse the position but Coryatt maintains control.
Coryatt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coryatt is landing with some decent strikes but Hayway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coryatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hayway is trying to escape the mount.
Coryatt with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coryatt landing strikes from the mount.
Hayway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coryatt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coryatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hayway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a counter combo.
Hayway tries to clinch but Coryatt is having none of it.
Kevin Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coryatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayway blocks a head kick by Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a right and a left that Hayway avoids nicely.

Hayway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coryatt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coryatt avoids it.
Coryatt tries to break the clinch but Hayway is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Coryatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayway blocks a head kick by Coryatt.
Nice defenses there by Coryatt.
Coryatt shoots for a takedown but Hayway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coryatt looking to score a takedown here. Hayway is defending well but Coryatt drives through and ends up in Hayway's guard.
Coryatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hayway looking for a triangle here. Coryatt is fighting it but it looks tight! Hayway pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Coryatt is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nathan Hayway!
Nathan Hayway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.