PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bailey
vs
Hatred

177 cm
18
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

KAISER

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hatred.
Hatred throws a head kick that Bailey semi-blocks.
Bailey tries to clinch but Hatred moves out of range.
Bailey tries to clinch but Hatred moves away
and Hatred counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hatred feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down.
Bailey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Max Hatred has been cut.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
Hatred throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatred misses with a body kick.
Hatred slips a jab from Bailey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatred shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatred is just out of range.
Hatred takes one to the side of the head.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Hatred counters with an outside leg kick.

Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Hatred.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey misses with a hook to the body
and Hatred counters with a big head kick but Bailey shrugs it off.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hatred paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bailey forces Hatred back against the cage and clinches.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hatred's efforts to push away.
Hatred misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Bailey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bailey prevents Hatred from standing back up.
Bailey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bailey stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bailey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hatred to get to his feet.
Hatred throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatred needs to keep his hands up - Bailey had a free shot at his head there.

Oooooh!!! Bailey has knocked Hatred down with a huge combo! Bailey steps away and waves a wobbly Hatred back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Hatred is rocked!
Bailey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hatred counters with a solid body kick.
Hatred is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hatred to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bailey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Bailey!