PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gary Jordan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jordan
vs
Maynard

200 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clayton Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard scores with a punch to the head.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maynard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.

Maynard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Maynard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown. Maynard tries to sprawl out of it but Jordan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maynard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Maynard circles away easily

and Maynard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maynard after a bit of a struggle.
Maynard works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maynard.
Maynard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jordan up against the cage.
Maynard with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gary Jordan has been cut.
Jordan being controlled against the cage.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Maynard has Jordan pressed against the cage.
Maynard controlling the action here for a moment.
Maynard lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard controlling the action here for a moment.
Jordan jumps guard but Maynard stands there with Jordan around his waist. Jordan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Maynard lands a slapping body shot.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maynard jabs at Jordan's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maynard scores with a three punch combo!
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan fails with the takedown
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Jordan 's knee.
Maynard throws a good cross that connects.
Maynard clobbers Jordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maynard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jordan on the side of the head.
Maynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike.
Maynard slowing the pace effectively.
Maynard controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maynard.
Maynard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jordan's defenses.
Maynard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maynard.
Maynard lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maynard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Maynard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Jordan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maynard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Maynard.
Maynard lands with a straight right. Jordan didn't see that one coming.
Maynard connects with a crisp jab.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
No luck for Jordan with that takedown attempt.
Maynard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maynard - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Jordan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jordan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Jordan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Maynard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maynard continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan takes one to the chin there.
Maynard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clayton Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jordan back to the cage. Maynard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
Maynard throws a series of strikes that have Jordan backpedaling.
Jordan slips under a jab from Maynard.
Jordan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jordan walks into a jab.
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard clobbers Jordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maynard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maynard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jordan is defended easily by Maynard.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
Clayton Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jordan tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maynard throws out a powerful jab.
Jordan shoots in but Maynard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Maynard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jordan with a poor takedown
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Clayton Maynard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maynard throws a combination. Jordan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maynard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jordan back to the cage. Maynard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maynard throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Maynard has closed the distance and engaged Jordan in a clinch.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maynard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maynard avoiding damage.

Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Jordan moves out of range as Maynard strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maynard, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clayton Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Jordan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jordan tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard throws a series of punches but Jordan avoids them all with ease.
Maynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan needs to keep his hands up - Maynard had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jordan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Maynard cracks Jordan with an open hand slap.
Maynard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan slips under a jab.
Maynard dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!
Maynard misses with a right hand
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Maynard sprawls well. He's pushed Jordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard throws a one two combo.
Gary Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan looks for a takedown but Maynard sprawls well.
Maynard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard punishes Jordan's body with a nice straight punch.
Maynard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Jordan takes one to the side of the head.

Maynard instigates a clinch.
Maynard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Maynard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Maynard's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Maynard.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Maynard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maynard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maynard pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maynard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.

Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Jordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Maynard misses with the combination.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Maynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maynard - that will leave a mark!
Maynard lands a two punch combo.
Maynard with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Jordan shoots in.
Clayton Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maynard manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Maynard. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maynard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maynard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gary Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Maynard's shoulder, as Maynard tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Clayton Maynard!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Clayton Maynard!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Clayton Maynard!

Clayton Maynard wins by unanimous decision!