PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes has chosen The Blood of Cuchulainn - Mychael & Jeff Danna as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Hood
vs
Hayes

194 cm
19
230 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gordon Hood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes throws a series of punches but Hood avoids them all with ease.
Hood has a takedown stuffed.
Hood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Gordon Hood has been cut.

Hood clinches.
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!
Hood is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hood is trying to drag Hayes to the mat but Hayes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hood prevents Hayes from breaking the clinch.
Hayes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hood has Hayes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hood breaks the clinch.
Hood walks into a jab.
Hood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hayes scores with a hook.
Hayes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes throws a right hand that Hood ducks under and follows up with a left that Hood also avoids with ease.
Hood dodges the punch combination from Hayes.
Hayes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hood backs up against the cage.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Hood gets a takedown into half guard.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Hayes wants to control but Hood is keeping busy.
Hayes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayes's head.
Hayes wants to improve his position but Hood is controlling well.

Hood in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hayes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Hood!
Gordon Hood is the new heavyweight champion!