PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Mayhem (ranked 462 p4p, 70 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 641 p4p, 93 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mayhem
vs
Hanagan

180 cm
33
224 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
225 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem stuffs the takedown.
Mayhem throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayhem connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Hanagan finds it's target.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook but Hanagan blocks it.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Hanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Hanagan gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanagan is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Mayhem controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayhem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayhem won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
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!
Mayhem is holding on to half guard well.
Mayhem is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayhem avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Hanagan.
Mayhem lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.

Hanagan feints and as Mayhem raises his hands in defense, Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayhem pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan pushing down on Mayhem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.

Hanagan is looking for a kimura but Mayhem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanagan to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Mayhem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is defending well.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Hanagan moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
Hanagan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayhem finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanagan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Mayhem tests Hanagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hanagan there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayhem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayhem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut.

Hanagan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mayhem quickly recovers to half guard.
Mayhem is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayhem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.

Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Mayhem works over Hanagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position here.
Mayhem is working Hanagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanagan wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Mayhem gets full guard.

Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhem is controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan pushes down on Mayhem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayhem keeps working.
Mayhem tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hanagan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayhem throws out the jab.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. Hanagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanagan misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem thumps Hanagan with a low kick.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Hanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayhem.
Hanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Mayhem.
Hanagan darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhem gets double underhooks and turns Hanagan into the cage.
Bryan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem leaves Hanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mayhem.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanagan needs to keep his hands up - Mayhem had a free shot at his head there.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan with a poor takedown
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Hanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but Mayhem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mayhem continues to drive forward.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayhem can pounce on him.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanagan throws out the jab.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Charley Hanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Hanagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hanagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls well. He's pushed Hanagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan is working for takedown but Mayhem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanagan blocking some punches.
Hanagan wants a takedown.
Mayhem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Mayhem.
Hanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan is trying to drag Mayhem to the mat but Mayhem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanagan wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.