PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 3156 p4p, 2713 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 394 p4p, 335 weight class). Lati's entrance music is Ye- Burna Boy. A fine choice. William Lati is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lati
vs
Hayden

178 cm
27
168
15 - 11 - 0

174 cm
31
159
7 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lati.
Lati tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lati misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden lands a glancing blow to the side of Lati's head.

Hayden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lati sprawls well initially but Hayden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lati kicks Hayden off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Hayden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lati did well to prevent Hayden getting side control.
Hayden wants to control but Lati is keeping him busy.
Lati taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lati is trying to stand.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lati has hold of Hayden's hands but Hayden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lati manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden won't allow Lati to get back to his feet.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Lati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lati can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hayden controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden stands up over Lati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Lati keeps moving.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lati's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lati wants to get back to his feet but Hayden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lati's head.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Hayden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Lati is keeping the position.
Lati keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden being controlled here momentarily.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
Lati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayden advances position into side control!

Hayden swings around for an armbar but Lati sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hayden's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lati throws a sloppy strike and Hayden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lati is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hayden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Hayden!
Clay Hayden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.