PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Law (ranked 23544 p4p, 3399 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Law
vs
Hayden

185 cm
26
145
8 - 12 - 0

174 cm
35
159
9 - 12 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Fast

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Hayden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayden.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Hayden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden clobbers Law with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Law on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden lunges at Law with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Law's hand.
Hayden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden with the inside leg kick.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Law down.
Hayden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Law is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hayden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Law was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayden finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Law is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hayden pushes down on Law's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
Hayden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Law taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Hayden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More stalling from Hayden.
Let's hope that Hayden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayden with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hayden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Hayden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Hayden with a nice calf kick.
Law steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hayden. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Law really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Law down.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.

Hayden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Law napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Law sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Law is defending well.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Law is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden working Law over with strikes.
Hayden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Law!
Hayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clay Hayden has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayden prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Hayden controlling from mount.
Law is working to get back to half guard.
Hayden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Law looks a forlorn figure.
Hayden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayden unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayden is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Nick Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hayden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hayden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Hayden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden just content to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hayden.
Law tries to improve position but can't.
Law trying to remain calm as Hayden controls from the top position.
Hayden is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden tries to move to mount but Law blocks the move with his legs.
Law is trying to improve his position.
Hayden controls the position from side control.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Hayden keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Law's shoulder. That is not cool.
Law is looking to reverse the position.
Hayden takes a little break here. Law wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Law is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayden is trying to get an arm triangle but Law is defending well.
Law gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hayden content just to control the position here.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayden content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden unloading with bombs!
Hayden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayden controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay Hayden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.