PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 2880 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 366 p4p, 243 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joey Chandler was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hayden
vs
Chandler

174 cm
39
158
15 - 20 - 1

178 cm
25
160
13 - 14 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Hayden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
A shot to the body from Hayden misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayden walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Hayden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Chandler.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayden.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Hayden's belly button to the back.
Hayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Hayden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayden thinking.
Hayden misses with a kick to the body
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Hayden misses with a body punch
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler moves out of range as Hayden throws a body kick.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hayden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler slips a straight right by Hayden.
Hayden is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayden takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Hayden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hayden tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Hayden was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hayden misses the target.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Hayden misses with a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden scores with a nice right hand.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler blocks a head kick by Hayden.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Hayden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler 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! This is the final round!

Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Hayden's head back.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Hayden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hayden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Hayden seems unphased.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
As Chandler tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler lunges at Hayden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayden's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayden stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Hayden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Hayden's head back.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
Well Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.