PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Khan (ranked 3749 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Cassius Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Khan
vs
Maynard

188 cm
18
217
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
215
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Temujin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maynard feints and as Khan raises his hands in defense, Maynard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.

Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maynard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khan trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Khan tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan throws a strike but Maynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.

Khan is looking for a triangle but Maynard pushes his legs off easily.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.

Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Maynard won't allow Khan to sweep him here.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Khan tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khan trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Maynard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Khan shoots in.
Maynard slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maynard circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Khan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maynard sprawls well initially but Khan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Khan stops Maynard from getting back to his feet.

Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Maynard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maynard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maynard to regain full guard.
Khan postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws an elbow that misses. Maynard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khan's guard. Nice move by Maynard!

Khan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khan, not yet.

Khan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.
Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Khan working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Khan working a defensive guard here.
Khan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cassius Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.

Khan working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.

Khan looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Khan working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.

Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cassius Maynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is trying to control but can't.

Maynard is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maynard to get the leverage.

Maynard is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Khan is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maynard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Maynard is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maynard is looking for a kimura here.
Khan wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Khan is working hard here to advance position.

Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Maynard.
Khan tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.

That's two 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.

Maynard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khan has managed to free his arm - good work.

Maynard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan is pressing down on Maynard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Khan has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.

Maynard drops back looking for a leg! Khan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khan manages to kick Maynard off! Maynard jumps back into Khan's guard.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maynard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Maynard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maynard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Khan wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Maynard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense.

Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Khan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Temujin Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maynard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maynard 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Maynard!
Cassius Maynard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

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