PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XyD Ix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maynard
vs
XyD Ix

155 cm
26
169 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZyD XyD Ix!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD Ix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maynard really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Maynard needs to keep his hands up - XyD Ix had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard misses with a double jab
and XyD Ix counters with a nice body shot.
XyD Ix lands a head kick!
XyD Ix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
XyD Ix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
ZyD XyD Ix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XyD Ix throws a shot to the body.
XyD Ix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

XyD Ix forces Maynard back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maynard tries to break free but XyD Ix pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard goes for a takedown in the clinch but XyD Ix prevents it.
Maynard takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard letting XyD Ix take a breather here.
Maynard tries to pull guard but XyD Ix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard has XyD Ix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. XyD Ix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
XyD Ix is pushing Maynard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
XyD Ix lands an elbow that stopped Maynard in his tracks for a moment.
XyD Ix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maynard's defenses.
XyD Ix looking to slow down the pace here.
XyD Ix lands with a light punch inside.
XyD Ix lands an elbow that stopped Maynard in his tracks for a moment.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
XyD Ix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. XyD Ix smiles and moves away.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but XyD Ix shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maynard shoots in and gets a takedown into XyD Ix's guard.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
XyD Ix is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Maynard wanted to stand there but XyD Ix had control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
XyD Ix wants to sweep here but Maynard controlling him for the moment.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
XyD Ix trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD Ix tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. ZyD XyD Ix wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from XyD Ix, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from XyD Ix.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by XyD Ix.
XyD Ix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. XyD Ix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
XyD Ix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maynard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by XyD Ix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XyD Ix thumps Maynard with a low kick.
XyD Ix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
XyD Ix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard walks forward, straight into a front kick from XyD Ix.
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
XyD Ix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before XyD Ix can pounce on him.
XyD Ix lands a leg kick that knocks Maynard off balance momentarily.
XyD Ix thumps Maynard with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from XyD Ix.
XyD Ix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
XyD Ix feints and then cracks Maynard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maynard down.
Maynard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for XyD Ix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XyD Ix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

XyD Ix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
XyD Ix lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by XyD Ix.
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
XyD Ix throws a nice outside leg kick.
XyD Ix throws a shot to the body.
Maynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by XyD Ix. XyD Ix obviously looking to wear him down.
XyD Ix scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
XyD Ix fakes the leg kick and cracks Maynard in the body.
Maynard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
XyD Ix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gray Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
XyD Ix throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! XyD Ix slams his shin into Maynard's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by XyD Ix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
XyD Ix throws a nice inside leg kick.
XyD Ix throws a front kick that sends Maynard stumbling back into the cage.
XyD Ix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for XyD Ix.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
XyD Ix stalling the fight.
XyD Ix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maynard takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on XyD Ix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maynard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maynard drops down looking for an ankle pick but XyD Ix pulls his leg out and moves away.
XyD Ix throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
XyD Ix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
XyD Ix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from XyD Ix.
Maynard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maynard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
XyD Ix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
XyD Ix throws a head kick that half lands.
XyD Ix lands a nice hook to Maynard's body. Maynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by XyD Ix. That's going to slow Maynard down.
XyD Ix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
XyD Ix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
XyD Ix connects with an inside leg kick.
ZyD XyD Ix seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD Ix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maynard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from XyD Ix.
XyD Ix scores with a head kick.
XyD Ix throws a head kick that half lands.
XyD Ix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
XyD Ix digs a good hook to Maynard's body.
XyD Ix cracks the inside of Maynard's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for XyD Ix.
XyD Ix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

XyD Ix moves into the clinch.
XyD Ix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from XyD Ix.
XyD Ix lands a damaging elbow.
XyD Ix lands an elbow inside that Maynard shrugs off.
Maynard takes an elbow to the forehead.
XyD Ix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
XyD Ix is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maynard is keeping busy.
XyD Ix lands an elbow that stopped Maynard in his tracks for a moment.
XyD Ix lands an elbow just above Maynard 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. XyD Ix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from XyD Ix.
Maynard tries to circle away but XyD Ix has him pinned against the cage.
XyD Ix lands an elbow that stopped Maynard in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XyD Ix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

XyD Ix lands a nice shot to the body.
XyD Ix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from XyD Ix. Maynard shrugs it off though.
XyD Ix cracks the inside of Maynard's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from XyD Ix.
A solid body kick from XyD Ix.
XyD Ix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
XyD Ix lands a leg kick that knocks Maynard off balance momentarily.
XyD Ix pushes Maynard away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
XyD Ix connects with an inside leg kick.
XyD Ix lands with a slapping head kick.

XyD Ix clinches with his opponent.
XyD Ix lands an elbow just above Maynard 's eye.
XyD Ix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maynard's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard tries to pull guard but XyD Ix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as XyD Ix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
XyD Ix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
XyD Ix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from XyD Ix.

Maynard is rocked!
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it misses.
XyD Ix lands an elbow that stopped Maynard in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maynard blocks an elbow strike from XyD Ix.
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
XyD Ix lands with a short shot to the head.
XyD Ix throws an elbow that misses.
XyD Ix throws an elbow that misses.
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
XyD Ix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD Ix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maynard's brow.
XyD Ix pushes off an throws an elbow but Maynard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maynard avoids the elbow strike from XyD Ix, against the cage.
ZyD XyD Ix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
XyD Ix is stalling here.
Maynard avoids the elbow strike from XyD Ix, against the cage.
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
XyD Ix scores with a nice hook to the head.
XyD Ix misses with an elbow over the top.
XyD Ix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD Ix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maynard's brow.
Maynard avoids a wild elbow strike from XyD Ix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD Ix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
XyD Ix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
XyD Ix misses with an elbow over the top.
XyD Ix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Ix throws an elbow but misses.
Maynard avoids the elbow strike from XyD Ix, against the cage.
XyD Ix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Ix throws an elbow but misses.
XyD Ix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
XyD Ix stalling in the clinch.
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it misses.
Maynard fails to pull guard.
XyD Ix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
XyD Ix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Ix throws an elbow but misses.
XyD Ix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD Ix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maynard's brow.
XyD Ix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
XyD Ix misses with an elbow strike.
XyD Ix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maynard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, XyD Ix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maynard blocks an elbow strike from XyD Ix.
XyD Ix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
XyD Ix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by XyD Ix.
XyD Ix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, XyD Ix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maynard's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, XyD Ix throws an elbow but misses.
Maynard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XyD Ix to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XyD Ix misses with an elbow over the top.
XyD Ix throws an elbow but it misses.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. XyD Ix smiles and moves away.
Whack! XyD Ix lands a heavy head kick that drops Maynard. The ref tackles XyD Ix to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Maynard was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). ZyD XyD Ix!
After winning the bout, ZyD XyD Ix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.