PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes into the arena with Kickstart blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Maynard
vs
Paakku

172 cm
27
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hopkins Athletics

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalle Paakku!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard cracks a nice hook into Paakku's ribs.
Paakku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Paakku.
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paakku was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Paakku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Paakku misses with a few strikes there.
Paakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Paakku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paakku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paakku misses with the combination.
Paakku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Paakku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paakku takes one to the side of the head.
Maynard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paakku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paakku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paakku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Paakku moved out of range nicely.
Maynard misses the jab.
Paakku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maynard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Maynard blocks the leg kick.
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Paakku.
Paakku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paakku, as that shot connected.

Maynard moves into the clinch.
Paakku is looking to break free of the clinch but Maynard has double underhooks.
Maynard lands a left hand.
Maynard lands a body punch.
Paakku looks gassed!
A short right from Maynard.
Maynard cracks Paakku with a nice body shot.
Maynard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Maynard as the two fighters clinch.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Maynard gets through Paakku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
Maynard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paakku's face.

It looks like Kalle Paakku has been cut.
Maynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paakku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Maynard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maynard.
Maynard lands with a short shot to the head.
Maynard lands with a light punch inside.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maynard with a knee to the head.
Maynard stalling.
Maynard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard landing knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maynard.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paakku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paakku is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maynard.
Maynard digs a right hand underneath Paakku's ribcage. Paakku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maynard connects with a knee to the head.
Maynard looking to throw knees to the head but Paakku is blocking nicely.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Maynard - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard cracks Paakku with a nice body shot.
Maynard connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Maynard.
Maynard cracks Paakku with a nice body shot.
Maynard lands a nice knee to the body.
Maynard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paakku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maynard is working Paakku over against the cage.
Paakku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Maynard.
Maynard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Maynard.
Maynard taking a breather.
Maynard wants to stall.
Maynard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maynard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paakkus head.
Maynard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maynard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maynard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paakku is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maynard working Paakku over with knees to the body.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Maynard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Maynard.
Maynard lands a hook that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Maynard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Maynard.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard is working Paakku over against the cage.
Maynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paakkus head.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Paakku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Maynard scores with a hook.
Paakku takes one on the button.
Paakku misses with a few strikes there.
Paakku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maynard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maynard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Maynard clinches up with Paakku and pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard lands an uppercut.
Maynard scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Maynard.
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paakku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard avoiding damage.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
Maynard pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maynard.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paakku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gray Maynard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paakku is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paakku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands a left hand.
Paakku has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Maynard cracks Paakku with a nice body shot.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
Good body shot from Maynard.
Maynard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maynard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paakku's face.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Paakku is rocked!
Maynard controlling the action here for a moment.
Maynard lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maynard is looking to control Paakku's arms but Paakku gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maynard has his back to the cage.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paakku can do to turn this around?
Paakku tries to break free but Maynard pushes him back against the cage.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Maynard landing knees to the body.
Maynard stalling the fight.
Maynard lands with a short shot to the head.
Maynard lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Maynard.
Maynard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paakku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maynard is stalling here.
Paakku wants to break free but Maynard has control.
The referee calls for Maynard to work.
Maynard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maynard crunches a lovely knee into Paakku's ribcage.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body.
Paakku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
Maynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paakku.
Maynard lands a nice knee to the body.
Maynard lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Maynard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Maynard.
Maynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paakkus head.
Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
Maynard lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maynard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maynard scores with a shoulder strike.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paakku takes a shot to the head.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard works on Paakku's body with a couple of short punches.
Maynard lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Maynard.
Maynard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maynard.
Maynard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paakku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paakku tries to circle away but Maynard has him pinned against the cage.
Maynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maynard tries a body shot but Paakku blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard has Paakku pressed against the cage, preventing Paakku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Maynard.
Maynard scores with a knee to the head.
Maynard leaning against his opponent.
Paakku wants to break free but Maynard has control.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paakku is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Maynard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paakku tries to circle away but Maynard has him pinned against the cage.
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard taking a breather.
Maynard seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Paakku is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Paakku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maynard works on Paakku's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Paakku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Maynard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maynard dodges the punch combination from Paakku.
Maynard lands a right hook to the body.
Maynard tests Paakku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maynard takes a swing at Paakku's ribcage but misses.
Paakku avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Nice uppercut there from Maynard.
Paakku avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Paakku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maynard is out of range.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paakku avoids it really well and circles away.
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Paakku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paakku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maynard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paakku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paakku wants to slow Maynard down by chopping away at his legs.
Maynard sizes up Paakku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Paakku. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kalle Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a one two combo.
Paakku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1-2. Maynard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gray Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Paakku needs to keep his hands up - Maynard had a free shot at his head there.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.
Paakku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paakku throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Maynard rushes Paakku and presses him up against the cage.
Paakku is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.
Paakku can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maynard.
Paakku is trying to push Maynard away but Maynard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paakku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maynard lands a right hand.
Paakku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paakku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray Maynard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Maynard.
Maynard lands a shoulder strike.
Maynard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maynard connects with a knee to the head.
Paakku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paakku is still on wobbly legs! Can Maynard finish him?
Paakku is trying to break free.
Paakku seems to have recovered his senses.
Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands with a short shot to the head.
Maynard misses with a knee to the head.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
Maynard stalls.
Maynard trying to stall but Paakku improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard crunches a lovely knee into Paakku's ribcage.
Paakku can't break the clinch.
Paakku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paakku tries to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paakkus head.
Paakku tries to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard trying to stall but Paakku improves his position.
Paakku wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
Paakku is looking to break free of the clinch but Maynard has double underhooks.
Paakku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Maynard has him pressed against the cage.
Maynard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paakku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maynard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paakku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paakku is keeping busy.
Maynard stalling the fight.
Maynard tries to work over Paakku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maynard.
Kalle Paakku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakku is trying to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakku takes a knee right on the jaw!

That has opened up Kalle Paakku's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maynard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard!
Gray Maynard gave a mention to Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).