PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocciano Mabaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haynes comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2 by Blur. Rocciano Mabaer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Haynes
vs
Mabaer

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocciano Mabaer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes takes a swing at Mabaer's ribcage but misses.
Haynes looks to land a combination but Mabaer avoids it well.
Daniel Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mabaer misses with a takedown attempt - Haynes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haynes misses with a wild combination.
Haynes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haynes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haynes avoids the head kick by Mabaer.

Mabaer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haynes, pushing him back against the cage.
Mabaer lands with a left to the head.
Mabaer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Mabaer manages to get underhooks.
Mabaer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haynes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daniel Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocciano Mabaer.
Mabaer shoots in and drives through. Haynes sprawls well.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Mabaer avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes wants to slow Mabaer down by chopping away at his legs.
Haynes tries a head kick but it misses.
Mabaer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haynes avoids it really well and circles away.
Haynes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Haynes misses.
Haynes throws a leg kick but Mabaer checks it.
Mabaer throws a series of punches but Haynes moves out of range.
Mabaer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haynes was well out of range. Poor timing from Mabaer.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haynes stuffs the takedown attempt from Mabaer. Mabaer gets slowly back to his feet.
Haynes misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Haynes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes throws a combination that misses
and Mabaer counters with a low kick, right behind Haynes 's knee.
Haynes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Haynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mabaer moves into the clinch.
Haynes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Mabaer on the inside.
Haynes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabaer prevents it.
Haynes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mabaer.
Haynes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabaer prevents it.
Mabaer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes tries for a takedown. No joy.

Mabaer pulls guard successfully.
Haynes throws an elbow that misses. Mabaer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haynes's guard. Nice move by Mabaer!

Mabaer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haynes, up you get!
Mabaer shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Haynes as Mabaer shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes throws a head kick but Mabaer moves out of range.
Mabaer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haynes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mabaer somewhat.
Haynes misses with a double jab.
Haynes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mabaer slips a jab and a cross from Haynes.
Mabaer shoots in looking for a takedown but Haynes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mabaer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Haynes.
Mabaer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haynes's waist but Haynes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mabaer off to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haynes tries to land a leg kick but Mabaer saw it coming and moves away.
Haynes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mabaer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Haynes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haynes throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haynes throws a sloppy head kick and Mabaer moves out of range easily.
Haynes throws a right hand that Mabaer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mabaer also avoids with ease.
Mabaer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Mabaer misses with a takedown attempt - Haynes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniel Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haynes throws a combination that misses
and Mabaer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Haynes misses with a double jab
and Mabaer counters with a solid body kick.
Mabaer misses with a takedown attempt - Haynes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mabaer shoots in for a takedown but Haynes shows good takedown defense.
Daniel Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocciano Mabaer.
Haynes misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mabaer.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mabaer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mabaer blocks a head kick by Haynes.

Haynes tries to keep at a distance but Mabaer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mabaer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mabaer drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haynes postures up in Mabaer's guard and throws a big left but Mabaer blocks it.
Haynes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mabaer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haynes lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Haynes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Haynes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mabaer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mabaer has escaped and now he's on top!

Mabaer stands up from Haynes's guard - Mabaer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mabaer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mabaer shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haynes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Mabaer avoids nicely.
Haynes misses with a few strikes there.
Mabaer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haynes wants to land a leg kick but Mabaer is out of range.
Haynes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haynes throws a right hand that Mabaer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mabaer also avoids with ease.
Mabaer avoids the body shot from Haynes.
Haynes throws a right and a left that Mabaer avoids nicely.
Mabaer dives in and grabs Haynes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haynes pushes down on Mabaer's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabaer moves out of range of the leg kick from Haynes.
Haynes feints a jab promting Mabaer to slip. Haynes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mabaer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mabaer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haynes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mabaer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haynes throws a right hand that Mabaer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mabaer also avoids with ease.
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mabaer is defended easily by Haynes.
Mabaer throws a head kick but Haynes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Haynes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Haynes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Haynes throws a head kick but Mabaer moves out of range.
Daniel Haynes is winning the standup battle so far.
Haynes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mabaer walks into a stiff left hand from Haynes.
Haynes tries to land a leg kick but Mabaer saw it coming and moves away.
Haynes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haynes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haynes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mabaer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haynes as he avoids it easily.
Haynes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mabaer tries for a takedown but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocciano Mabaer.
Haynes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mabaer throws a series of strikes that have Haynes backpedaling.
Haynes tries to bum rush Mabaer with a series of wild strikes but Mabaer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haynes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mabaer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes throws a right hand that Mabaer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mabaer also avoids with ease.
Haynes is looking to score with low kicks.

Mabaer rushes Haynes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haynes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabaer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haynes tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Haynes can't get the takedown.

Mabaer jumps guard and drags Haynes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Haynes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabaer controls Haynes momentarily but Haynes frees himself.
Haynes throwing strikes but missing.
Mabaer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haynes.
Mabaer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haynes is controlling him.
Haynes stands up over Mabaer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haynes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes throwing strikes from guard but Mabaer blocks nicely.
Mabaer is looking to stand up but Haynes isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haynes drops back looking for a leg! Mabaer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mabaer manages to kick Haynes off! Haynes jumps back into Mabaer's guard.
Haynes stopping the sweep attempt from Mabaer.
Mabaer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haynes.
Haynes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mabaer's head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mabaer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haynes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mabaer.
Mabaer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mabaer pushes down on Haynes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rocciano Mabaer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Haynes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Haynes.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haynes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Daniel Haynes!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Daniel Haynes!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Daniel Haynes!

Daniel Haynes wins by unanimous decision!
Daniel Haynes took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to my family for all the support and sacrifices they have made'.