PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Chilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Maynard
vs
Chilson

212 cm
24
194 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Chilson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chilson misses with the body kick
and Maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Chilson.
Chilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maynard moves out of range as Chilson strikes.
Maynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chilson at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chilson.
Chilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maynard is avoiding damage well.
Chilson working the strikes but Maynard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chilson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Maynard manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilson trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Chilson throws a strike but Maynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Maynard is working Chilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Chilson blocks nicely.

Chilson has his feet on Maynard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Chilson moves into range and clinches up with Maynard.
Chilson lands a shoulder strike.

Chilson has clasped his hands together around Maynard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An elbow from Chilson crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard defending against the ground and pound.
Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maynard defending against the ground and pound.
Maynard holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Chilson controlling the position.
Chilson wants to take a breather but Maynard manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chilson.
Chilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chilson wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilson looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Chilson wriggles free and stands up.
Chilson throws a one two combo.

It looks like Dwayne Maynard has been cut.
Chilson throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard shoots for a takedown but Chilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maynard slips a jab and a cross from Chilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chilson jabs at Maynard's body.
Chilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Chilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Chilson misses with a head kick.
Chilson scores with a nice strike.

Chilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maynard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chilson with the ground and pound but Maynard regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chilson is looking to stall here but Maynard recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Chilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Maynard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maynard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Chilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maynard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maynard throws the left hand but Chilson avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard looks to land a combination but Chilson avoids it well.

Chilson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Chilson wants to stand and escape but Maynard is having none of it.

Maynard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chilson throws a low kick, looking for Maynard's leg but Maynard calmly moves out of range.
Chilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Chilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Chilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maynard can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chilson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Chilson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard has Chilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maynard gets an underhook and turns Chilson into the cage.
Chilson lands a shot to the body.
Maynard gets through Chilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Maynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Chilson has managed to clinch.
Maynard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maynard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chilson tries to avoid it but Maynard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chilson to the ground. Chilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Chilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chilson wants to control for a moment but Maynard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Chilson trying to pass the guard but Maynard defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chilson is just content to waste time from the top position. Maynard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Maynard is trying to control the position but Chilson postures up.
Chilson looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jake Chilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maynard is controlling him.
Maynard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Chilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Maynard's cut.
That's time! Maynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Chilson instigates a clinch.
Chilson has a couple of punches blocked by Maynard.
Maynard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maynard rather than just go for the knockout.
Chilson connects with a looping right hand.

Chilson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maynard on his heels. He'll look to pass Maynard's guard now, I'm sure.
Chilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chilson is working Maynard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maynard pulls Chilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Chilson from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chilson looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Chilson wants to stand up but Maynard is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maynard landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chilson is looking to stand back up but Maynard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chilson.
Maynard drops an elbow to the side of Chilson's head.
Chilson pushes Maynard off looking to stand but Maynard dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maynard lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Chilson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maynard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Chilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maynard is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Chilson.

Chilson has hold of one of Maynard's legs. Maynard is fighting the takedown attempt but Chilson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Maynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chilson postures up in Maynard's guard and throws a big left but Maynard blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Chilson from controlling successfully.
Chilson looking to sit in guard and control but Maynard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jake Chilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maynard prevents Chilson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Chilson has wrist control.
Dwayne Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chilson is looking to stand up but Maynard isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Chilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chilson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Chilson!
Jake Chilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.