Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FFA 42: Savagery
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Kontos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Hayden gets caught napping as Kontos dives in and scores a takedown. Hayden manages to retain guard.
Kontos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Kontos from controlling successfully.
Kontos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kontos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kontos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontos cracks Hayden with a solid left hand.
Kontos is looking to advance position but Hayden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kontos is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Hayden avoids the attempt from Kontos to control.
Kontos regains half guard.
Kontos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kontos is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayden wants to free his trapped foot but Kontos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayden trying to control from Kontos's half guard. Kontos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kontos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing.
Kontos controlling Hayden's posture. #T3#
Kontos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kontos is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kontos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayden sprawls well initially but Kontos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kontos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontos controlling the action here.#T4#
Kontos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kontos in particular looking to stall.
Hayden is looking to control Kontos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayden avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Kontos there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kontos connects with a nice short shot to Hayden's temple.
Kontos is nestled in close to Hayden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hayden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontos scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stelio Kontos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hayden tries to sprawl but Kontos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kontos.
Kontos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hayden taking some punishment here, with Kontos in his half guard.
Kontos wants to take a breather but Hayden is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontos lands a nice short elbow.
Kontos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kontos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Kontos.
Kontos is thwarting Hayden's attempts to control the position.
Kontos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hayden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Hayden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kontos. #ROC#
Hayden is rocked!
Kontos working Hayden over with strikes.
Hayden is still in real trouble! Can Kontos finish him?
Kontos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hayden quite badly. Hayden pulls Kontos in close trying to recover. Kontos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hayden on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hayden doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelio Kontos!

Event: FFA 39: Psychosis
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Painlovski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Painlovski jabs at Hayden's body.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Painlovski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Painlovski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hayden under the eye.
Painlovski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden looks to land a combination but Painlovski avoids it well.
As Hayden tries to get set, Painlovski tries to push him back and clinch up but Hayden manages to avoid the attempt.
Painlovski slips a jab and a cross from Hayden.
Hayden misses with an uppercut.
Hayden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hayden misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painlovski lands a slapping body shot.
Hayden looks winded!
Painlovski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Painlovski lands with a nice body punch.
Hayden walks into a left hand. #KD#
Painlovski cracks Hayden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Painlovski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayden to stand back up!
Painlovski cracks Hayden with a left hook right on the temple and Hayden goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Painlovski lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hayden is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JungMin Painlovski!
A relieved looking JungMin Painlovski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 134
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hayden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murhaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hayden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hayden scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa lands with a kick to the temple. Hayden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Hayden misses.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Hayden is out of range.
Hayden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hayden misses with a combination
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa thuds his right hand into Hayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murhaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Hayden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Hayden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murhaa.#CL2#
Murhaa darts in and clinches Hayden up against the cage.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayden backwards.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murhaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Hayden being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayden.
A short right from Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Murhaa.
Come on Murhaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murhaa gets through Hayden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hayden is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murhaa.#T3#
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Hayden is rocked!
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Hayden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa has Hayden pressed against the cage.
Murhaa dips a shoulder and cracks Hayden with a mighty uppercut! Hayden falls back against the cage and Murhaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hayden is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murhaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhaa!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 129
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Zahav dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
A combination from Hayden does no damage.
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Hayden has been cut.
Zahav with a nice cross.
Hayden walks straight into a right hand from Zahav - that's dropped him! Zahav jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hayden from any more punishment! Hayden complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 120
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Zahav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zahav jabs at Hayden's body.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahav manages to avoid it.
Zahav lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zahav connects with a crisp jab.
Zahav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Zahav cracks Hayden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahav has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayden to stand back up!
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!
Hayden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
A combination from Hayden does no damage.
Zahav fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahav tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zahav throws a series of punches but Hayden moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Zahav.
Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zahav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayden.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Zahav avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayden takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Zahav misses the shot to the body.
Hayden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahav.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Zahav backpedaling.
Hayden tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Zahav.
Zahav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahav.
Zahav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zahav throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Zahav looks winded!
Hayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hayden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden scores with the left hand. Zahav knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hayden. Those never looked like landing.
Zahav appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zahav lands with a shot to the body.
Hayden misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Hayden.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zahav throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely. #T2#
Hayden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zahav misses with a double jab.
Zahav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayden connects with a looping right hand.
Hayden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahav backs up against the cage.
Hayden connects with a right hand. Zahav shakes it off.
Zahav takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayden lands a body shot.
Hayden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zahav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Zahav throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hayden has knocked Zahav down with a huge combo! Hayden steps away and waves a wobbly Zahav back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Zahav is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baruch Zahav has been cut.
Hayden misses with the combination.
Zahav is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayden finish him?
Hayden throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahav is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayden.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hayden has knocked Zahav down with a huge combo! Hayden steps away and waves a wobbly Zahav back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A swing and a miss from Zahav.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zahav!
Zahav dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
Hayden lands a hook that stumbles Zahav back into the cage. Hayden follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Zahav to the canvas! Hayden pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Zahav has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Hayden!
Daniel Hayden decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 46
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Hayden thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Hayden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hayden throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Hayden fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayden cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hayden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayden throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hayden connects with a body shot.#T1#
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Hayden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayden takes one to the chin there.
Hayden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Hayden lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Hayden does no damage.
Hayden looks winded!
Hayden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayden throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hayden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hayden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson jabs Hayden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
Hayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson misses the jab.
Hayden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson lunges at Hayden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayden's hand. #T3#
Hayden walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Hayden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Hayden throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hayden tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Hayden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hayden.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Hayden with an uppercut!#ROC#
Hayden is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Hayden is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Johnson!

Event: HFC 43
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Hayden tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Hayden misses. #TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hayden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith controlling the position from side mount.
Hayden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayden!
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hayden tries to control the position but Smith now has his back. #SUB#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Hayden's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hayden is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Smith!
Jack Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Severn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hayden pinned against the cage. Hayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Hayden.
A punch lands to the side of Severn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hayden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Hayden drops Severn with a beautiful combination! Severn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hayden is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Severn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Severn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hayden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Severn shoots in and drives through. Hayden sprawls well.
Hayden is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Hayden shuts the power down on Severn. Lights out, game over! Hayden is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Hayden!
Daniel Hayden was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Hayden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faup.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Hayden.
Faup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faup somewhat.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Faup drives through with a takedown into Hayden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faup working some strikes from top position.
Faup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Faup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup postures up and lands a big shot to Hayden's brow. #T1#
Faup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faup is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayden has wrist control.
Faup loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayden being controlled here, momentarily.
Faup trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden looking to control.
Faup stands up over Hayden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden wants to get back to his feet but Faup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faup controls the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Faup drops back looking for a leg! Hayden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayden manages to kick Faup off! Faup jumps back into Hayden's guard.
Faup forces his way into half guard.
Faup is controlling the pace.
Faup works his way into side control.
Faup lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Hayden prevents Faup from moving into mount.
Hayden is trying to escape the position but Faup is controlling the position.
Faup working the ground and pound.
Faup has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faup lands some shots froms side control.
Faup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Faup tries to move to full mount but Hayden actually manages to regain half guard.
Hayden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Faup scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faup is working Hayden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faup tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Hayden trying to control the position.
Faup connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Faup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Faup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faup works over Hayden with some ground and pound from guard.
Faup is stalling in the full guard.
Hayden wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faup with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Faup postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hayden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Faup, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Faup dominated that round.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Faup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayden's waist but Hayden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faup off to one side.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faup shoots in for a double leg but Hayden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faup avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Faup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hayden's guard.
Faup won't allow Hayden to get back to his feet.
Hayden has momentary wrist control but Faup slips an elbow through the middle.
Faup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Hayden pushes Faup off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Faup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Faup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faup shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayden misses with a two punch combination.
Hayden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faup circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faup darts in looking for a takedown but Hayden gets double underhooks and turns Faup into the cage.
Faup shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense.
Hayden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faup was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Faup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayden defends it nicely.
Hayden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Hayden. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Hayden leaves Faup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hayden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faup to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hayden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Faup has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Faup has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hayden uses from the top position.
Faup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faup has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Faup is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Hayden stands and steps away. Faup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Faup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
Faup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayden cracks Faup with an open hand slap.
Hayden slaps away a takedown attempt from Faup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Hayden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faup tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayden defends well and Faup ends up having to push Hayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Faup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faup is trying to pull guard but Hayden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Faup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hayden is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faup wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hayden gets underhooks to prevent Faup's takedown attempt.
Faup is looking for a takedown.
Faup is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayden to keep the fight standing.
Faup is trying to pull guard but Hayden has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Faup takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Hayden. No joy for Faup on that attempt.
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Faup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayden looks to land a combination but Faup avoids it well.
Faup is looking for a counter combo.
Hayden throws a hook to the side of Faup's head but Faup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Hayden as Faup shoots in.
Hayden leaves Faup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Faup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faup dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faup looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hayden duly obliges.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniel Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Faup clinches up against the cage.
Hayden is pressed up against the cage. Faup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hayden down to the mat. Hayden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Faup scores with a takedown into Hayden's guard.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully.
Faup lands a couple of elbows.
Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup is working hard here to advance position.
Hayden wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment.
Faup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Faup looking to sit in guard and control but Hayden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hayden is posturing up here but Faup has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayden has to tap! Slick submission there by Faup!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Faup!

Event: HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Van Der Weegh throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.#KD2#
Hayden lands a left and a right that send Van Der Weegh crashing to the mat, dazed. Hayden thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Van Der Weegh is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Willem Van Der Weegh has been cut.
Hayden connects with a superb combination that knocks Van Der Weegh out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Hayden before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Van Der Weegh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Hayden!
Daniel Hayden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Maroney drives through and clinches with Hayden against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hayden's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Maroney breaks from the clinch.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maroney throws a leg kick #KD#
and Hayden counters with a crisp one two that drops Maroney! Hayden thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maroney to his feet! Maroney is in big trouble!
Sloppy strikes from Maroney. Those never looked like landing.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Maroney avoids it well and moves away.
Hayden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Hayden sends Maroney crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hayden is motioning to the referee to let Maroney up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Maroney is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Boney Maroney has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Maroney drives through and clinches with Hayden against the cage.
Maroney is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayden finish him?
Hayden tries to break free but Maroney pushes him back against the cage.
Maroney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hayden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maroney seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maroney.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayden wants to get back to striking at distance but Maroney won't allow it.
Maroney pushes Hayden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maroney.
Maroney digs a right hand into Hayden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hayden's gas tank.
Hayden takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Maroney has Hayden pressed against the cage, preventing Hayden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maroney misses with an elbow over the top.
Maroney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maroney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maroney slips a jab from Hayden.
Maroney shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense.
Hayden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maroney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maroney looks winded!
Hayden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maroney.
Daniel Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boney Maroney.
Hayden misses with a wild combination.
Hayden misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Maroney clinches with his opponent.
Maroney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hayden throws a head punch that misses.
Maroney lands with a short shot to the head. #T2##BC2#
Maroney breaks from the clinch.
Maroney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniel Hayden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Maroney closes the distance and clinches.
Maroney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but Maroney moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maroney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hayden throws a right and a left that Maroney avoids nicely.
Hayden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Maroney.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hayden has knocked Maroney down with a huge combo! Hayden steps away and waves a wobbly Maroney back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hayden dances in with a quick combination. Maroney is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hayden snaps Maroney's head back. Maroney stumbles backwards against the cage. Hayden steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Maroney's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Maroney just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Hayden!
A relieved looking Daniel Hayden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Hayden has been cut.
Hayden misses with the combination.
Hayden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva blocks a jab.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #KD#
Silva cracks Hayden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayden to stand back up!
Silva fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hayden square on the jaw! Damn, Hayden is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Silva!
Our winner, Antonio Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 16 Calypso vs. Brogue
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Hayden swinging wildly here.
Hayden misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.
Hayden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cooper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Cooper.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayden is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Hayden circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like John Cooper has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Hayden back into the cage.#BC2#
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Hayden.
Hayden works over Cooper's head and body with a nice combination.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Daniel Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper.
Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
Cooper throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range. #CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Hayden back into the cage.#BC2#
Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayden lands a body shot.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooper at a distance.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Hayden.
Cooper looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Hayden tries to counter by clinching up but Cooper breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayden.
Cooper is looking for the big counter here.
Cooper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayden defends it nicely.
Hayden misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Cooper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Hayden misses with a double jab.
Cooper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hayden throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
Hayden swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hayden misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hayden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Cooper wants a takedown.
Cooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cooper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayden swivels and escapes.
Hayden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Hayden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Hayden pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Hayden. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Hayden misses.
Hayden misses with a double jab.
Hayden misses with a double jab.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hayden is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cooper! But no joy.
Hayden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cooper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayden defends well and Cooper ends up having to push Hayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hayden as Cooper shoots in.
Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Cooper misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hayden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cooper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cooper tries to move into range but Hayden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Hayden gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Hayden stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Cooper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hayden is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
Hayden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniel Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Hayden won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper goes for a double leg but Hayden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayden continues to drive forward.
Hayden throws a big counter combination but Cooper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Hayden avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Hayden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooper in his tracks.
Cooper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooper.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Hayden connects with the punch.
Hayden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range.
Hayden throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
Hayden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cooper sprawls and moves away.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Cooper backpedaling.
Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper looks to land a combination but Hayden avoids it well.
Hayden lands a jab to Cooper's midsection.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniel Hayden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
Cooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hayden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hayden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Hayden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayden avoiding damage as Cooper throws knees to the body.
Hayden looking to stall.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooper can do to turn this around?
Cooper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Cooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cooper prevents Hayden from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Cooper drags the fight down to the ground.
Hayden is fighting to break Cooper's control of his arms but Cooper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Cooper wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Hayden has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Hayden has him pressed against the cage.
Hayden swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hayden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Cooper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hayden lands with a nice combination. Cooper backs away looking to recover.
Cooper looks for the body kick but Hayden saw that one coming.
Hayden throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Hayden pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayden tries to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Cooper shoots for a double leg takedown but Hayden sprawls well. He's pushed Cooper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hayden throws a series of punches but Cooper moves out of range. #CL2#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
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!
Hayden being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Hayden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hayden has had enough of the clinch but Cooper keeps him there for the moment.
Cooper looking for a takedown.
Daniel Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cooper.
Hayden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cooper.
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Cooper breaks from the clinch.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Daniel Hayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper.
Hayden looks to land a combination. Cooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hayden scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayden is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Hayden circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayden misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cooper or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayden, which made it look bad.
Cooper darts in looking for a takedown but Hayden gets double underhooks and turns Cooper into the cage.
Cooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hayden lands with a nice combination. Cooper backs away looking to recover.
Hayden misses with a double jab. #T3#
Hayden throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hayden connects with a right hand. Cooper shakes it off.
Hayden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hayden as Cooper shoots in.
Hayden misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Hayden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hayden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Cooper takes the fight into the clinch.
Cooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayden pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Hayden working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Cooper pulls Hayden into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Hayden slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cooper.
Cooper trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
Cooper is not content to let Hayden control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hayden, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hayden!
A very excited looking Daniel Hayden made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1#
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Hayden.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Grant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hayden sprawls and moves away.
Hayden cracks Grant with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Delbert Grant has been cut.
A jab from Hayden finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Hayden scores with a three punch combo!
Hayden falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Grant counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grant really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Grant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant stops Hayden from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Grant is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Hayden looking for submissions off his back.
Grant controlling the action here. #SUB#
Grant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayden is just riding it out for now. Grant eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Grant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hayden is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grant is trying to work for a kimura but Hayden is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grant in particular looking to stall.
Hayden trying to control but Grant postures up. #T4#
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayden controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grant is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Hayden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Delbert Grant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hayden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Grant gets the takedown into side control.
Hayden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grant has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Grant decides to stand back up.
Hayden misses with a double jab #CL#
and Grant counters by clinching up. #TD#
Grant turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grant manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Hayden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Hayden lands a left and a right that send Grant crashing to the mat, dazed. Hayden thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!#T1#
Hayden grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Grant takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hayden cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Hayden!
Daniel Hayden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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