Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Hayden swings for the body but Harvey moves out of range.
Hayden misses with a hook.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harvey.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Hayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayden thumps Harvey with a low kick.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Hayden ducks right into an uppercut from Harvey.
Jab by Harvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey misses the body punch
and Hayden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.
Harvey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Hayden. Beautiful body shot.
Hayden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
Harvey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a low kick as Harvey jumps back.
Harvey misses with a two punch combination.
Harvey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harvey misses with a left hand
letting Hayden counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alec Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayden throws an overhand right that lands on Harvey's shoulder, as Harvey tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Hayden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvey. Harvey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harvey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hayden misses with a straight left.
Harvey misses with a hook.
Harvey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one. #T2#
Harvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hayden 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.
A quick step to the side and Harvey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey cracks Hayden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harvey misses with a hook.
Hayden wants to slow Harvey down by chopping away at his legs.
Harvey avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Hayden avoids them all with ease.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Hayden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Harvey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harvey.
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Harvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayden lands a body shot.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
A left and a right from Harvey both land. Nice combination.
Harvey lands a jab to the nose.
Harvey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayden's head.
Harvey throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Harvey. #TD2#
Harvey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Harvey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hayden uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Harvey is trying to get back to half guard.
Harvey can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hayden looks up at the clock and then as Harvey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hayden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hayden wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayden cracks Harvey with a big right hand but Harvey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Harvey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Harvey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Harvey moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
Hayden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harvey rather than just go for the knockout.
Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Harvey misses.
And Hayden responds with a good body kick, but Harvey manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Harvey.
Alec Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey throws a one two combo.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Harvey throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely.
Harvey jabs at Hayden's body.
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 ducks right into an uppercut from Harvey.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.#T1#
Hayden moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Harvey lands with a hook. Hayden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hayden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hayden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Hayden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harvey.
Harvey lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey checks a low kick from Hayden.
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Harvey steps away.
Hayden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harvey eats them both and turns towards Hayden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden blocks a jab.
Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey works over Hayden's head and body with a nice combination.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?#T2#
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey at a distance.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Harvey throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Hayden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Harvey misses with a looping right.
Harvey misses with a body shot
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Hayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Harvey. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harvey enables Hayden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harvey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Hayden content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Harvey has locked up a guillotine! Harvey's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hayden is holding on here and Harvey must be using up a lot of energy. Hayden has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Harvey gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alec Harvey!
Our winner, Alec Harvey, 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: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Lynar gets caught flat footed, as Hayden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynar is pulling down on Hayden's head. It's preventing any offense from Hayden, at least for the moment.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lynar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Lynar is keeping the position.
Lynar is trying to control the position but Hayden postures up. #SUB2#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynar's head.
Hayden working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Lynar looking for a triangle here. Hayden is fighting it but it looks tight! Lynar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hayden is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harvey jabs Hayden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Harvey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harvey cracks Hayden with a good jab.
Harvey misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Harvey 's knee.
Hayden wants to land a leg kick but Harvey is out of range.
Hayden works Harvey's body with a nice hook.
Harvey jabs Hayden right on the nose. Hayden blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey with a jab.
Hayden lands with a hook. Harvey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harvey misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Hayden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hayden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harvey throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
An attempted straight right counter from Harvey misses the target.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
Harvey swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden 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.
Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayden throws out the jab. #T2#
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harvey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
Hayden misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Harvey punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Harvey swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Harvey misses the target.
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Harvey misses the target.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hayden throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Harvey steps away.
Harvey misses with the combination.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
Hayden swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Hayden is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey misses the body punch #CL2#
and Hayden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harvey is leaning against Hayden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harvey tries to work over Hayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harvey lands with a right to the head.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayden jumps guard but Harvey stands there with Hayden around his waist. Hayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Harvey.
Harvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land. #T4##BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayden missing with a left hand there. Harvey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Hayden misses with a wild combination.
Harvey works over Hayden's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden jabs Harvey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harvey misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harvey rather than just go for the knockout.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hayden moves out of range as Harvey strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Harvey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters with a right hand to the body.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey lands a nice looking body shot.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
Alec Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Hayden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harvey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harvey throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Harvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden.
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!
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden advances position into side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harvey is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Harvey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harvey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harvey defending against the ground and pound.
Harvey is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harvey is being controlled here.
Harvey taking a bit of punishment here - Hayden scoring with strikes.
Harvey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayden trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Harvey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Hayden working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Harvey is rocked!#T2#
Harvey tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden is putting a hurting on Harvey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Harvey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayden taking a breather here.
Hayden is continuing to stall.
Hayden scoring with punches and elbows.
Hayden wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Hayden cracks Harvey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Harvey wants to control but Hayden postures up.
Hayden controls the position.
Hayden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harvey down.
Harvey is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it.
Hayden cracks Harvey with a big elbow.
Hayden scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Harvey is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hayden can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Hayden!
After winning the bout, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 48
Date: Oct 12, 2023

#R1#
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayden throws a counter combo.
Savage lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
A shot to the body from Savage misses
and Hayden counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Hayden to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Hayden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayden trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Hayden trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage is looking to stand up but Hayden isn't so interested in that idea.
Hayden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayden throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Savage tries to stand but Hayden is controlling from the bottom.
Hayden has Savage pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Hayden looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden looking to control. #T3#
Hayden is adopting a defensive guard.
Hayden working a defensive guard here.
Hayden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hayden throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage wants to stand up but Hayden is controlling him.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayden stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayden is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayden has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden 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#
Savage misses with a straight left.
Hayden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD#
Savage lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Savage throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hayden's head, knocking him out cold! Savage is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Royal Savage!
A relieved looking The Royal Savage 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: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
A nice combination there by Hayden.
Lynar throws a sloppy body shot
and Hayden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hayden tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Lynar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden wants to control but Lynar is keeping busy.
Hayden moves into full guard.
Lynar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynar trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Lynar is really struggling to control Hayden but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Lynar controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hayden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lynar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hayden.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lynar trying to control the action but Hayden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.#SUB#
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayden is defending well. #SUB#
Lynar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hayden is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lynar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayden is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hayden gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lynar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Lynar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynar is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Lynar content to stall in guard here.
Lynar tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
Hayden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
That's time! Lynar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
Lynar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynar lands a right hook to the body.
Lynar checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hayden.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Lynar sees coming a mile off.
Lynar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Lynar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hayden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayden misses with a low kick. #CL#
Lynar closes the distance and pushes Hayden back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hayden.
Hayden stops a takedown attempt from Lynar.
A right hand to the body from Hayden. #T1##BC2#
Hayden manages to break the clinch.
Lynar connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lynar takes the fight into the clinch.
Hayden is looking to break free of the clinch but Lynar has double underhooks.
Hayden looking to throw knees to the head but Lynar is blocking nicely.
Hayden stalling the fight.
Hayden is trying to stall.
Hayden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hayden trying to control the position but instead, Lynar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayden into the cage.
Lynar tries for a takedown but Hayden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastion Lynar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Hayden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lynar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayden tries to break the clinch but Lynar is controlling the position. #TD#
Lynar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Lynar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Lynar!#REVR#
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard.
Lynar trying to control from Hayden's half guard. Hayden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Lynar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lynar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayden looking to control.
Lynar content to stall in guard here.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hayden working for a triangle but Lynar defends it easily.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?
Lynar wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lynar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lynar controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Hayden is keeping the position.
Hayden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastion Lynar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hayden shoots for a takedown but Lynar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lynar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynar is able to avoid easily.
Lynar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Hayden gets caught napping as Lynar dives in and scores a takedown. Hayden manages to retain guard.
Sebastion Lynar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard. #SUB#
Lynar seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Lynar sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden tries to get to full guard but Lynar has control of the leg.
Lynar trying to control the action but Hayden is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Lynar seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lynar in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayden works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lynar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Lynar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynar. #SUB#
Lynar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Lynar is working for a kimura but Hayden is defending it quite comfortably.
Hayden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lynar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Hayden controls Lynar momentarily but Lynar frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lynar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Lynar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hayden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastion Lynar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lynar, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Hayden dips to his left and cracks Chandler with an uppercut!
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler works the jab nicely.
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Chandler lands with a cross.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Chandler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Chandler tries to sprawl but Hayden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler moves into full guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayden's guard. #REVR#
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayden has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayden's head.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayden working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Chandler is sitting in close to Hayden's body. Hayden has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chandler is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chandler is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hayden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Hayden!
A victorious Clay Hayden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Hayden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Hayden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hayden was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Hayden dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith controlling the position.
Hayden preventing the sweep.
Hayden passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayden.
Smith trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
Hayden controlling the action here.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Hayden advancing to mount.
Hayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith has hold of Hayden's hands but Hayden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Hayden has control of the leg.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to kick Hayden off but Hayden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hayden is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayden controlling the action here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayden is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hayden on the side of the head.
Smith swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
It looked like Hayden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayden cracks Smith with a good jab.
Hayden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hayden misses its target.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Hayden counters with a nice body kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.#T4#
Hayden lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hayden clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith scores with a jab. Hayden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hayden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Hayden scores with a leg kick.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hayden.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
Hayden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Hayden.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.
Smith lands a body shot. #BC#
Hayden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayden lands with a cross.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayden.
Hayden tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#Hayden is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden is aggressively charging in as Smith backs up avoiding any damage. Smith tosses out a jab and Hayden runs right into it face first! Hayden is out cold! Smith dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hayden's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nfld FN 43
Date: Jun 15, 2023

#R1#
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Hayden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
A shot to the body from Hayden misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Hayden throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a jab to the body
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayden walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Hayden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Chandler.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayden.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Hayden's belly button to the back.
Hayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Hayden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayden thinking.
Hayden misses with a kick to the body
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A big left from Chandler misses. #T4#
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chandler really felt that one!
Hayden misses with a body punch
and Chandler counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler moves out of range as Hayden throws a body kick.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hayden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one. #T1#
Hayden throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler slips a straight right by Hayden.
Hayden is looking to wear down Chandler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayden takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Hayden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hayden tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Chandler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Good work by Chandler as he checks the leg kick.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Hayden was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chandler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hayden misses the target.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayden takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Hayden moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Chandler blocks the leg kick.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chandler just manages to avoid it.
Hayden misses with a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hayden scores with a nice right hand.
Hayden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler blocks a head kick by Hayden.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Hayden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chandler throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Hayden's head back.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Hayden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hayden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Hayden seems unphased.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Chandler backpedaling.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden slips a straight right by Chandler.
Chandler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Chandler avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
As Chandler tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Chandler manages to avoid the attempt.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chandler lunges at Hayden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayden's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayden stuns Chandler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chandler takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden tried to score with a low kick but Chandler checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Chandler misses.
Chandler misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hayden shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
A quick step to the side and Hayden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chandler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chandler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Hayden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Chandler 's knee.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Hayden's head back.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Chandler.
Well Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 31
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Hayden's defenses.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden scores with a shot to the body.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Hayden moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hayden taking a breather.
Smith 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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith defending well as Hayden loads up on a big left hand.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayden is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range. #T1#
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hayden is looking to clinch.
Hayden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Hayden 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.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.#CL2#
Hayden forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayden delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Hayden avoids the head kick by Smith. #T2#
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayden looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Hayden lands with a good body shot.
Hayden lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Hayden moves away from the strike by Smith.
Hayden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Hayden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden with the inside leg kick.
Hayden lands a high kick!
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Hayden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayden trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith pulls Hayden in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayden trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Hayden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Hayden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a low kick as Hayden jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith lands a nice hook to Hayden's body. Hayden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayden throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayden - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayden. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hayden backs away looking to recover.
Hayden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1#
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Hayden stumbling back into the cage.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Hayden shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden misses with an uppercut.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayden. Hayden gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Hayden postures up.
Smith has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Hayden wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Hayden is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Hayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.#TD2#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hayden wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Hayden working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Smith is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it. #T4#
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Hayden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith wants to control but Hayden postures up.
Hayden taking a breather here.
Smith parries the strikes from Hayden easily there. Hayden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden fails with a takedown attempt.
As Hayden backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Smith throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Hayden throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hayden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Smith throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayden momentarily.
Hayden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith tries to work over Hayden's front leg with a kick but Hayden checks it. #CL2#
Hayden moves into the clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden checks a low kick from Smith.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A nice side step and Hayden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden. #T2#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hayden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Hayden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Donk. Hayden catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Smith moves forwards but Hayden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Hayden as he checks the leg kick.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Hayden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Good leg kick by Smith.
Nice straight punches there by Hayden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hayden.
Hayden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Hayden is out of range.
Hayden tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryant Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Smith throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hayden swinging wildly here.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Hayden backs away looking to recover.
Hayden defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Hayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Hayden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Hayden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Hayden into the cage.
Hayden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Hayden wants to clinch.
Hayden misses with a head kick.
Hayden tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Smith throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hayden! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryant Smith waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 29
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Savage steps away.#KD#
Savage lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Savage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hayden is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
Hayden circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Savage. Hayden falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). The Royal Savage!
A relieved looking The Royal Savage 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: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Hayden.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Hayden clinches.
Hayden missing with knees to the body.
Hayden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayden throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Hayden breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden scores with a spinning back kick!
Hayden tries to clinch up but Dell circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hayden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dell thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a shoot takedown. Dell fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Dell managing to control the position.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Dell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hayden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hayden controlling from the top position.
Dell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayden throws a big right hand that misses.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
Dell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden won't allow Dell to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayden with a nice cross.
Hayden works the jab nicely.#T3#
Dell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Dell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dell throws a leg kick but Hayden checks it.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayden throws a push kick but Dell slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dell. That's going to slow Hayden down.
Dell throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Dell is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Dell managing to control the position.
Hayden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hayden trying to control but Dell is working from the bottom.
Hayden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hayden darts in looking for a takedown but Dell gets double underhooks and turns Hayden into the cage.
Dell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Dell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayden to score with a decent uppercut.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dell misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters with a solid body kick.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dell scores with a head kick. Hayden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dell thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it
and Hayden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dell is defended easily by Hayden.#T1#
Hayden cracks Dell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Hayden.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden misses with a double jab
and Dell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Hayden. #TD2#
Hayden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayden is in Dell's guard.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dell has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden wants to control from the top but Dell keeps moving.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
Dell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dell being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dell is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayden counters with a good, hard body kick but Dell shrugs it off.
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Dell.
Dell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden lands a glancing blow to the side of Dell's head.#T4#
Hayden throws a head kick that Dell semi-blocks.
Hayden shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Dell's front leg but catches the back leg as Dell tries to avoid it.
Hayden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hayden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dell on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden scores with a hook to the body. Dell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hayden connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Hayden gets tackled into the cage by Dell. Dell maintains the clinch.
Hayden tries to pull guard but Dell won't allow it.
Joshi Dell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
A frustrated look appears on Hayden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hayden.
Dell is pressed up against the cage. Hayden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dell down to the mat. Dell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dell. That did some damage!
Hayden lands a jab to Dell's midsection.
Hayden checks a low kick from Dell.
Hayden connects with a body shot that sends Dell's belly button to the back.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dell closes the distance and clinches up with Hayden, looking for a takedown. Dell pushes Hayden against the cage but Hayden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden shoots in and drives through. Dell sprawls well.
Dell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayden lands a really nice looking cross but Dell seems unphased.
Hayden looks for a takedown but Dell sprawls well.#T1#
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Dell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hayden scores with a hook.
Hayden tests Dell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden.
It looked like Dell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joshi Dell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dell counters with a good low kick that Hayden was not able to check. #T2#
Hayden looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dell to counter with a crisp jab.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Dell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hayden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hayden clinches up against the cage.
Hayden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dell gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Dell jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dell pulls Hayden in to control the position.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Dell is keeping the position.
Dell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hayden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dell wants to sweep here but Hayden controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dell holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dell will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dell.
Hayden scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dell misses with a takedown
and Hayden counters with a right hand to the body.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Dell does no damage.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayden lands with a nice body kick.
Hayden looks to land a combination but Dell avoids it well.
As Hayden backs away, Dell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden counters with a leg kick.
Hayden keeps Dell at a distance using the push kick.
Dell looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dell shoots in but Hayden avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayden 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay 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: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Hayden misses with a head kick.
OByrne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hayden thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne counters with an inside leg kick.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne throws a left and a right that both miss
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hayden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
OByrne throws a hook to the side of Hayden's head but Hayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayden, as that shot connected.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hayden feints the counter takedown.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but OByrne steps away.#T1#
OByrne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
OByrne lands a head kick. Hayden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Hayden connects with a looping right hand.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hayden darts in and clinches OByrne up against the cage.#BC#
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Hayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden slips a jab from OByrne.
Hayden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OByrne doesn't seem bothered though.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne swinging wildly here.
Hayden moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.
An attempted straight right counter from OByrne misses the target.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a big shot that misses.
Hayden scores with the left hand. OByrne knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Hayden as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OByrne throws out the jab.
Hayden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hayden backs away, OByrne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hayden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayden stalling.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Hayden backwards.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OByrne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Hayden jumps guard but OByrne stands there with Hayden around his waist. Hayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Hayden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayden checks a low kick from OByrne.
An inside leg kick from Hayden misses.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Hayden manages to avoid it.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayden.
OByrne is looking to counter punch.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Hayden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from OByrne.
OByrne fails to land with a series of punches.
OByrne throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Hayden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OByrne's guard.
OByrne is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hayden dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Hayden's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hayden shoots for a double leg takedown but OByrne sprawls well. He's pushed Hayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph OByrne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OByrne throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
OByrne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hayden.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayden looks to throw a body kick
and OByrne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Hayden.
OByrne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayden checks a leg kick.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden walks into a left hand. #T1#
OByrne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hayden checks it well.
Hayden slips under a jab from OByrne.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from OByrne.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne 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 lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Hayden misses
and OByrne counters with a series of strikes. Hayden will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
OByrne misses with a straight left.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can OByrne finish him?
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hayden seems to have recovered his senses.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hayden under the eye.
OByrne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
OByrne feints with a jab and clips Hayden right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Hayden is sent crashing into the canvas and OByrne leaps in for the kill! Hayden tries to get to his feet but OByrne is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Hayden is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph OByrne!
A victorious Joseph OByrne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 21
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Hayden tries a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
Zwirn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Zwirn.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Hayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zwirn.
Zwirn misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Hayden counters by clinching up.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden tries to land knees in the clinch but Zwirn avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zwirn taking a breather.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayden blocks an uppercut.
Hayden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayden.
Hayden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.
Zwirn working aggressively here.
Hayden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zwirn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zwirn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayden backwards. #T2#
Hayden is pushing Zwirn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hayden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Hayden to work. #BC2#
Hayden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn avoids the head kick by Hayden.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Zwirn sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Hayden closes the distance and pushes Zwirn back into the cage.
Zwirn takes a shot to the head.
Zwirn working aggressively here.
Zwirn misses with the head strike. #T3#
Zwirn slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zwirn throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zwirn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwirn's face.
Hayden has had enough of the clinch but Zwirn keeps him there for the moment.
Hayden misses with a knee to the head.
Zwirn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayden can't find room to land a body shot as Zwirn controls the action.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Zwirn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zwirn misses with the head strike.
Hayden just leaning against Zwirn, taking a breather.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayden.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn misses with some punches.
Hayden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zwirn's elbow.
Zwirn prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Zwirn stalling against the cage.
Hayden takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayden controlling the action here for a moment.
Hayden stalling in the clinch but Zwirn improves position.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayden.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frederick Zwirn 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#
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden tries to counter with a clinch but Zwirn shakes him off and moves away.
Hayden throws a shot to the body.
Hayden tests Zwirn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwirn lands a jab-cross combination.
Hayden slips under a jab from Zwirn.
Hayden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zwirn blocks it well.
Hayden moves forwards but Zwirn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Zwirn lands.#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Hayden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
A jab from Zwirn misses.
Zwirn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayden seems to have recovered his senses.
Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederick Zwirn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zwirn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayden eats them both and turns towards Zwirn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hayden misses with a straight left. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a leg kick
and Zwirn counters with a left to the body.
Zwirn throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Zwirn tries to clinch but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden is looking for the big counter here.
Hayden lands a head kick!
Zwirn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hayden misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zwirn misses the shot to the body.
Hayden looks to land a body kick but Zwirn moved away.
Zwirn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayden finds it's way round the side to connect with Zwirn's head.
A slow jab from Zwirn misses its intended target.
Hayden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Zwirn throws a nice looking combination but Hayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwirn throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Zwirn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwirn takes one to the side of the head.
Hayden slips a jab and a cross from Zwirn.
Hayden tries a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
A big right from Zwirn misses.
Zwirn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zwirn connects with a jab.#CL2#
Hayden has managed to clinch.
Hayden blocks an uppercut.
Zwirn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayden backwards.
Frederick Zwirn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zwirn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zwirn misses with some punches. #T3#
Zwirn dips a shoulder and cracks Hayden with a mighty uppercut! Hayden falls back against the cage and Zwirn 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 - Zwirn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 19
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Chan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayden's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Hayden.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
As Chan tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Chan manages to avoid the attempt.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden counters with a good low kick that Chan was not able to check. #TD#
Hayden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hayden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayden working some strikes from top position.
Hayden controlling from the top position.
Hayden preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hayden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chan keeping full guard, as Hayden tries to pass.
Hayden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.
Hayden won't allow Chan to sweep him here.
Hayden postures up and lands a big shot to Chan's brow.
Hayden scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hayden preventing the sweep.
Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
Hayden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hayden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
Hayden controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chan in his tracks. #CL#
Hayden forces Chan back against the cage and clinches.
Hayden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hayden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden lands a head kick!
Hayden works over Chan's head and body with a nice combination.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Hayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Chan's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden cracks Chan with a solid left hand.
Hayden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Chan is trying to keep Hayden in close.
Hayden advances to half guard.
Hayden not doing much here.
Chan tries to get to full guard but Hayden has control of the leg.
Chan is in trouble now - Hayden has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Hayden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayden. Chan shrugs it off though.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hayden lands with a kick to the temple. Chan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Chan gets caught napping as Hayden dives in and scores a takedown. Chan manages to retain guard.
Chan is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Hayden chips away with some ground and pound.
Chan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hayden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chan! #REVB##T1#
Hayden manages to get back to half guard.
Chan is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hayden is adopting a defensive guard.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hayden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Chan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hayden throws up his legs and catches Chan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hayden! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay 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: Nfld live 18
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Hayden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hayden tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage!#CL#
Hayden tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sitsongrit pulls guard successfully.
Hayden prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden being controlled here momentarily.
Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Hayden preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Hayden is controlling the position. #SUB#
Hayden lying in Sitsongrit's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hayden taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Showtime Sitsongrit!
Showtime Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 29
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Kiloe shoots in for a double leg but Hayden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiloe looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiloe is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kiloe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Hayden throws a solid leg kick but Kiloe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hayden.
Kiloe is looking for the big counter here.
Kiloe throws a series of punches but Hayden moves out of range.
Kiloe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Kiloe does no damage.
Kiloe shoots for a takedown but Hayden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Kiloe.
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayden throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Hayden finds it's target.
Hayden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiloe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kiloe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayden misses with a kick to the body.
A combination from Kiloe does no damage.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kiloe misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Hayden clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hayden gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kiloe is refusing to be controlled, as Hayden sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kiloe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hayden passes into side control!
Kiloe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hayden trying to control the action but Kiloe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiloe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Kiloe is trying to work for a sweep but Hayden has mounted him!
Kiloe is trying to escape the mount.
Hayden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden with shots to the head and body - Kiloe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kiloe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hayden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hayden breaks from Kiloe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Kiloe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Hayden.#T3#
Hayden working Kiloe over with strikes here.
Kiloe is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayden wants to control the pace but Kiloe is squirming around nicely.
Kiloe is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiloe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hayden working the head and body with strikes.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kiloe tries to get to full guard but Hayden has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kiloe actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Hayden is nestled in close to Kiloe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Kiloe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiloe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kiloe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayden looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hayden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiloe can't escape the position.
Hayden working Kiloe over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden controlling his opponent.
Kiloe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden 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#
Kiloe 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.
A big left from Kiloe misses.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiloe's sensitive parts.
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kiloe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hayden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiloe, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiloe is working Hayden over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiloe.
Kiloe pushes Hayden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiloe lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiloe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hayden manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Kiloe has his foot on Hayden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayden works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hayden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiloe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hayden has managed to get both his arms back between Kiloe's legs - danger averted.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Kiloe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kiloe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayden tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiloe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kiloe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kiloe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kiloe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayden defends well.
Kiloe is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayden trying to control but Kiloe is working from the bottom.
Hayden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiloe is not content to let Hayden control the position.#SUB2#
Kiloe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiloe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayden pulls his head out easily.
Hayden tries to pass to full mount but Kiloe defends it.
Kiloe wants to get back to full guard but Hayden has mounted him!
Kiloe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hayden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiloe is looking to escape.
Hayden lands a nice shot to the head.
Kiloe regains half guard.
Kiloe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiloe.#SUB2#
Kiloe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hayden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kiloe.
Kiloe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayden off and has taken his back!
Hayden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hayden is working hard here to advance position.
Kiloe punches Hayden on the ear.
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Kiloe is trying to stick to Hayden's back but Hayden is turning into Kiloe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kiloe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hayden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hayden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kiloe keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hayden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiloe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hayden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kiloe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiloe dives in and grabs Hayden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayden pushes down on Kiloe's head and hops out.
Hayden tries to work over Kiloe's front leg with a kick but Kiloe checks it.
Kiloe is looking to clinch.
Kiloe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Hayden.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayden circles away.
Kiloe misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden jabs Kiloe right on the nose. Kiloe blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiloe at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Hayden walks into a straight right hand from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Hayden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Kiloe instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kiloe fails to land. #BC#
Hayden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiloe throws a combination that misses
and Hayden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiloe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiloe works over Hayden's head and body with a nice combination.
Kiloe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiloe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Hayden lands with a right hand.
A combination from Kiloe does no damage.
Hayden tries to counter with a takedown but Kiloe is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiloe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Hayden misses with a head kick.
Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pete Kiloe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hayden digs a good body shot into Kiloe's ribs.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiloe throws a shot to the body.
Kiloe misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hayden counters by clinching up. #BC#
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hayden forces Kiloe back against the cage and clinches.
Hayden lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kiloe.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiloe misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hayden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Hayden circles away.
Hayden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Kiloe has closed the distance and engaged Hayden in a clinch. #T3#
Hayden lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards. #BC#
Hayden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayden is looking to wear down Kiloe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Hayden.
Kiloe fails with the takedown
and Hayden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Kiloe.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiloe. That did some damage!
Hayden circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kiloe has Hayden up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Pete Kiloe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Hayden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Hayden.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kiloe's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Kiloe drives through and clinches with Hayden against the cage.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiloe digs a right hand into Hayden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hayden's gas tank.
Hayden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Kiloe digs a right hand into Hayden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hayden's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Kiloe as the two fighters clinch.
Kiloe cracks Hayden with a nice body shot.
Hayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayden tries to work over Kiloe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiloe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiloe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiloe tries to work over Hayden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
Our winner, Clay Hayden, 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.
The defeated Pete Kiloe had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Nfld fight night 27
Date: Nov 10, 2022

#R1#
Hayden 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.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hayden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnes will feel that in the morning.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Hayden counters with a big head kick but Barnes shrugs it off.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Hayden throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Hayden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hayden drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hayden.#T1#
Hayden walks into a left hand.
Hayden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hayden lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayden.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick by Hayden misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Hayden.
Adam Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Hayden slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hayden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hayden slips a jab from Barnes.
Hayden throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Hayden misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Hayden's body.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Hayden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes misses with a double jab
enabling Hayden to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a push kick but Hayden slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes misses the jab.
As Barnes looks to move away, Hayden throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayden. Barnes shrugs it off though.
Barnes is looking to slow Hayden down with leg kicks.
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Barnes. #T4#
Hayden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hayden throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden checks the leg kick.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Hayden's leg. Hayden is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayden.
Hayden misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Barnes throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Hayden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Hayden looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayden scores with a nice body kick.
Hayden slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Hayden is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes moves out of range as Hayden throws a body kick.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hayden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayden misses with a head kick. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hayden doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Hayden
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Hayden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
Hayden misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hayden is able to avoid easily.
Hayden slips a straight right by Barnes.
Hayden throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Hayden slips under a jab.
Barnes has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hayden throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayden is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Hayden swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes tries a quick counter leg kick but Hayden is wise to it.
Hayden cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Hayden slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Hayden throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Hayden throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes stuns Hayden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hayden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayden misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayden throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes stuns Hayden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hayden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hayden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayden is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Hayden counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Hayden is out of range.
Hayden attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Hayden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Hayden finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes misses with a hook.#T1#
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hayden looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden scores with a leg kick.
Hayden misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Hayden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hayden tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Hayden lands a nice looking body kick.
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayden misses with a straight left.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayden shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hayden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hayden scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Hayden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayden throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Hayden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Hayden's ribs.
Hayden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adam Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Hayden displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range. #T4#
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hayden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Hayden.
Hayden looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hayden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden blocks a leg kick.
Hayden throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hayden throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes feints and then cracks Hayden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayden down.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hayden shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Hayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Barnes.
Well Barnes 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Barnes!
Adam Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld FN 24
Date: Oct 20, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein staying out of range there.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden ducks right into an uppercut from Vartanein.
Hayden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vartanein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Hayden.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vartanein's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vartanein quickly recovers to half guard.
Vartanein trying to get back to full guard but Hayden takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vartanein is in a horrible position here. Hayden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Hayden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vartanein wants to hold on but Hayden pushes him away.
Vartanein regains half guard.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vartanein keeps working.
Vartanein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayden.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden trying to control from half guard but Vartanein is working away.
Vartanein controlling the position well.
Vartanein wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy.
Vartanein is holding on to half guard well.
Vartanein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Hayden wants to control but Vartanein is keeping him busy.
Vartanein is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden tries to pass to full mount but Vartanein defends it.
Hayden trying to control the action but Vartanein is working from the bottom.
Hayden drops an elbow to the side of Vartanein's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanein is controlling Hayden's trapped leg to prevent Hayden from advancing to side control.
Vartanein wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Vartanein holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vartanein gets full guard.
Hayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Vartanein controlling Hayden's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanein is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vartanein.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.
Vartanein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Vartanein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hayden doesn't seem phased though.
Hayden thuds a left hand into Vartanein's body.
Vartanein swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden tries to work over Vartanein's front leg with a kick but Vartanein checks it.
A quick step to the side and Vartanein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartanein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayden.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Vartanein checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Vartanein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hayden tries to score with a low kick but Vartanein moves his leg out of the way.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vartanein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Vartanein checks it.
Vartanein misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hayden throws a right and a left that Vartanein avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
A big right from Hayden misses.
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartanein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vartanein is looking to wear down Hayden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Hayden's body. Hayden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vartanein defends well and Hayden ends up having to push Vartanein into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartanein misses the jab.
Hayden takes one to the chin there.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanein takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Hayden. #T1#
Hayden throws a looping overhand right but Vartanein ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a leg kick but Hayden moved away.
Hayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vartanein.
Hayden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hayden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romega Vartanein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Hayden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hayden thuds his right hand into Vartanein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Vartanein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hayden motions for Vartanein to come forward. Hayden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vartanein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vartanein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Vartanein scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vartanein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Vartanein avoids it easily.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Hayden counters with a leg kick.
Vartanein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hayden will feel that in the morning.
Vartanein takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hayden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartanein misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a nice body kick.
Vartanein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden tries to land a leg kick but Vartanein saw it coming and moves away.
Hayden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartanein's head backwards.#T3#
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Hayden lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Vartanein catches Hayden right on the button with a cross.
Hayden throws out a leg kick but Vartanein moves out of range and Hayden only half commits.
Hayden tries to score with a low kick but Vartanein moves his leg out of the way.
Vartanein tries to land a front kick but Hayden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayden cracks Vartanein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vartanein catches Hayden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Hayden.
Hayden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vartanein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vartanein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
A big right from Vartanein misses.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayden.
Hayden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Vartanein checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden.

Vartanein is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romega Vartanein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vartanein.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Hayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vartanein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayden misses with a low kick as Vartanein jumps back.
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein wants to slow Hayden down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vartanein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Hayden throws a wild body kick that Vartanein sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vartanein misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayden.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Hayden. #T1#
Vartanein lands a head shot.
A low kick from Hayden is predictable there
and Vartanein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vartanein lands a nice hook to Hayden's body. Hayden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayden lands a jab to Vartanein's midsection.
Vartanein misses the body punch
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vartanein throws the left hand but Hayden avoids the punch easily.
Vartanein swings widly with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a leg kick.
Vartanein thuds his right hand into Hayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayden avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayden misses with an uppercut. Vartanein saw that one coming.
Vartanein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hayden. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Hayden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Vartanein misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Hayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayden staying out of range there.
Vartanein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vartanein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vartanein misses with a body punch
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayden with a nice cross.
Jab by Vartanein.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Vartanein's front leg but catches the back leg as Vartanein tries to avoid it.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Vartanein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vartanein misses with a straight left. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hayden!
Hayden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartanein misses with a leg kick.
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Hayden throws a solid leg kick but Vartanein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hayden.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanein finish him?
Vartanein lands a nice shot to the body.
Vartanein throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vartanein.
Vartanein throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Hayden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartanein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vartanein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayden.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartanein was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Hayden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vartanein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Vartanein's leg. Vartanein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vartanein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartanein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Vartanein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vartanein there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vartanein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hayden in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Vartanein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vartanein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vartanein pounces like a tiger and cracks Hayden with a vicious hook! Hayden is down but not out! Vartanein follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Romega Vartanein!
Romega Vartanein retains his featherweight title!
Romega Vartanein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Rambo closes the distance but Hayden moves to the side #TD#
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo trying to control here.
Rambo is trying to stand. #T1#
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayden working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Rambo pushes Hayden off looking to stand but Hayden dives back in and keeps control.
Hayden thows a huge punch but Rambo dodges it nicely.
Rambo gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rambo moves away.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hayden. Beautiful body shot.
Rambo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hayden counters with a shoot takedown. Rambo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Rambo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayden defends it easily.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
Hayden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Hayden wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Hayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayden is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden swats away the attempt to clinch by Rambo.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayden sets himself, and Rambo steps forward looking for the clinch! Hayden avoids it this time.
Rambo thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it
and Hayden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayden thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rambo darts in trying to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hayden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hayden.
Rambo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayden defends well and Rambo ends up having to push Hayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hayden cracks Rambo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayden lands a nice shot that snaps Rambo's head back.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rambo tries to clinch up but Hayden circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rambo shoots and misses
letting Hayden counter with a right hand.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo tries to clinch up
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hayden.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt - Hayden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rambo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rambo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayden lands a jab.
Rambo 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.
Rambo throws a chopping leg kick but Hayden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2##TD#
Hayden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rambo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hayden presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Rambo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayden, as that shot connected.
Rambo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rambo misses with a low kick. #TD#
Hayden dives in and scores a takedown into Rambo's guard.
Rambo is wriggling around but Hayden manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Hayden is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden is thwarting Rambo's attempts to control the position.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden is trying to control. Rambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hayden stalling.
Hayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rambo's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hayden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayden is keen to just control but Rambo is a slippery customer.
Hayden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rambo!
Hayden won't let Rambo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rambo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayden has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayden controlling the pace for now.
Hayden landing punches.
Rambo wants to control but Hayden is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hayden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Hayden counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rambo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Rambo's leg. Rambo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Hayden lands a nice looking body shot.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayden circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden looks to land a combination but Rambo avoids it well.
Rambo closes the distance but Hayden moves to the side
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Rambo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rambo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hayden can pounce on him.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Rambo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Hayden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but Hayden defending well.
Hayden is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Rambo is looking to advance position but Hayden won't allow it. #SUB#
Hayden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
Rambo content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Rambo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rambo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Rambo clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Rambo jumps guard but Hayden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Hayden scores with a knee to the head.
Hayden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Rambo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Hayden is avoiding it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rambo enables Hayden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hayden trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Hayden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rambo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Rambo controls Hayden momentarily but Hayden frees himself.
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Rambo!#REVB#
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Hayden can't keep his opponent in guard - Rambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hayden keeping hold of Rambo's head, controlling as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayden 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A very excited looking Clay 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: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Hayden tries to move into range but Vartanein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vartanein cracks a nice hook into Hayden's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Hayden misses.
We've been informed that Hayden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vartanein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vartanein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the head.
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Vartanein.
And Hayden tries to counter it with a takedown but Vartanein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vartanein misses with an uppercut. Hayden saw that one coming.
Vartanein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Vartanein.
Vartanein missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage!
Vartanein dips to his left and cracks Hayden with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanein scores with the left hand. Hayden knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Vartanein throws a powerful right kick. Hayden tried to block low but the kick was high! Hayden was taken right off of his feet! Vartanein jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romega Vartanein!
A very excited looking Romega Vartanein 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: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Hayden throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Hayden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hayden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayden.
Anderson tries to clinch
and Hayden counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson is looking to counter the offense by Hayden and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hayden.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Hayden.
Hayden scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayden scores with a spinning back kick!
Hayden lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Hayden's guard.
Hayden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now.
Anderson postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Hayden has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anderson doesn't defend quickly enough and Hayden has managed to lock this one up! Can Anderson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hayden on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Clay Hayden!
Clay Hayden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Hayden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Hayden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayden.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Hayden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden clobbers Law with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Law on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hayden lunges at Law with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Law's hand.
Hayden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden with the inside leg kick.
Hayden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Law down.
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.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Law is looking for a counter combo.#T2##TD2#
Hayden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Law was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayden finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Law is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hayden pushes down on Law's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Law tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
Hayden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Law taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Hayden might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More stalling from Hayden.
Let's hope that Hayden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hayden with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hayden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Clay Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Hayden. #T1#
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
Hayden with a nice calf kick.
Law steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hayden. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hayden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Law off balance momentarily.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
Law really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Law down.
A jab from Hayden does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Law napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Law takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Law sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Law is defending well.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Law is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden working Law over with strikes.
Hayden passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Law!
Hayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Clay Hayden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Hayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayden prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Hayden controlling from mount.
Law is working to get back to half guard.
Hayden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Law looks a forlorn figure.
Hayden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayden unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayden is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Nick Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hayden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hayden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is looking for a sweep.
Hayden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Hayden just content to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hayden.
Law tries to improve position but can't.
Law trying to remain calm as Hayden controls from the top position.
Hayden is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden tries to move to mount but Law blocks the move with his legs.
Law is trying to improve his position.
Hayden controls the position from side control.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Hayden keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Law's shoulder. That is not cool.
Law is looking to reverse the position.
Hayden takes a little break here. Law wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Law is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Hayden is trying to get an arm triangle but Law is defending well.
Law gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hayden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hayden content just to control the position here.
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hayden content just to control the position here. #T4#
Hayden unloading with bombs!
Hayden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hayden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nick Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayden controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayden 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay 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: WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Hayden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hayden up against the cage.
Hayden can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.#T2#
Alvarez just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hayden up against the cage.
Hayden is trying to stall.
Hayden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez has Hayden pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hayden.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Alvarez just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather. #T3#
Hayden looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Hayden is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hayden jabs at Alvarez's body.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hayden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Hayden appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Hayden lands but Alvarez takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayden shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Hayden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alvarez checks a low kick from Hayden.
Hayden throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Hayden being controlled against the cage.
Hayden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayden misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Hayden misses with a body punch.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
Hayden tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms. #T1#
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hayden letting Alvarez take a breather here.
Hayden trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Hayden tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayden.
Alvarez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Hayden is avoiding it.
Hayden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Hayden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyler Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Alvarez moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hayden tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Alvarez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayden.
Hayden throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Hayden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez checks a low kick from Hayden.
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.#CL2#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayden, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alvarez is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Hayden is having none of it.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Alvarez wants to counter the offense by Hayden and move into the clinch position.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Hayden. #TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayden is one step ahead there.
Alvarez pulls Hayden in to control the position. #T3#
Hayden throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hayden's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!#REVB#
Hayden is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Alvarez throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayden's head but Hayden avoids it well.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Hayden's face as Alvarez controls the position.
Hayden tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayden's legs.
Alvarez wants to stand but Hayden has his arm trapped.
Alvarez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hayden looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hayden blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Alvarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hayden is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hayden and Alvarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hayden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WCF 108: Jones vs Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Bezerra 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.
Bezerra lands a right hand.
Bezerra can't get the takedown.
Hayden lands a good knee to the midsection. Bezerra won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Bezerra gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bezerra thows a huge punch but Hayden dodges it nicely.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayden keeps working.
Bezerra tries to pass to full mount but Hayden defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezerra lands a nice short elbow.
Bezerra is keen to just control but Hayden is a slippery customer.
Hayden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bezerra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayden controlling the position well.
We've been hearing that Bezerra has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hayden is looking for a sweep. Bezerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Bezerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezerra.
Bezerra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra trying to control the pace.
Hayden is pressing down on Bezerra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bezerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hayden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bezerra has managed to get both his arms back between Hayden's legs - danger averted.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bezerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayden working a defensive guard here.
Bezerra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bezerra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bezerra cracks Hayden with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayden holds on and takes a little breather.
Bezerra lands a couple of digs.
Bezerra throwing strikes but missing.
Bezerra lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Hayden looking for a guillotine here but Bezerra defends easily.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Bezerra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayden's head.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bezerra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayden's head.
Hayden can't keep his opponent in guard - Bezerra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayden wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Nice strikes from Bezerra there.
Hayden tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden is in trouble now - Bezerra has advanced to mount!
Hayden tries to lock up and control but Bezerra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for a guillotine from mount but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden reaches up and holds on to Bezerra to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden is looking to improve his position but Bezerra isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bezerra looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Bezerra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Bezerra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden stuffs the takedown.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayden defends it nicely.
Hayden throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden counters with a good low kick that Bezerra was not able to check.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bezerra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hayden on his heels. He'll look to pass Hayden's guard now, I'm sure.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bezerra trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bezerra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hayden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bezerra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bezerra lands a couple of digs.#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.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hayden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bezerra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bezerra postures up. #SUB2#
Bezerra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bezerra showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bezerra connects with a jab.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayden but Hayden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayden throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Bezerra fails with the takedown.
Hayden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range and Hayden settles back down.
Bezerra moves out of range as Hayden strikes.#TD#
Bezerra feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hayden controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself. #T4#
Bezerra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bezerra looking to pass the guard.
Bezerra advances to half guard.
Hayden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bezerra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bezerra is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bezerra is looking to take a break and control but Hayden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bezerra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Bezerra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Hayden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayden wants it to stay on the feet.
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayden.
Bezerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hayden counters with a straight right hand.
Bezerra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayden can do to turn this around?#TD#
Hayden gets caught napping as Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown. Hayden manages to retain guard.
Hayden is controlling Bezerra's posture.#SUB#
Bezerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bezerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hayden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bezerra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden controls Bezerra momentarily but Bezerra frees himself.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bezerra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now.
Hayden trying to keep a closed guard but Bezerra is proving a slippery customer.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hayden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bezerra stays in close to Hayden's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bezerra postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bezerra closes the distance and clinches up with Hayden, looking for a takedown. Bezerra pushes Hayden against the cage but Hayden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayden takes a swing at Bezerra's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bezerra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hayden stops Bezerra from passing to mount.
Clay Hayden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bezerra passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hayden!
Bezerra working Hayden over with strikes here.
Hayden regains half guard.
Bezerra lands strikes from half guard.
Bezerra working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Hayden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bezerra. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying to work for a kimura but Hayden is defending well. #SUB#
Bezerra is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hayden as he works his way to full guard.
Bezerra is fighting to break Hayden's control of his arms but Hayden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving.
Hayden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bezerra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hayden's guard. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hayden still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hayden has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hayden trying to control the action but Bezerra is working from the bottom.
Bezerra struggling a bit here.
Erasmo Bezerra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezerra is not content to let Hayden control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Bezerra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bezerra, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Bezerra!
A very excited looking Erasmo Bezerra 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: WCF 103: Wolf vs Legionarius
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Hayden backing up. Hayden nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrov punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Hayden feints a counter leg kick.
Hayden moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Hayden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Petrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hayden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Petrov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hayden rolls with it to try and escape but Petrov cranks on the arm and Hayden is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Islam Petrov!

Event: WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turban quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hayden working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turban wants to get back to full guard.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Turban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Hayden stops Turban from getting back to his feet.
Hayden wants to control but Turban is keeping him busy.
Turban wants to get back to full guard.
Turban keeping control of the position.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turban is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden wants to control but Turban is keeping him busy.
Turban has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hayden prevents Turban from standing back up.
Hayden is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Hayden trying to control the pace.
Turban keeping hold of Hayden's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayden takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turban lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hayden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Turban avoids it easily.
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turban missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Hayden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turban throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden cracks Turban with a good jab.
Hayden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turban. That did some damage!
Turban looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Hayden throws a counter combo.
Turban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayden. #T3#
That kick from Turban tenderised Hayden's leg. Hayden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turban lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Turban steps away.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turban.#T4#
Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turban clobbers Hayden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turban loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Turban.
Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Turban appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Efraim Turban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turban throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
A jab from Turban misses.
Hayden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turban cracks Hayden with an open hand slap.#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Turban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayden's head.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?
Turban lands a jab to Hayden's midsection.
Turban 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 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Efraim Turban!
After the big win, Efraim Turban made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HARDCORE Threads (Closing) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WCF WNF 77: Escalante vs Baker
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Hayden lands with a cross.
Bonifacio misses with a looping right.
Hayden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonifacio sprawls and moves away.
Bonifacio misses with a looping left.
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bonifacio is able to avoid easily.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Bonifacio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayden tries to land a leg kick but Bonifacio saw it coming and moves away.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio ducks under a wild hook from Hayden.
Bonifacio misses with a combination
and Hayden counters with a nice body kick.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Hayden.
Bonifacio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayden circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonifacio with a jab.
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
A clash of legs there as Bonifacio blocks the low kick.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayden. #T1#
Hayden throws a series of punches but Bonifacio avoids them all with ease.
Bonifacio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hayden throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Bonifacio throws out a counter right but Hayden avoids it with no problem.
Hayden tries a low kick but Bonifacio avoids it.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Hayden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonifacio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayden defending well as Bonifacio loads up on a big left hand.
Bonifacio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Hayden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonifacio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hayden.#T2#
A low kick from Hayden misses
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonifacio checks it well.
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Bonifacio throws a series of punches but Hayden avoids them all with ease.
Bonifacio misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayden.
Bonifacio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden throws a leg kick
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Bonifacio is adopting a defensive guard.
Hayden works over Bonifacio with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Bonifacio keeps moving.
Bonifacio keeping full guard, as Hayden tries to pass.
Hayden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hayden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonifacio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Bonifacio is looking to reverse the position.
Hayden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bonifacio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bonifacio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloppy strikes there by Hayden.
Bonifacio wants to control but Hayden postures up.
Hayden wants to control but Bonifacio is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
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#
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Hayden tried to score with a low kick but Bonifacio checks it.
Hayden throws a low kick, looking for Bonifacio 's leg but Bonifacio calmly moves out of range.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Hayden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayden tries a low kick but Bonifacio avoids it.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayden misses with a low kick.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with a low kick as Bonifacio jumps back.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayden's hands.
Hayden is looking to chop away at Bonifacio 's legs.
Bonifacio throws a big shot that misses.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Hayden.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayden misses with the combination.
Hayden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bonifacio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonifacio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonifacio punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Hayden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonifacio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio cracks Hayden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Bonifacio works Hayden's body with a nice hook.
Hayden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonifacio checks a low kick from Hayden.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayden's hands.
Some wild striking there from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio blocks a jab.
Hayden lands with a nice body punch.
Bonifacio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonifacio cracks Hayden with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Hayden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonifacio throws a big shot that misses.
Hayden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonifacio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haydens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bonifacio scores with a body shot.
Bonifacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Bonifacio slips a straight right by Hayden.
Bonifacio throws a big shot that misses.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hayden misses the target.
Bonifacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayden dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Hayden controls the action.
Hayden trying to land knees to the body.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bonifacio breaks the clinch.
Bonifacio slips under a jab from Hayden.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayden's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Hayden on that attempt.
Hayden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio stuns Hayden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hayden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden shoots in but Bonifacio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bonifacio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Hayden moves out of range.
Bonifacio lands with a straight right. Hayden didn't see that one coming.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayden moves away.
A head kick misses from Hayden.
Bonifacio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayden slips a straight right by Bonifacio .
Hayden is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bonifacio 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hayden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Hayden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifacio .
Hayden shoots in but Bonifacio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayden throws a hook but Bonifacio avoids it easily.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonifacio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Hayden misses.
Bonifacio digs a good body shot into Hayden's ribs.
Bonifacio misses with a hook
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick.
Bonifacio misses with a straight left. #T2#
Hayden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hayden's head backwards.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Bonifacio misses with a looping left.
Hayden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hayden tries a low kick but Bonifacio avoids it.
Bonifacio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hayden slips a jab from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonifacio .
Hayden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio misses the jab.
Bonifacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Hayden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bonifacio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hayden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bonifacio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayden tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bonifacio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonifacio has wrist control.#T4#
Hayden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bonifacio parries the strikes from Hayden easily there. Hayden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bonifacio to escape.
Hayden trying to control the position but Bonifacio is working away.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Bonifacio 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonifacio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bonifacio is looking for a sweep.
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 wants to control for a moment but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
A very excited looking Luigi Bonifacio rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Hayden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
A shot to the body from Fitzgerald misses
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Hayden throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hayden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayden.#KD#
Fitzgerald lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hayden is rocked!#T1#
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Hayden is out of range.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald throws a monster overhand right that drops Hayden! Fitzgerald follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
In his post fight interview, Greg Fitzgerald gave a big smile as he said 'I'm pretty sure we all know who my next opponent should be! It won't go down like the last time! I'll be ready! It's gonna be Black over Bill’s mother’s. '.

Event: WCF WNF 70: Blazej vs Vanorden
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lati.
Lati tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lati misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Hayden lands a glancing blow to the side of Lati's head.#TD2#
Hayden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lati sprawls well initially but Hayden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lati kicks Hayden off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lati did well to prevent Hayden getting side control.
Hayden wants to control but Lati is keeping him busy.
Lati taking some punishment here, with Hayden in his half guard.
Hayden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lati keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Lati is trying to stand.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lati has hold of Hayden's hands but Hayden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lati manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden won't allow Lati to get back to his feet.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Lati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lati can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hayden controls the pace.#T2#
Hayden stands up over Lati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Lati keeps moving.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lati's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lati wants to get back to his feet but Hayden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayden is looking to work some ground and pound but Lati has wrist control.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lati's head.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Hayden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Lati is keeping the position.
Lati keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden being controlled here momentarily.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
Lati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayden advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Hayden swings around for an armbar but Lati sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hayden's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Lati throws a sloppy strike and Hayden has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lati is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hayden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Hayden!
Clay Hayden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Hayden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sekera.
Sekera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Sekera moves into range and clinches up with Hayden.#TD2#
Hayden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sekera wants to stand back up but Hayden manages to pass into side control.
Sekera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayden. #SUB2#
Hayden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sekera tries to escape but Hayden is in control.
Hayden is working Sekera over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Hayden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hayden cracks Sekera with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayden wants to control but Sekera is keeping him busy.
Sekera is trying to get back to his feet.
Sekera's coaches at The Jungle Room have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hayden working the head with strikes.
Sekera is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hayden asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Hayden lands a nice forearm strike.
Hayden working the head and body with strikes.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Sekera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sekera managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hayden.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Hayden.
Hayden prevents Sekera from escaping the position.#ES#
Sekera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sloppy strikes from Sekera. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Sekera tries to clinch up but Hayden circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Sekera.
Sekera is looking to clinch.
Sekera tries to clinch but Hayden moves out of range.
Sekera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sekera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Hayden to work. #BC#
Sekera breaks from the clinch.
Sekera swinging wildly here.
Hayden thinks about the counter body kick.
Sekera shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayden eats them both and turns towards Sekera to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sekera works over Hayden's head and body with a nice combination.
Pavel Sekera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Sekera sizes up Hayden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sekera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayden connects with a high kick.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayden walks into a left hand.
Hayden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sekera is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hayden.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sekera as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sekera tries to clinch
and Hayden counters with a nice leg kick.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sekera misses with the combination.
That kick from Hayden tenderised Sekera's leg. Sekera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sekera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sekera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hayden forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Hayden works his way into side control.
Sekera is trying to buck Hayden off.
Hayden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hayden wants to control but Sekera is keeping him busy.
Sekera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sekera is not content to let Hayden control the 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 prevents Sekera from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Hayden is trying to get an arm triangle but Sekera is defending well.
Sekera pushes Hayden away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hayden gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sekera keeps working.
Sekera is pushing Hayden's head away, looking to escape. Hayden manages to hold on to the position though.
Hayden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Sekera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sekera taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Hayden is trying to get an arm triangle but Sekera is defending well.
Hayden throws an elbow but Sekera slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hayden working the head and body with strikes.
Hayden prevents Sekera from escaping the position.
Hayden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sekera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayden.
Hayden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Sekera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hayden is controlling him well.
Sekera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hayden connects with a decent elbow.
Hayden wants to control but Sekera is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hayden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sekera to see if he's OK.
Hayden trying to control the position but Sekera is working away.
Sekera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sekera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sekera gets underhooks to prevent Hayden's takedown attempt.
Sekera being controlled against the cage.
Hayden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayden prevents Sekera from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Sekera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavel Sekera is winning the standup battle so far.
Sekera blocks a head kick by Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera thows a leg kick but Hayden checks it #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sekera kicks Hayden off and gets to his feet.
Hayden connects with a right hand. Sekera shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Sekera moves into the clinch.#T1#
Hayden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hayden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sekera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sekera wants to break free but Hayden has control.
Hayden letting Sekera take a breather here.
Hayden has Sekera pushed against the cage.
Sekera lands with a right to the head.
Hayden is trying to maintain a safe position but Sekera gets an underhook and turns Hayden into the cage.
Sekera just leaning against Hayden, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayden.
Hayden is trying to pull guard but Sekera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Hayden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hayden looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Sekera is trying to break the clinch but Hayden is controlling him.
Hayden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sekera gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Sekera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sekera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sekera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sekera scores with a body shot.
Sekera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sekera tries to clinch up but Hayden circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayden blocks a head kick by Sekera.
Hayden feints a counter leg kick.
Sekera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Sekera sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sekera just misses with a punch to the body.
Sekera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hayden connects with a leg kick.
Hayden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hayden tries to land a front kick but Sekera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Sekera gets a clinch.
Sekera tries to break free but Hayden pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sekera manages to break the clinch.
Sekera stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayden. Hayden gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sekera with a body shot.
Hayden blocks a head kick by Sekera.
Sekera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sekera as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sekera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sekera darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Hayden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sekera won't be happy with that.

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 Pavel Sekera.
I think Hayden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WCF 80: Borgia vs Gordon
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Shackleton throws a nice looking combination but Hayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shackleton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Hayden gets a takedown into half guard.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleton keeps working.
Hayden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Shackleton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hayden pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden landing shots from mount.
Hayden is landing with some decent strikes but Shackleton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton keeps trying to improve his position.
Hayden lands a big elbow. #T1#
Shackleton tries to hold on but Hayden postures up.
Hayden has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shackleton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shackleton regains half guard.
Hayden lands strikes from half guard.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shackleton is trying to stand.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but Shackleton defending well.
Hayden is trying to control. Shackleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shackleton wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy.
Shackleton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shackleton tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
Hayden takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hayden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shackleton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shackleton gets full guard.#T3#
Shackleton is trying to keep Hayden in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shackleton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #SUB#
Hayden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleton wants to pass the guard but Hayden is keeping the position.
Hayden trying to control the position. #T4#
Shackleton wants to stand but Hayden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shackleton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shackleton trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shackleton.
Hayden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Shackleton looks to land a combination but Hayden avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Hayden.
Shackleton throws a counter combo.
Hayden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Shackleton misses #CL#
and Hayden counters by clinching up.
Shackleton goes for a takedown attempt but Hayden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shackleton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Hayden lands a head kick. Shackleton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shackleton tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shackleton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayden tried to counter with a leg kick but Shackleton avoided it.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden is looking to slow Shackleton down with leg kicks.
Shackleton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hayden.
Hayden scores with a jab to the body.
Hayden drops his hands momentarily and Shackleton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hayden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shackleton misses with a jab to the body
and Hayden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shackleton throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shackleton at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shackleton looks to throw the jab but Hayden is out of range. #T2#
Shackleton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayden.
Hayden half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shackleton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shackleton just manages to avoid it.
Shackleton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Biggie Shackleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden slips under a jab from Shackleton.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shackleton throws out the jab.
Hayden dives in and grabs Shackleton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shackleton pushes down on Hayden's head and hops out.
Hayden staying out of range there.
Clay Hayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Shackleton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shackleton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayden, which made it look bad. #T3#
Shackleton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hayden throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hayden is looking to slow Shackleton down with leg kicks.
Shackleton misses with a straight right.
Shackleton misses with a wild combination.
Hayden dips to his left and cracks Shackleton with an uppercut!
Shackleton misses with a body shot.
Hayden is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Shackleton.#T4#
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shackleton's sensitive parts.
Shackleton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shackleton sprawls and moves away.
Shackleton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hayden. Hayden obviously looking to wear him down.
Shackleton throws a looping overhand right but Hayden ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Hayden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayden managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shackleton tries to circle away but Hayden has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shackleton throws a body shot but no joy.
Shackleton misses with a takedown
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shackleton but Shackleton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shackleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayden wants to clinch up but Shackleton keeps it at a distance.
Hayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shackleton's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleton throws a right hand that misses
and Hayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackleton misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Hayden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shackleton takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Shackleton clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Hayden is trying to pull guard but Shackleton has him pressed against the cage.
Shackleton working aggressively here.
Shackleton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shackleton is trying to maintain a safe position but Hayden gets an underhook and turns Shackleton into the cage.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shackleton controlling the action here for a moment.
Shackleton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayden is looking to control Shackleton's arms but Shackleton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hayden has his back to the cage.
A short right from Shackleton.
Hayden managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton.
Hayden avoiding damage.
Hayden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hayden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hayden managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleton. #T2#
Hayden stalling in the clinch but Shackleton improves position. #TD#
Hayden has Shackleton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hayden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shackleton tumbling to the mat - Hayden dives into Shackleton's guard.
Shackleton wants to stand and escape but Hayden is having none of it.
Shackleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Shackleton, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleton is trying to keep Hayden in close.
Shackleton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hayden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Shackleton keeps moving.
Hayden passes Shackleton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Hayden is keen to just control but Shackleton is a slippery customer.
Shackleton is trying to control but can't.
Hayden winds up and cracks Shackleton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shackleton is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleton keeps working.
Hayden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shackleton is looking to control Hayden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shackleton avoid being mounted?
Hayden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayden passes the guard and advances to mount!
Biggie Shackleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hayden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shackleton's face.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayden lands a big shot there that rocks Shackleton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shackleton working to try and regain half guard.
Shackleton tries to hold on but Hayden pushes him away.
Hayden wants to control the pace but Shackleton is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shackleton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayden drops an elbow to the side of Shackleton's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
An out of breath Clay Hayden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Hayden misses with a takedown
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Hayden counters with a low kick, right behind Johansson 's knee.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johansson throws a good cross that connects.
Johansson throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Hayden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Johansson throws a counter combo.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hayden thinking.
Hayden misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Johansson counters with a nice right hand that sends Hayden toppling to the canvas! Hayden scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johansson finish him?!#ROC2#Hayden is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
Oh Hayden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a straight left.
Johansson punishes Hayden's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hayden drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johansson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hayden's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joakim Johansson!
Joakim Johansson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WCF 69: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Heed throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Hayden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heed won't be happy with that.
Heed is looking for a sweep.
Heed can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heed keeps working. #SUB#
Hayden tries for a kimura but Heed is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Heed will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Heed tries to bench press Hayden off him but Hayden keeps the position.
Hayden sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Heed is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hayden in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Heed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Heed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hayden controls the position from side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Heed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heed dodges the ground and pound from Hayden.
Hayden lands a few punches from side control.
Heed parries the strikes from Hayden easily there. Hayden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Heed to escape.
Hayden taking a breather here.
Hayden trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hayden is putting a hurting on Heed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hayden trying to control the position but Heed is working away.
Hayden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayden.
Heed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heed is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Heed being controlled for a moment.
Hayden throws a strike aimed at the side of Heed's head but Heed avoids it well.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Heed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden working the ground and pound but Heed is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heed has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heed connects with a nice looking jab.
Hayden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heed.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Hayden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heed misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayden counters with a nice body shot.
Heed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hayden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heed really felt that one!
A big left from Heed misses.
Heed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayden at a distance.
Drapton Heed 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Heed circles away.
Heed throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Heed lands.
Hayden with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Heed misses with a hook
and Hayden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heed misses the shot to the body.
Hayden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heed sizes up Hayden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heed throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Heed. Those never looked like landing.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Heed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heed continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Heed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heed throws a shot from downtown. Hayden moves away and avoids it.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Heed scores with a decent looking hook.
Heed throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drapton Heed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden shoots for a double leg takedown but Heed sprawls well. He's pushed Hayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hayden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Heed misses with a looping left.
Heed swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hayden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heed at a distance.
Heed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Heed.
Hayden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heed.
Heed connects with a jab.
Heed misses with a straight left.
As Heed backs away, Hayden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Hayden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Heed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Heed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Heed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayden.
Hayden pushes down on Heed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hayden is working for a submission of some sort.
Hayden trying to control from Heed's half guard. Heed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clay Hayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heed keeping full guard, as Hayden tries to pass.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Heed keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heed's guard.
Hayden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hayden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hayden trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hayden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heed has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Heed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Hayden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heed won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Hayden crashes against the mat.
Hayden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hayden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayden scores with punches from side control.
Hayden cracks Heed with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heed is looking for a sweep.
Heed is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hayden is trying to get an arm triangle but Heed is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayden trying to control the position but Heed is working away. #T1#
Hayden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heed to see if he's OK.
Heed dodges the ground and pound from Hayden.
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Heed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hayden landing strikes.
Hayden trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heed can do to turn this around?
Hayden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Heed defending against the ground and pound.
Drapton Heed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Heed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hayden landing strikes.
Hayden throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hayden trying to control the position but Heed is working away.
Hayden in side control, throwing shots but Heed defends.
Heed is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayden wants to control but Heed is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hayden landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Heed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Heed is trying to escape the position but Hayden is controlling the position.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heed keeps working. #SUB#
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Heed is being controlled here.
Hayden tries to score with some ground and pound. Heed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Hayden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hayden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clay Hayden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden landing a few strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden lands a leg kick that knocks Stank off balance momentarily.
Stank throws a sloppy head kick and Hayden moves out of range easily.
Hayden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayden. That's going to slow Stank down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stank is defended easily by Hayden.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stank misses the shot to the body.
Hayden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hayden has closed the distance and engaged Stank in a clinch.
Stank misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hayden.
Hayden has Stank pushed against the cage.#T1#
Stank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stank misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayden has Stank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hayden.
Stank swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayden stalling the fight.
Hayden blocks an uppercut.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stank fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hayden is struggling to control the position.
Hayden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hayden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stank misses with a punch on the inside.
Stank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hayden slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clay Hayden.
Stank throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hayden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stank tries to land a front kick but Hayden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayden wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stank misses with a right hand
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stank misses with a low kick.
Hayden lands a nice shot to the body.
Hayden throws a leg kick which misses Stank's front leg but catches the back leg as Stank tries to avoid it.
Stank throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stank moves away.
Stank throws a push kick but Hayden slaps the foot to one side.
Stank fails to land the takedown.
Clay Hayden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jank Stank.
Hayden with a hook.
Good leg kick by Hayden. #T4#
A punch combination from Stank misses.
Stank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Stank.
Stank throws a head kick but Hayden moves out of range.
Stank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stank throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hayden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stank won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stank keeps working. #SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hayden working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hayden in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stank tries to improve position but can't.
Hayden controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Stank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Stank takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayden misses with a hook.
Stank just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden cracks a nice hook into Stank's ribs.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stank just manages to avoid it.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden connects with an inside leg kick.
Jank Stank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stank tries to sprawl but Hayden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hayden working Stank over with strikes.
Hayden winds up and cracks Stank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stank can do to turn this around?
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!
Stank wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hayden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Hayden slips a nice elbow through Stank's hands, connecting with Stank's forehead.
Stank trying to control but Hayden postures up. #SUB#
Hayden is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stank is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clay Hayden!
During a confident post fight interview, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jank Stank had this to say: 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.

Event: WCF 57: Bardia vs Li Chai
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Harris swings for the body but Hayden moves out of range.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
Hayden is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hayden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hayden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Hayden moves out of range as Harris strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayden slips a jab from Harris.
Hayden misses with a body shot.
Harris connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hayden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harris!
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Hayden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Hayden trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom. #T2#
Harris tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden tries to advance to mount but Harris denies him.
Harris is trying to work for a sweep but Hayden has mounted him!#T3#
Harris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hayden lands a nice short elbow.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Hayden is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Harris is trying to stand up here but Hayden is controlling him well.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Hayden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayden wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden prevents Harris from standing back up.
Harris is trying to control but Hayden manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clay Hayden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hayden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Hayden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hayden staying out of range there.
Hayden throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayden.
Hayden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harris throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Hayden is wise to it.
Hayden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Hayden throws the kick towards the body but Harris avoids it.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Hayden is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
Harris works Hayden's body with a nice hook.
Oh Hayden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Hayden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Harris sprawls and moves away.
Hayden throws a wild hook but Harris just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Hayden gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Harris raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Harris!

Event: WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Chaize misses with a double jab.
Chaize lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaize. That snapped Hayden's head back.
Hayden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chaize throws out a loose jab but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Chaize's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chaize fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaize takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chaize throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden tries a quick counter leg kick but Chaize is wise to it.
Hayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden takes one to the chin there.
Hayden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaize throws a big shot that misses.
Hayden throws a sloppy head kick and Chaize moves out of range easily. #T1#
Hayden throws a big shot that misses.
Chaize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Chaize swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Chaize closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chaize using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Chaize on the inside.
Hayden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaize pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaize throws a right hand that misses
and Hayden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hayden throws a push kick but Chaize slaps the foot to one side.
Hayden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chaize.#T2#
Hayden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaize checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Chaize has managed to clinch.
Chaize lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Chaize escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaize misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Chaize digs a good hook to Hayden's body.
Hayden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaize throws a hook but Hayden avoids it easily.
Hayden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Chaize avoids it easily.#CL#
Chaize gets a clinch. #BC#
Chaize escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaize misses the target. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Chaize lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Chaize clinches with his opponent.
Chaize tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaize lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayden backwards. #BC#
Chaize breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Chaize drives through and clinches with Hayden against the cage. #BC#
Chaize's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaize takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Chaize steps away.
Hayden avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Chaize closes the distance and pushes Hayden back into the cage.#T4##BC#
Chaize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaize checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Chaize fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayden, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Chaize escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayden throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Chaize has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaize scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaize stops a takedown attempt from Hayden.
Chaize lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chaize stalling in the clinch.
Hayden jumps guard but Chaize stands there with Hayden around his waist. Hayden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Chaize misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hayden throws a shot from downtown. Chaize moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chaize checks a leg kick.
Hayden keeps Chaize at a distance using the push kick.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chaize.
Chaize throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaize fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaize misses with a straight right.
Jacques Chaize is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaize blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Chaize finds it's target.
Chaize throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hayden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hayden there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Hayden throws a jab when Chaize was well out of range.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden lands with a nice body kick.
Chaize scores with a one two! Hayden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaize fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaize.
Hayden tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Chaize rushes Hayden and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaize.
Chaize lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayden is trying to pull guard but Chaize turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Chaize lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hayden.
Chaize using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Chaize breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaize misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chaize takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Chaize misses with a hook.#CL#
Hayden tries to keep at a distance but Chaize has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaize lands a good knee to the midsection. Hayden won't want to take too many of those.
Hayden is breathing heavily.
Chaize landing knees to the head.
Chaize is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaize. #T3#
Chaize with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Chaize.
Chaize lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaize is working Hayden over against the cage.
Chaize landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaize lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaize stalling the fight.
Chaize lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Chaize pushes Hayden against the cage. Chaize is working some dirty boxing. Chaize pushes off with a quick right hook! Hayden goes down! Hayden tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chaize moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Chaize!

Event: WCF 45: Garcia vs Escalante
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lati falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hayden counters with a solid body kick.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lati misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayden.
Lati keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
Hayden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lati has control of Hayden's left arm, preventing Hayden from doing any damage.
Lati's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hayden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lati misses with a lunging right hand
and Hayden counters with an outside leg kick.
Lati throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lati throws a combination that misses
and Hayden counters with a body kick that stops Lati in his tracks momentarily.
Lati scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayden should have avoided that one. #T2#
Lati misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hayden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lati wants to get back to his feet but Hayden passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hayden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lati has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayden not doing much here.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Hayden is thwarting Lati's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hayden seems to be looking for submissions.
Lati moves into full guard.
Hayden trying to control but Lati is working from the bottom.
Hayden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lati haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lati wants to sweep but no luck.
Lati trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Lati lands a left and a right that send Hayden crashing to the mat, dazed. Lati thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hayden is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
Hayden misses with the body kick
and Lati counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Lati!
After the big win, William Lati made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WCF WNF 20:El Shabazz vs Leahy
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Musashi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hayden.
Hayden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi fails to land the takedown.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Musashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Musashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayden stuffs the takedown attempt from Musashi. Musashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Musashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Musashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Musashi showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Musashi 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.
Hayden is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hayden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Musashi seems content to control.
Musashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Musashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hayden's head.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Musashi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayden defends it well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Musashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayden defends it well.
Musashi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Musashi wants to control but Hayden is keeping him busy.
Musashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Musashi wants to pass the guard but Hayden is defending well.
Hayden is trying to control but can't.
Hayden is refusing to be controlled, as Musashi sits in half guard.
Hayden is looking to get back to full guard here but Musashi has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Musashi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Musashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hayden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Musashi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hayden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Musashi's guard! Nice work there by Hayden!
Musashi trying to control the position.
Hayden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Musashi pulls Hayden in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayden from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Hayden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musashi pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hayden is posturing up here but Musashi 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 Musashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Musashi!

Event: WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira misses with a double jab.
Prawira misses with a straight left.
Prawira keeps the fight on the outside.
Prawira misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayden.
Hayden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prawira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayden counters with a thumping low kick.
Hayden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prawira.
Hayden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hayden wants to control but Prawira postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Prawira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hayden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prawira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hayden is trying to improve his position.
Hayden prevents Prawira from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Prawira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Prawira is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayden is defending well. #T2#
Hayden can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayden manages to get back to half guard.
Prawira is trying to control. Hayden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hayden trying to hold on to Prawira's head to control him but Prawira postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prawira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayden controls Prawira momentarily but Prawira frees himself. #T3#
Prawira wants to control from the top but Hayden keeps moving. #SUB2#
Prawira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hayden dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Prawira trying to control the position.
Prawira is controlling Hayden's posture.
Prawira is trying to keep Hayden in close.
Hayden scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Hayden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Prawira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hayden wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Hayden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hayden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prawira is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture.
Hayden throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prawira holds on and takes a little breather.
Prawira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaka Prawira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Hayden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prawira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hayden wants to work for an arm triangle but Prawira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Prawira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Prawira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayden trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira moves into full guard.
Hayden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Prawira pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage.
Hayden is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prawira controls Hayden momentarily but Hayden frees himself.
Hayden trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Hayden distracts Prawira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hayden is in close to Prawira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prawira pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage.
Hayden trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Prawira has his foot on Hayden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayden works his way back into a safe position though.
Hayden is fighting to break Prawira's control of his arms but Prawira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hayden wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Hayden scoring with some ground and pound.
Hayden with a nice head shot there.
Prawira trying to control the position here. #T3#
Prawira looking to control.
Prawira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hayden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hayden postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it.
Hayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayden advances to half guard.
Hayden trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Prawira is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hayden lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Prawira is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Hayden seems content to control.
Hayden is thwarting Prawira's attempts to control the position.
Hayden prevents Prawira from improving his position.
Hayden is thwarting Prawira's attempts to control the position.
Prawira keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hayden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Hayden connects with a nice short shot to Prawira's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden misses with a low kick as Prawira jumps back.
Prawira throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely.
Hayden throws a front kick aimed at Prawira's knee but Prawira avoids it well. #TD#
Hayden dives in and scores a takedown into Prawira's guard.
Prawira is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture.
Hayden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hayden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prawira for as long as he can get away with.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prawira can do to turn this around?
Prawira is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture. #T1#
Prawira is trying to keep Hayden in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hayden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hayden trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Prawira is looking to reverse the position.
Hayden working away.#T2#
Hayden working the head with strikes.
Prawira wants to control but Hayden postures up.
Prawira prevents Hayden from moving into mount.
Prawira is looking to regain half guard here but Hayden keeps moving and retains side control.
Prawira is not content to let Hayden control the position.
Hayden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Prawira can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Prawira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prawira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hayden.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prawira holds on and takes a little breather.
Prawira wants to control but Hayden passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Hayden not doing much here. #T4#
Hayden is trying to control the action in half guard but Prawira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prawira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hayden postures up.
Hayden looking to sit in guard and control but Prawira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hayden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prawira looking to sit in guard and control but Hayden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hayden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayden 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hayden!
Our winner, Clay Hayden, 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.
Jaka Prawira was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight'.

Event: Medieval Combat 5
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden stuffs the takedown.
Sundial looks to clinch
and Hayden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sundial wants to clinch up but Hayden keeps it at a distance.
Sundial on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sundial tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hayden swivels and escapes.
Hayden scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Sundial drives through and clinches with Hayden against the cage.
Hayden slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sundial.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundial has Hayden pushed against the cage.
Sundial is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Sundial's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD#
Hayden manages to pull guard. #T1#
Hayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundial is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden pulls Sundial in to control the position.
Sundial preventing the sweep.
Hayden has control of Sundial's left arm, preventing Sundial from doing any damage.
Sundial trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hayden is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sundial throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hayden's body to avoid the submission. Hayden has instead reached around Sundial's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hayden arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Hayden!
After winning the bout, Clay Hayden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shutes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shutes throws a lazy right hand but Hayden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shutes scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes feints and then cracks Hayden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayden down.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hayden moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Hayden moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Hayden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shutes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hayden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hayden shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Hayden, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shutes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayden - the referee stops the clock and Shutes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayden. Shutes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Hayden on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hayden moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hayden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shutes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shutes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hayden.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hayden wants to control but Shutes is keeping him busy.
Shutes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hayden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hayden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shutes keeps working.
Shutes struggling a bit here.
Shutes tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.#T2#
Hayden working away.
Shutes stops Hayden from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shutes tries to buck Hayden off but Hayden is having none of it.
Shutes keeps Hayden under control for a moment.
Shutes is trying to control Hayden's posture but Hayden avoids it.
Hayden controls the position from side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hayden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shutes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayden off and has taken his back!#T3#
Shutes controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Shutes looking to break Hayden's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hayden remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shutes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hayden covering up well under a series of strikes from Shutes.
Shutes is hanging on to Hayden's back as he tries to escape.
Hayden trying to control the position but Shutes manages to sink in the hooks.
Shutes controlling well, preventing Hayden from escaping the position.
Hayden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hayden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Hayden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Hayden is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shutes gets his way!
Hayden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shutes controlling from the full mount.
Shutes looking to control but Hayden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hayden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hayden is keen to just control but Shutes is a slippery customer.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Hayden is controlling well.
Hayden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Hayden is looking for a kimura but Shutes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayden to get the leverage.
Hayden prevents Shutes from standing back up.
Shutes is doing well to control the position and prevent Hayden from advancing to side control.
Shutes tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy.
Shutes tries to roll over but Hayden keeps him under control.#T1#
Hayden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shutes trying to hold on to Hayden's head to control him but Hayden postures up.
Hayden is trying to control. Shutes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shutes is trying to control but can't.
Hayden is controlling the pace.
Hayden lands strikes from half guard.
Shutes is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shutes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shutes wants to control but Hayden is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shutes jabs Hayden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shutes throws a chopping leg kick but Hayden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Hayden misses.
Shutes misses with a wild body shot.
Hayden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Hayden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shutes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Hayden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Hayden as Shutes shoots in.#T3#
Shutes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayden has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden.
Shutes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hayden.
Hayden misses with a leg kick.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Shutes lands with a shot to the body.
Hayden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hayden throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shutes's waist but Shutes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayden off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Shutes thuds his shin into the meat of Hayden's side.
Hayden looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayden misses with a body shot
and Shutes counters with a stiff right hand.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Shutes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayden. That did some damage!
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayden manages to avoid it.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Hayden tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.#TD#
Hayden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shutes keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Shutes.
Shutes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hayden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Shutes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hayden feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hayden rather than just go for the knockout.
Shutes scores with a head kick.
Shutes misses with a leg kick.
Hayden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shutes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shutes thumps Hayden with a low kick.
Shutes tries to clinch but Hayden moves out of range.
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Hayden's leg but Hayden calmly moves out of range.
Hayden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shutes defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shutes lands with a kick to the temple. Hayden shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Hayden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayden.
Shutes throws a push kick but Hayden slaps the foot to one side.
Shutes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shutes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shutes lands with a nice body punch.
Hayden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shutes takes a swing at Hayden's ribcage but misses.
Hayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayden fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Shutes as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Shutes misses with a head kick. #T2#
Shutes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Shutes as Hayden shoots in.
Hayden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shutes checks it well. #CL#
Hayden closes the distance and pushes Shutes back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Hayden pulls Shutes into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayden trying to control the position.
Shutes trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hayden looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayden, not yet.
Shutes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hayden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shutes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Shutes tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayden throws a head kick but Shutes moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayden. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shutes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shutes is able to avoid easily.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hayden blocks a head kick by Shutes.
A good leg kick by Hayden.
Hayden goes for a double leg but Shutes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shutes continues to drive forward.
Shutes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayden seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hayden.
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Hayden has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hayden up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shutes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
During a confident post fight interview, Wesley Shutes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Medieval Combat 3
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden checks a leg kick nicely.
Hayden checks a leg kick.
Hayden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hayden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Browne will feel that in the morning.
Hayden delivers a nice body kick.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Hayden moves into the clinch.
Hayden is trying to force a seperation but Browne has the dominant position.
Browne wants a takedown. #BC2#
Browne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hayden clinches.
Hayden looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Browne works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden is trying to control the position but Browne postures up.
Browne won't allow Hayden to sweep him here.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Hayden is keeping the position.#T1#
Browne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Browne is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Browne is sitting in close to Hayden's body. Hayden has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Browne is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Browne is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hayden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay 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: RC5 Han vs Brown
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Hayden.
Hayden slips a jab and a cross from Kemsky.
Hayden dives in and grabs Kemsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemsky pushes down on Hayden's head and hops out.
Kemsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kemsky misses with a wild combination.
Hayden throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Hayden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hayden scores with a kick to the body.
Kemsky throws a nice looking combination but Hayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kemsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemsky swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hayden.
Hayden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Hayden sizes up Kemsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kemsky misses with a few strikes there.
Kemsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayden.
Kemsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
Kemsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayden.
A punch combination from Kemsky misses.
Hayden connects with a solid leg kick.
Hayden misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hayden.
Kemsky misses with a wild combination.
Hayden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Hayden.
Kemsky missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayden is looking to clinch but Kemsky is avoiding it.
Johan Kemsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Kemsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kemsky lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayden. Kemsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemsky throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely. #TD#
Hayden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hayden landing a few strikes.
Hayden lands some shots froms side control.
Hayden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kemsky is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayden is putting a hurting on Kemsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kemsky is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kemsky defending against the ground and pound.
Hayden cracks Kemsky with a big elbow.
Hayden working the head with strikes.
Hayden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hayden cracks Kemsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hayden cracks Kemsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hayden is chipping away with strikes.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hayden wants to control but Kemsky is keeping him busy.
Hayden working the ground and pound but Kemsky is defending the strikes.
Hayden with the ground and pound but Kemsky regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Kemsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayden is trying to control the action in half guard but Kemsky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Hayden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kemsky slips a jab from Hayden.
Kemsky avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Kemsky misses with a few strikes there.
Johan Kemsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kemsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayden.
Kemsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Clay Hayden has been cut.
Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Hayden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hayden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden jumps guard but Kemsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kemsky breaks the clinch. #T1#
Hayden dodges the punch combination from Kemsky.
Kemsky throws a nice looking combination but Hayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Hayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemsky throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.#TD#
Hayden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kemsky sprawls well initially but Hayden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kemsky wants to get back to his feet.
Kemsky is refusing to be controlled, as Hayden sits in half guard.
Hayden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hayden is controlling the pace. #T2#
Hayden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kemsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hayden stops Kemsky from getting back to his feet.
Hayden is trying to control. Kemsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hayden maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kemsky could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hayden has cracked it and Kemsky is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hayden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clay Hayden!
Clay Hayden thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Hayden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hayden keeping full guard, as Bark tries to pass.
Hayden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayden pulls Bark in to control the position.
Bark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayden striking off his back but it's not causing Bark any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bark content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayden holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bark.
Hayden is trying to work for a sweep but Bark has mounted him!
Bark raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bark there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hayden working to try and regain half guard.
Bark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bark scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hayden?
Hayden avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bark. #T2#
Hayden is in a horrible position here. Bark smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bark looking to finish Hayden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hayden!
Bark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bark raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Hayden is rocked!
Hayden tries to reverse the position but Bark maintains control.
Bark landing strikes from the mount and Hayden is in trouble!
Hayden is still in real trouble! Can Bark finish him?
Hayden reaches up to try and control the position but Bark seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hayden rolls and tries to escape and now Bark has his back!
Hayden seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Bark lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hayden hold on?!
Bark struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Bark looking for the choke from the back.
Hayden trying to control the action but Bark just sinks the hooks in.
Bark has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hayden.
Hayden finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Bark takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bark throws some wild stikes that Hayden manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Bark dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Bark there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bark trying to control but Hayden is having none of it.
Bark cracks Hayden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Bark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayden fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Bark gets caught flat footed, as Hayden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hayden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bark has Hayden pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hayden is posturing up here but Bark 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 Bark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Bark!

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