I was actually hoping Jay Nady got the call since Malignaggi and Hatton both are notorious clinchers, and Nady is a ref who seemingly despises holding more than others. But Bayless is a good referee and should hopefully miminize a lot of the John Ruiz-esque tactics.
i'll never forget seeing jay nady in pbf's dressing room before a fight, baldimor possibly, and he was saying to pbf "it's an honor to referee one of your fights floyd" and this was BEFORE the fight. pbf doesn't need the help of refs but that was totally unprofessional.