PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between German Titov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lay nprayfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Titov
vs
nprayfour

168 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, German Titov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, lay nprayfour!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Titov.
Titov throws a head kick that misses.
nprayfour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
nprayfour is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titov.
Titov has a takedown stuffed.
nprayfour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Titov is defended easily by nprayfour.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Titov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nprayfour keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Titov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
nprayfour is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
nprayfour has a closed guard, preventing Titov from standing up.
nprayfour pulls Titov in close to his closed guard and prevents Titov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Titov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
nprayfour keeping moving, preventing Titov from controlling successfully.
nprayfour looking for a sweep. Not yet nprayfour, not yet.
Titov trying to control but nprayfour is working from the bottom.
Titov wanted to stand there but nprayfour had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Titov misses with a looping left.
nprayfour stuns Titov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but nprayfour swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from nprayfour. No joy for Titov on that attempt.
nprayfour missing with a left hand there. Titov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

nprayfour 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.
Titov is trying to control the position but nprayfour postures up.
Titov is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
nprayfour 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
nprayfour stopping the sweep attempt from Titov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lay nprayfour 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.

nprayfour throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Titov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Titov has his takedown stuffed

and nprayfour counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Titov!
nprayfour controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titov is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
nprayfour controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Titov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
nprayfour takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
nprayfour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, lay nprayfour just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titov clinches but nprayfour breaks the clinch

and nprayfour counters by clinching up.
nprayfour stalling against the cage.
Titov can't get the takedown.
nprayfour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
nprayfour keeps control of Titov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
nprayfour is struggling to control the position.
Titov tries to pull guard but nprayfour holds him up against the cage and eventually Titov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Titov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titov is looking to break free of the clinch but nprayfour has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Titov wants a takedown.
nprayfour misses with a punch on the inside.
nprayfour missing with knees to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on nprayfour - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Titov blocks the elbow strike.
Titov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. nprayfour smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
nprayfour is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lay nprayfour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Titov misses with a takedown

and nprayfour counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Titov working a defensive guard here.
Titov wants to control the position but nprayfour says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
nprayfour is pressing down on Titov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Titov is holding on for now.
nprayfour controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Titov is trying to control but can't.
nprayfour controlling the pace.
Titov tries to roll over but nprayfour keeps him under control.
nprayfour seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Titov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
lay nprayfour is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titov wants to stand and escape but nprayfour is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nprayfour looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Titov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titov being controlled here, momentarily.
Titov wants to stand and escape but nprayfour is having none of it.
nprayfour must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titov trying to keep a closed guard but nprayfour is proving a slippery customer.
nprayfour controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
nprayfour trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
lay nprayfour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nprayfour 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... lay nprayfour!