PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Masvidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lae Praye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masvidal
vs
Praye

178 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

157 cm
22
163 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lae Praye!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masvidal gets caught flat footed, as Praye shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Masvidal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Praye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Praye wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
Praye sitting in guard here, content to control.
Praye advances to half guard.
Masvidal tries to roll over but Praye keeps him under control.
Masvidal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Praye is working away from the top position though.
Praye controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Praye 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Praye should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Praye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Praye has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.
Praye not doing much here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Praye shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Praye was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye content just to control the position here.
Praye looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Praye dominating with strikes here.
Praye looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lae Praye dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Praye counters with a series of strikes. Masvidal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masvidal looks to clinch

and Praye decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masvidal's guard.
Praye stands up over Masvidal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Praye 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.
Masvidal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Masvidal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Praye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masvidal has his takedown stuffed

and Praye counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masvidal!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Praye controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to hold on but Praye pushes him away.
Praye controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Praye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Praye lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praye sitting in guard here, content to control.
Praye cracks Masvidal with a solid left hand.
Praye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masvidal being controlled here, momentarily.
Masvidal wants to sweep here but Praye controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Praye isn't so interested in that idea.
Praye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Praye prevents Masvidal from getting back to his feet.
Praye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Masvidal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Praye escapes and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lae Praye 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. This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Praye.

Praye closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masvidal is in trouble now - Praye has advanced to mount!
Praye controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Lae Praye just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Praye moves into the clinch successfully.
Praye stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal prevents Praye from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Praye tries for a takedown but Masvidal manages to get underhooks.
Praye has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masvidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Praye has had enough of the clinch but Masvidal keeps him there for the moment.
Praye looking for a takedown.
Jorge Masvidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lae Praye.
Masvidal jumps guard but Praye stands there with Masvidal around his waist. Masvidal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Praye tightens his grip and picks Masvidal up, before dumping him to the ground. Masvidal manages to land in guard.
Praye stops Masvidal from standing up.
Praye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Praye preventing the sweep.
Masvidal trying to keep a closed guard but Praye is proving a slippery customer.
Masvidal is really struggling to control Praye but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Masvidal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Praye!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is stalling here but it's allowed Praye to get half guard.
Praye wants to control but Masvidal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Praye keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Masvidal wants to control but Praye is keeping him busy.
Praye is looking to improve his position.
Lae Praye has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Masvidal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Praye is positioning himself well to prevent Masvidal advancing to mount.
Praye works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Praye holds on and takes a little breather.
Jorge Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Praye blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lae Praye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Praye 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lae Praye!