PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray comes to the cage accompanied by Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Laynpray
vs
Sunderland

175 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laynpray.
Sunderland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Laynpray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Laynpray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laynpray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sunderland on the ground.
Laynpray is looking to take a break and control but Sunderland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sunderland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laynpray.
Laynpray scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Laynpray is working for a kimura but Sunderland is defending it quite comfortably.

Sunderland kicks off Laynpray and gets to his feet.

Laynpray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunderland wants to control but Laynpray is having none of it.
Sunderland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Laynpray. What's that going to do exactly?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray unloads with some shots from mount but Sunderland bucks and avoids them well.
Laynpray with a couple of short strikes.
Laynpray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sunderland regains half guard.
Laynpray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laynpray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunderland's head.
Sunderland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laynpray is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Laynpray.
Sunderland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunderland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laynpray.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laynpray pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laynpray is looking to take a break and control but Sunderland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sunderland tries to get to full guard but Laynpray has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laynpray throwing shots but Sunderland is blocking nicely.
Sunderland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laynpray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Laynpray.
Sunderland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sunderland.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Sunderland blocks nicely.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sunderland wants to sweep but no luck.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sunderland trying to control the position.
Laynpray working some strikes from top position.
Laynpray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laynpray throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunderland working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sunderland 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.
Sunderland has momentary wrist control but Laynpray slips an elbow through the middle.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunderland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laynpray postures up in Sunderland's guard and throws a big left but Sunderland blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Laynpray from controlling successfully.

Sunderland is looking for a triangle but Laynpray pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Laynpray 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.

Laynpray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laynpray cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunderland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laynpray postures up and lands a big shot to Sunderland's brow.
Sunderland wants to stand and escape but Laynpray is having none of it.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laynpray cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laynpray lands a couple of digs.
Laynpray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laynpray throwing strikes but missing.
Sunderland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray wants to pass the guard but Sunderland is keeping the position.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Sunderland blocks nicely.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunderland manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sunderland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland avoids the attempt from Laynpray to control.

Laynpray bucks up and throws Sunderland to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Laynpray swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Laynpray drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laynpray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laynpray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe Laynpray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sunderland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunderland, not yet.
Sunderland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laynpray's guard.
Sunderland trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray wants to stand but Sunderland is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laynpray tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Sunderland was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Laynpray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Laynpray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laynpray raining down shots from the mount!
Sunderland working to try and regain half guard.
Sunderland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sunderland can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sunderland's face.
Sunderland avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laynpray.
Sunderland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Laynpray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynpray throws some wild stikes that Sunderland manages to avoid easily.
Laynpray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sunderland?
Laynpray dominating with strikes here.
Laynpray working the ground and pound effectively.
Sunderland is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Laynpray unloads with some shots from mount but Sunderland bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laynpray with a couple of short strikes.
Sunderland gets back to half guard.
Laynpray thows a huge punch but Sunderland dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Laynpray dominated that second round.
That's time! Laynpray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Laynpray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sunderland on his heels. He'll look to pass Sunderland's guard now, I'm sure.
Sunderland looking to control.
Laynpray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Sunderland blocks nicely.
Laynpray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sunderland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunderland, not yet.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
Laynpray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunderland is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Laynpray from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunderland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laynpray.
Sunderland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laynpray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sunderland somewhat.
Sunderland shoots in for a double leg but Laynpray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sunderland tries to clinch but Laynpray moves out of range.
Sunderland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laynpray.
Nice takedown defense from Sunderland. No joy for Laynpray on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laynpray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laynpray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sunderland sprawls well. Sunderland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laynpray gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Laynpray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sunderland darts in and clinches Laynpray up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sunderland jumps guard.
Sunderland trying to strike off his back.
Sunderland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laynpray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Laynpray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sunderland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laynpray has managed to get both his arms back between Sunderland's legs - danger averted.
Sunderland controls Laynpray momentarily but Laynpray frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunderland wants to sweep but no luck.
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.
Laynpray stands up over Sunderland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sunderland managing to control the position.
Sunderland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laynpray manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sunderland preventing the sweep.
Sunderland wants to control from the top but Laynpray keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Sunderland wasn't active enough on the ground.

Laynpray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sunderland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laynpray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sunderland is avoiding damage well.
Sunderland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Justin Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laynpray not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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 Joe Laynpray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laynpray, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Laynpray!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Laynpray made sure he mentioned PWNAGE™ (WOT), along with how happy he was to win his fight.