PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gargantua Pantagruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray comes into the arena with Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult blaring out of the sound system. Pantagruel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THE MONSTER MASH! With the funniest video!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pray
vs
Pantagruel

225 cm
31
300 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gargantua Pantagruel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray dives in and grabs Pantagruel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pantagruel pushes down on Pray's head and hops out.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pantagruel pinned against the cage. Pantagruel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pantagruel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pantagruel tries to bench press Pray off him but Pray keeps the position.
Pantagruel manages to get back to half guard.
Pray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pantagruel keeps working.
Pantagruel wants to improve his position but Pray is controlling well.
Pantagruel trying to control here.
Pantagruel is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantagruel trying to hold on to Pray's head to control him but Pray postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pray 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.
Pantagruel is not content to let Pray control the position.
Pantagruel trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pantagruel as Pray shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pantagruel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pantagruel.
Pray fails to land the takedown.

Pantagruel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pray manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pantagruel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pray as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pantagruel as he avoids it easily.
Pray with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pantagruel counters with a single leg into guard. Pray didn't expect that.
Pantagruel trying to control but Pray is working from the bottom.
Pray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pantagruel postures up and lands a big shot to Pray's brow.
Pray is trying to control the position but Pantagruel postures up.
Pantagruel stands up over Pray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantagruel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pantagruel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pray can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pray keeps working.
Pray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Pantagruel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pray knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pray tries to improve position but can't.

Pantagruel tries for a kimura but Pray is defending well.
Pray is not content to let Pantagruel control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray tries to escape but Pantagruel is in control.
Pantagruel scores with punches from side control.

Pantagruel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pray, who protects the arm well.
Pantagruel looking to control but instead Pray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pray is trying to stand back up but Pantagruel is controlling him
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pray is looking to improve his position.

Pantagruel is working for a kimura but Pray is defending it quite comfortably.
Pray looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gargantua Pantagruel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pray tries to clinch but Pantagruel moves out of range.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Pantagruel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pantagruel lands a glancing blow to the side of Pray's head.

Pantagruel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pantagruel slips nicely into half guard.
Pantagruel is pressing down on Pray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pray is holding on for now.
Pantagruel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pantagruel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pray defending well though.
Pantagruel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pantagruel wants to advance to full mount but Pray doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pantagruel stops Pray from standing up.
Gargantua Pantagruel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pantagruel passes Pray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pray is refusing to be controlled, as Pantagruel sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantagruel is working for a submission of some sort.
Pray wants to improve his position but Pantagruel is controlling well.
Pantagruel trying to mount his opponent but Pray defends it.
Pray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pray keeping moving, preventing Pantagruel from controlling successfully.
Pray 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.
Pray is trying to control the position but Pantagruel postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray wants to sweep but no luck.
Pantagruel forces his way into half guard.

Pray is defending against the submission attempts here by Pantagruel.

Pantagruel is looking for a kimura here.
Pray wants to get back to his feet.

Pray is defending against the submission attempts here by Pantagruel.
Pantagruel stops Pray from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pantagruel seems to be working for a kimura but Pray defends the submission attempt.
Pantagruel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Pantagruel seems to be looking for submissions.
Pray tries to roll over but Pantagruel keeps him under control.

Pantagruel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pray has managed to free his arm - good work.

Pray kicks Pantagruel off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Pray or perhaps it was just good defense by Pantagruel which made him look bad.
Lay Pray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pantagruel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel postures up.
Pantagruel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pantagruel stopping the sweep attempt from Pray.
Pray is trying to control the position but Pantagruel postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pantagruel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pantagruel prevents Pray from standing back up.

Pantagruel is working for a kimura but Pray is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pantagruel wants to take a breather but Pray is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gargantua Pantagruel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pantagruel tries to avoid it but Pray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pantagruel to the ground. Pantagruel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pantagruel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Pray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pantagruel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pantagruel to the ground. Pray is now in Pantagruel's guard.
Pantagruel 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.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Pantagruel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pray throws a big elbow that misses.
Pray trying to control but Pantagruel is working from the bottom.

Pantagruel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pray trying to control but Pantagruel is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pray passes Pantagruel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pray performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pantagruel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pantagruel is trying to get back to full guard.
Pray passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pray wants to control the pace but Pantagruel is squirming around nicely.
Gargantua Pantagruel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pray content just to control the position here.
Pantagruel wants to hold on but Pray pushes him away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lay Pray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pantagruel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel connects with a crisp jab.
Pray throws a series of punches but Pantagruel avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Pantagruel as Pray shoots in.

Pray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pantagruel to the ground. Pray is now in Pantagruel's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pantagruel is trying to keep Pray in close.
Pray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pray controlling from the top position.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Pantagruel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pray looking to sit in guard and control but Pantagruel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pantagruel 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantagruel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pray is trying to keep Pantagruel in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lay Pray.
A telegraphed right hand from Pantagruel misses the target.
Pantagruel shoots in for a takedown but Pray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lay Pray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gargantua Pantagruel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pantagruel pinned against the cage. Pantagruel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown but Pantagruel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pray takes one to the side of the head.
Lay Pray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pantagruel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lay Pray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pantagruel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gargantua Pantagruel!
A victorious Gargantua Pantagruel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.