PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray comes to the cage accompanied by Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Laynpray
vs
Guns

175 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

200 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition
Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Guns!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laynpray moves away from the strike by Guns.
Laynpray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guns counters with a nice uppercut.
Laynpray fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Laynpray.
Guns throws the left hand but Laynpray avoids the punch easily.
Guns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Guns.
Laynpray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laynpray somewhat.
Laynpray shoots for a double leg takedown but Guns sprawls well. He's pushed Laynpray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheers as Guns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laynpray doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Guns. That snapped Laynpray's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Laynpray 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns working a defensive guard here.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Guns is looking for a triangle but Laynpray pushes his legs off easily.
Laynpray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laynpray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guns is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laynpray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laynpray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Laynpray is looking to get to half guard.
Laynpray takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laynpray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laynpray is looking to escape.
Guns working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laynpray is trying to escape the mount.

Guns looking to secure an arm triangle but Laynpray defends it well.
Guns misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laynpray hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laynpray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laynpray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Guns wants to finish this one by submission but Laynpray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guns.
Laynpray is desperately trying to improve his position but Guns has a good base and remains in mount.
Guns tries to push Laynpray's head away but Laynpray is holding on tight.
Laynpray tries to hold on but Guns pushes him away.
Guns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Guns punishing his opponent with strikes.
Laynpray is in a horrible position here. Guns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guns with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray tries to lock up and control but Guns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guns trying to control but Laynpray is having none of it.
Laynpray taking shots to the head.
Guns avoids the attempt from Laynpray to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guns with a couple of short strikes.
Laynpray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laynpray is looking to control Guns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laynpray avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laynpray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laynpray is trying to maintain the position but Guns is very close to passing his half guard.
Laynpray gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Laynpray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guns is pressing down on Laynpray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laynpray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laynpray trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Laynpray cracks Guns with a solid left hand.
Guns manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Guns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laynpray has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Laynpray working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guns is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Laynpray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Guns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laynpray is looking to escape.
Guns landing punches.
Guns looking to control but Laynpray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guns landing strikes, looking to finish!

Laynpray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Guns.
Guns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laynpray is looking to escape.
Guns scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynpray gets back to half guard.
Laynpray wants to control but Guns is keeping busy.
Guns trying to control the action but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
Laynpray is trying to control but can't.
Guns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laynpray defending well though.
Guns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laynpray defending well though.
Laynpray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guns is working away from the top position though.
Guns works his foot free and advances to mount.
Laynpray sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laynpray is controlling Guns's trapped leg to prevent Guns from advancing to side control.
Guns throwing shots but Laynpray is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is trying to maintain the position but Guns is very close to passing his half guard.
Guns prevents Laynpray from improving his position.
Laynpray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laynpray keeping control of the position.

Guns seems to be working for a kimura but Laynpray defends the submission attempt.
Laynpray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guns is working away from the top position though.
Guns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laynpray is trying to get back to full guard.
Laynpray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laynpray.

Guns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray looking to control.

Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray controls Guns momentarily but Guns frees himself.
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Laynpray.
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laynpray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laynpray wants to sweep here but Guns controlling him for the moment.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Guns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Guns.
Guns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laynpray.
Laynpray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Guns throws a hook to the side of Laynpray's head but Laynpray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guns jabs at Laynpray's body.
Laynpray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laynpray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Laynpray shoots and misses
and Guns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laynpray with a poor takedown
and Guns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laynpray.
Joe Laynpray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laynpray closes the distance and clinches up with Guns, looking for a takedown. Laynpray pushes Guns against the cage but Guns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Guns throws a hook but Laynpray avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laynpray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guns circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray fails with a takedown attempt.
Guns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laynpray walks into a jab.
Leroy Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Laynpray or perhaps it was just good defense by Guns which made him look bad.

Guns drops Laynpray with a right and a left! Guns comes rushing in but Laynpray regains his composure and manages to keep Guns in guard.

Laynpray is rocked!

It looks like Joe Laynpray has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laynpray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guns.
Oh Laynpray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Guns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laynpray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laynpray seems to have got his legs back now.
Leroy Guns has got the better of the ground game so far.

Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Laynpray tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns is stalling in the full guard.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guns landing with the ground and pound.
Laynpray seems keen to control Guns's posture.
Laynpray wants to sweep but no luck.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Laynpray is pulling down on Guns's head to control his posture.
Laynpray trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
Laynpray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laynpray controls Guns momentarily but Guns frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guns trying to control but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
Laynpray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guns is one step ahead there.
Laynpray keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Laynpray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laynpray tries to get out of the position.
Guns landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guns working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guns passes Laynpray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leroy Guns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laynpray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Guns thows a huge punch but Laynpray dodges it nicely.
Guns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laynpray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guns.
Laynpray is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe Laynpray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guns is looking to take a break and control but Laynpray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laynpray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guns's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Guns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guns 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Guns!
Leroy Guns decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.