PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pray
vs
Hinch

225 cm
43
300 lbs
16 - 38 - 0

201 cm
34
280 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
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 16 - 38 - 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 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hinch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hinch. No joy for Pray on that attempt.

Pray feints and as Hinch raises his hands in defense, Pray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hinch working for a triangle but Pray defends it easily.
Pray passes Hinch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pray is looking to take a break and control but Hinch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hinch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pray slows the pace down in half guard.
Hinch is not content to let Pray control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch is trying to get back to full guard.
Pray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Pray stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hinch to get to his feet.
Pray misses with the combination.
Pray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hinch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pray is trying to defend but Hinch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pray manages to get to full guard.
Pray is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinch trying to control but Pray is working from the bottom.
Hinch pushes down on Pray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pray is looking to escape.
Pray trying to control from the bottom.
Hinch tries to pass to full mount but Pray defends it.
Hinch wants to control but Pray is keeping him busy.
Pray tries to kick Hinch off but Hinch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Pray is defending against the submission attempts here by Hinch.
Pray tries to roll over but Hinch keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray trying to control here.
Pray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hinch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Hinch is working for a submission of some sort.

Hinch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hinch.
Pray tries to kick Hinch off but Hinch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hinch is looking to take a break and control but Pray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pray trying to control the position.
Pray is looking to stand up but Hinch isn't so interested in that idea.

Pray kicks Hinch off and gets to his feet.
Pray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hinch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pray somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hinch pinned against the cage. Hinch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hinch shoots in looking for a takedown. Pray tries to sprawl out of it but Hinch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray appears to be looking for a big counter.

Hinch clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stevie Hinch will probably get the nod.
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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pray darts in looking for a takedown but Hinch gets double underhooks and turns Pray into the cage.
Pray fails with the takedown.
Hinch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hinch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pray is trying to defend but Hinch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hinch tries to pass to full mount but Pray defends it.
Pray wants to control but Hinch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hinch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinch is looking to take a break and control but Pray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinch moves into full mount! Pray won't be happy about that!

Hinch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pray has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hinch unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hinch with good strikes from the mount here!

Hinch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pray trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hinch punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hinch putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Hinch wants to finish this one by submission but Pray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hinch.
Pray is trying to escape the mount.
Pray is squirming around, avoiding Hinch's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray tries to hold on but Hinch pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray gets back to half guard.
Hinch thows a huge punch but Pray dodges it nicely.

Hinch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hinch stalling.
Hinch prevents Pray from standing back up.

Hinch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pray is just riding it out for now. Hinch eventually gives up the hold.
Pray wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Pray is not content to let Hinch control the position.
Pray wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hinch is trying to work for a kimura but Pray is defending well.
Hinch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pray kicks Hinch off and gets back to his feet.
Pray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hinch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pray darts in looking for a takedown but Hinch gets double underhooks and turns Pray into the cage.

Hinch 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.
Pray has momentary wrist control but Hinch slips an elbow through the middle.
Hinch works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Hinch wants to work for an arm triangle but Pray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hinch is looking to advance position but Pray won't allow it.

Hinch is working for a kimura but Pray is defending it quite comfortably.
Hinch working over Pray with some ground and pound. Pray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinch prevents Pray from improving his position.

Hinch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pray is trying to stand up here but Hinch is controlling him well.

Hinch is working for a kimura but Pray is defending it quite comfortably.
Pray keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pray won't allow Hinch to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hinch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hinch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pray fails with a takedown attempt.
Pray has a takedown stuffed.
Hinch unleashes a big counter combination but Pray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinch moves in looking to clinch but Pray pushes him off.
Pray has a takedown stuffed.
Pray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hinch defends well and Pray ends up having to push Hinch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pray darts in looking for a takedown but Hinch gets double underhooks and turns Pray into the cage.

Hinch moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hinch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pray is trying to keep an underhook but Hinch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hinch trying to control the action but Pray is working from the bottom.

Hinch is looking for a kimura here.

Hinch seems to be working for a kimura but Pray defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hinch working over Pray with some ground and pound. Pray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hinch trying to mount his opponent but Pray defends it.
Pray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pray is staying active underneath Hinch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pray wants to get back to his feet.
Pray has hold of Hinch's hands but Hinch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Hinch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pray sees it coming and defends easily.
Hinch wants to pass to mount but Pray is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hinch is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pray sees it coming and defends easily.
Hinch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hinch won't let Pray get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns Pray that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pray is trying to escape the mount.

Hinch working for a submission but Pray is keeping him at bay.

Hinch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pray has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hinch raining down shots from the mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray tries to reverse the position but Hinch maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hinch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pray is bucking up trying to escape but Hinch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Pray is rocked!
Hinch prevents Pray from getting the reversal.
Oh Pray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Pray has left one of his arms exposed and Hinch doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pray screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevie Hinch!
Stevie Hinch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.