PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Ray (ranked 5987 p4p, 538 weight class) and Mr Third (ranked 5702 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Third acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ray
vs
Third

185 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Third!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ray instigates a clinch.

Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Third drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.

Ray rushes Third and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ray.
Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Third backwards.
A short right from Ray.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Third.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third fails to pull guard.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Third's elbow.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Third uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lands a body shot.

Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Third missing with a left hand there. Ray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Third throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Third takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Mr Third has been cut.

Ray rushes Third and presses him up against the cage.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
Third has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Third drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ray gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray lands with a cross.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Third misses with a straight left.
Ray Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.

Ray instigates a clinch.
Third has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ray is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Third tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray tries to work over Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Third goes for a takedown attempt but Ray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Third on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray doesn't manage to clinch there - Third circles away.
Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Ray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray tries to clinch but Third is having none of it.

Ray pushes Third up against the cage in a clinch.
Third tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ray smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Third looks to throw the jab but Ray is out of range.
Third changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Third manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray tries to clinch but Third moves out of range.
Third looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Third swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Third tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Third throws out a loose jab but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Third's ribs.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Third swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Third swings away with a body shot that misses

and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Third wants a takedown but no success here.
Third is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Ray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Third's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Third is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Third pushes him off.

Ray tries to sprawl but Third drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Third.

Third trying to work for an americana but Ray has managed to regain full guard.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Third tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard.
Third working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Third wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Third trying to move into half guard but instead Ray has managed to sweep!

Third controlling the position.

Third is looking for a triangle here but Ray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Third manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.
Third trying to hold on to Ray's head to control him but Ray postures up.
Third is pressing down on Ray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Third tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Third pulls Ray in close to prevent any damage.
Third's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Third.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Third with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to clinch up but Third circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray Ray is winning the standup battle so far.
Third fails with the takedown
and Ray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Third shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but Third keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Third is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ray tries to clinch there but Third circles away.
Ray throws a combination. Third tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ray has managed to clinch.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray scores with a shoulder strike.

Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Third shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ray as he jumps to the side.
Ray Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Third.
Ray misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ray ducks under a wild hook from Third.
A nice combination there by Ray.
Third fails to land the takedown.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Third swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Third thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Third manages to circle out of the way.
Ray Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray swinging wildly here.

Ray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Third tries for a takedown but Ray manages to get underhooks.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Third can do to turn this around?
Third tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Third's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ray lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Third backs up against the cage.
Third misses with a hook. Ray ducked under it nicely.
Ray tries to clinch there but Third circles away.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Third pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ray moves into the clinch successfully.

Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Ray has managed to clinch.
Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Ray on the inside.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Third backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thirds head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ray.

Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Third looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ray!
Ray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Third is controlling him well.

Third goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Third but great work by Ray.
Third is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Third struggling a bit here.
Mr Third has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Third sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Third is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Third keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Third gets full guard.
Third manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ray manages to get himself to full guard.

Third throws a big elbow that misses.
Third slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Third looking to control but instead Ray has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Third throwing shots but Ray is blocking nicely.
Third slips a nice elbow through Ray's hands, connecting with Ray's forehead.

Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ray is just riding it out for now. Third eventually gives up the hold.
Third trying to control from half guard but Ray is working away.

Third wants to work for an arm triangle but Ray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ray Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Third thows a huge punch but Ray dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ray Ray!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Ray Ray!

Ray Ray wins by unanimous decision!