PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodoros Theodorakis (ranked 6162 p4p, 6699 weight class) and Datty Mrayer (ranked 531 p4p, 563 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Theodorakis
vs
Mrayer

169 cm
18
157
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
164
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodoros Theodorakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Datty Mrayer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrayer digs a good body shot into Theodorakis's ribs.
Theodorakis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Theodorakis avoids a kick to the body.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Theodorakis stops Mrayer from passing to mount.
Theodorakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mrayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Theodorakis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mrayer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mrayer staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mrayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Theodorakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mrayer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mrayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mrayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorakis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mrayer misses with the ground and pound.

Mrayer swings around for an armbar but Theodorakis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mrayer's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mrayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorakis wants to get up but he can't break Mrayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mrayer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Mrayer wriggles free and stands up.

Mrayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Theodorakis is working an open guard so Mrayer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Theodorakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Mrayer clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mrayer pulls guard.
Mrayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theodorakis is one step ahead there.

Mrayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Theodorakis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Theodorakis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mrayer wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mrayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodorakis's half guard.

Theodorakis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mrayer misses the jab.

Mrayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Theodorakis sneaks out the side door and pushes Mrayer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mrayer throws the kick towards the body but Theodorakis avoids it.

Mrayer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodorakis to the ground. Mrayer is now in Theodorakis's guard.
Mrayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mrayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodorakis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mrayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Theodorakis's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mrayer advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mrayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Theodorakis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mrayer scoring with punches and elbows.

Mrayer tries for a kimura but Theodorakis is defending well.
Mrayer is staying tight to Theodorakis's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Mrayer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mrayer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Theodorakis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mrayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Mrayer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Mrayer shoots in and bounces Theodorakis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mrayer throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodorakis is retaining full guard.
Mrayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mrayer stands up from Theodorakis's guard - Mrayer perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Datty Mrayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mrayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer.

Mrayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Theodorakis is just riding it out for now. Mrayer eventually gives up the hold.

Mrayer decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mrayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Theodorakis wants to get back to his feet but Mrayer passes into half guard.

Mrayer trying to control the pace.
Datty Mrayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mrayer tries to pass to full mount but Theodorakis defends it.
Mrayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer is pressing down on Theodorakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theodorakis is holding on for now.
Mrayer working the head and body with strikes.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodorakis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mrayer.
Mrayer content to control rather than advance.
Theodoros Theodorakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrayer wants to free his trapped foot but Theodorakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mrayer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mrayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mrayer is controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Mrayer takes the fight into the clinch.

Mrayer tightens his grip and picks Theodorakis up, before dumping him to the ground. Theodorakis manages to land in guard.
Mrayer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mrayer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Datty Mrayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mrayer sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Datty Mrayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mrayer 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datty Mrayer!