PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Krol comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Guerrilla Radio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boleslaw Krol has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laynpray
vs
Krol

175 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 - 7 - 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boleslaw Krol!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol thuds his shin into the meat of Laynpray's side.
Krol stuffs the takedown attempt from Laynpray. Laynpray gets slowly back to his feet.
Laynpray closes the distance and clinches up with Krol, looking for a takedown. Laynpray pushes Krol against the cage but Krol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Laynpray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krol avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol throws a head kick that misses.
Joe Laynpray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Krol. That snapped Laynpray's head back.

It looks like Joe Laynpray has been cut.
Krol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krol wants it to stay on the feet.
Laynpray fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laynpray misses with a takedown attempt - Krol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Krol lands a big head kick that sends Laynpray tumbling to the mat! Krol takes a step backwards and waves Laynpray back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Laynpray blocks a head kick by Krol.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laynpray.
Krol throws a head kick but Laynpray moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krol, right into the meat.
Jab by Krol.
Krol explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol leaves Laynpray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laynpray. That did some damage!
Krol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laynpray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krol counters with a leg kick.
Laynpray is breathing heavily.
Laynpray avoids the head kick by Krol.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laynpray.
Krol is looking to slow Laynpray down with leg kicks.
Laynpray tries for a takedown but Krol circles away easily
and Krol counters with a big head kick but Laynpray shrugs it off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Laynpray. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Laynpray dives in and scores a takedown into Krol's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laynpray is one step ahead there.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray throws an elbow that misses. Krol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laynpray's guard. Nice move by Krol!
Krol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray controlling Krol's posture.
Krol postures up and lands a big shot to Laynpray's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krol trying to control but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laynpray is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laynpray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laynpray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray prevents Krol from getting back to his feet.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laynpray preventing the sweep.

We're going to have a standup here because Joe Laynpray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Krol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laynpray.
Krol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boleslaw Krol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Krol.
Krol throws a wild body kick that Laynpray sees coming a mile off.
Krol is looking to clinch but Laynpray is avoiding it.

Laynpray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krol wants to stand up but Laynpray is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krol can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krol's head.
Laynpray is in close to Krol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Krol blocks nicely.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laynpray cracks Krol with a solid left hand.
Krol tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Laynpray trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
Laynpray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laynpray is working Krol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boleslaw Krol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Laynpray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Krol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laynpray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krol avoids it really well and circles away.
Krol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krol wants it to stay on the feet.
Laynpray keeps the fight on the outside.
Krol wants to slow Laynpray down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck for Laynpray with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol throws a head kick that half lands.
Laynpray shoots for a takedown but Krol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe Laynpray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krol misses with a low kick.
Laynpray shoots in for a double leg but Krol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Krol clinches.
Laynpray can't get the takedown.
Krol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laynpray.
Laynpray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krol is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Krol on the inside.
Krol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laynpray backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Krol.
Krol lands a right hand.
Laynpray fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laynpray backwards.
Krol lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Krol on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Krol.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laynpray drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krol pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krol wants to clinch.
Laynpray tries for a takedown but Krol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krol lands a leg kick that knocks Laynpray off balance momentarily.
Krol misses with a low kick as Laynpray jumps back.
Krol misses with a head kick.

Laynpray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krol's guard.
Laynpray lands a couple of digs.
Krol will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Laynpray throws a big elbow that misses.
Laynpray throwing strikes but missing.
Laynpray preventing the sweep.
Laynpray postures up in Krol's guard and throws a big left but Krol blocks it.
Krol looking for a sweep. Not yet Krol, not yet.
Krol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krol wants to sweep here but Laynpray controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krol's head.
Laynpray passes into half guard.
Laynpray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krol.
Krol manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Krol tries to control but Laynpray wriggling away.
Laynpray tries to hold on but Krol pushes him away.
Krol trying to control but Laynpray is having none of it.
Joe Laynpray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laynpray tries to hold on but Krol pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray regains half guard.
Laynpray regains full guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laynpray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Laynpray trying to control the action but Krol is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Laynpray.
Krol manages to get to full guard.
Laynpray won't allow Krol to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Krol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laynpray is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boleslaw Krol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Laynpray's cut.
That's time! Laynpray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Laynpray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krol is fending him off so far but Laynpray persists. Nope, Krol circles away and we're back to standing.

Laynpray clinches up with Krol and pushes him back against the cage.
Krol is looking to control Laynpray's arms but Laynpray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krol has his back to the cage.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Laynpray uses good head movement to avoid it.

Laynpray gets control of Krol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laynpray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krol connects with a couple of short punches.
Krol postures up.
Krol trying to control but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
Krol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laynpray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laynpray is trying to control the position but Krol postures up.
Laynpray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krol trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Boleslaw Krol.
Krol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laynpray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krol tries to clinch but Laynpray is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray misses with a few strikes there.
Laynpray shoots in looking for a takedown but Krol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laynpray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laynpray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krol is looking to clinch but Laynpray is avoiding it.

Laynpray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Krol manages to work his way to half guard, despite Laynpray's best efforts.
Krol tries to get to full guard but Laynpray has control of the leg.
Laynpray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krol is looking to improve his position.
Laynpray blocks the strikes from Krol.
Laynpray is nestled in close to Krol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laynpray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krol moves into full guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynpray lands a couple of elbows.
Krol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laynpray!
Krol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krol looking to finish Laynpray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Laynpray!
Laynpray wants to control but Krol is having none of it.
Krol throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laynpray because Krol loaded up on that one.
Krol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Laynpray holds on, trying desperately to control.
BOOM! Krol connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Laynpray that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray gets back to half guard.
Krol throwing shots but Laynpray is blocking nicely.
Laynpray keeping hold of Krol's head, controlling as best he can.
Krol trying to control from half guard but Laynpray is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laynpray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krol stopping the sweep attempt from Laynpray.
Krol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krol wants to control from the top but Laynpray keeps moving.
Laynpray trying to control the position here.
Krol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boleslaw Krol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Laynpray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krol!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krol wants to control but Laynpray is keeping busy.
Laynpray wants to take a breather but Krol is having none of it.
Joe Laynpray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krol tries to kick Laynpray off but Laynpray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boleslaw Krol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boleslaw Krol!
After the fight, Boleslaw Krol was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.