PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bretton Pritcharf (ranked 3264 p4p, 145 weight class) and Ray Vision (ranked 4095 p4p, 182 weight class). Bretton Pritcharf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pritcharf
vs
Vision

207 cm
26
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
295 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bretton Pritcharf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Vision!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vision throws a low kick but Pritcharf moves out of range easily.
Vision misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vision looks to land a combination but Pritcharf avoids it well.
Pritcharf throws a counter high kick but Vision was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vision misses with a low kick.
Vision has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pritcharf goes for a double leg but Vision avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vision continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Pritcharf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vision connects with a jab.
Pritcharf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vision swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vision tries a head kick but it misses.
As Vision tries to get set, Pritcharf tries to push him back and clinch up but Vision manages to avoid the attempt.
Vision throws a solid leg kick but Pritcharf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vision.
Pritcharf is looking to counter the offense by Vision and move into the clinch.
Vision misses with a lunging right hand

and Pritcharf counters with a shoot takedown. Vision fights it but they end up in guard.
Vision can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pritcharf controls the pace.
Pritcharf stands up over Vision, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vision being controlled here, momentarily.

Pritcharf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vision has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pritcharf has managed to get both his arms back between Vision's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf won't allow Vision to get back to his feet.

Vision is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pritcharf defends well.
Pritcharf wants to control from the top but Vision keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vision working a defensive guard but Pritcharf passes into half guard.
Pritcharf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vision is staying active underneath Pritcharf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pritcharf 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.
Vision wants to improve his position but Pritcharf is controlling well.
Vision pushes Pritcharf off looking to stand but Pritcharf dives back in and keeps control.

Pritcharf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vision has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vision is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pritcharf ducks under a wild hook from Vision.
Vision connects with a body shot that sends Pritcharf's belly button to the back.
Vision throws out a loose jab but Pritcharf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pritcharf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vision.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pritcharf moves out of range of the leg kick from Vision.
Vision misses with a double jab

and Pritcharf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vision has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pritcharf is working away from the top position though.
Vision is looking to improve his position.
Vision is looking to escape.
Vision controlling the position well.
Pritcharf prevents Vision from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision is holding on to half guard well.
Vision is pressing down on Pritcharf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vision is looking to stand up but Pritcharf isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vision can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vision has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pritcharf has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vision wants to control but Pritcharf postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Vision will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pritcharf clinches.
Vision missing with knees to the body.
Vision throws a punch but it's blocked by Pritcharf.
Pritcharf tries to pull guard but Vision holds him up against the cage and eventually Pritcharf drops back down to his feet.

Vision manages to break the clinch.
Vision throws a leg kick

and Pritcharf counters with a shoot takedown. Vision fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vision looking to control but Pritcharf passes into half guard.
Vision is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bretton Pritcharf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vision punching from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf is trying to control. Vision wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pritcharf gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vision rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pritcharf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pritcharf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vision sprawls and moves away.
Vision tries a head kick but it misses.
Pritcharf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vision ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pritcharf moves away.
Pritcharf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bretton Pritcharf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vision buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Vision drives through and clinches with Pritcharf against the cage.
Vision tries to land a knee to the head but Pritcharf blocks with his arms.
Pritcharf working hard to break the clinch.

Vision's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pritcharf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pritcharf is looking to land body kicks.
Vision lands a jab to Pritcharf's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf checks the leg kick.
Vision looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ray Vision seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pritcharf blocks a low kick nicely.
Pritcharf looks for the body kick but Vision saw that one coming.
Pritcharf slips a straight right by Vision.
Pritcharf throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vision avoids it.
Vision throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Vision throws a jab but it's blocked by Pritcharf.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pritcharf or perhaps it was just good defense by Vision, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bretton Pritcharf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vision wants to land a leg kick but Pritcharf is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pritcharf.
Vision wants to land a leg kick but Pritcharf is out of range.
Ray Vision is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritcharf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vision is fending him off so far but Pritcharf persists. Nope, Vision circles away and we're back to standing.
Pritcharf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vision as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Pritcharf moves out of range easily.
Ray Vision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vision throws a low kick, looking for Pritcharf's leg but Pritcharf calmly moves out of range.
Vision throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Vision. No joy for Pritcharf on that attempt.
Vision misses with a low kick.
Vision lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Pritcharf as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Pritcharf with that takedown attempt.
Vision has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pritcharf checks a leg kick.
Vision misses with a few strikes there.
Pritcharf dodges the punch combination from Vision.
Vision connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Vision.
Pritcharf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vision misses with a low kick.
Vision throws a head kick but Pritcharf moves out of range.
Pritcharf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pritcharf tried to counter with a leg kick but Vision avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pritcharf checks a leg kick.
Vision throws a leg kick but Pritcharf checks it.
Pritcharf attempts a counter takedown but Vision avoids it well and moves away.
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!
Vision misses with a low kick.
Vision scoring well with a low kick there.
Pritcharf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vision throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pritcharf shoots in for a takedown but Vision shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Vision 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!

Vision connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Pritcharf shoots in and bounces Vision off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vision doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vision wants to stand but Pritcharf is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pritcharf is one step ahead there.

Vision looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vision keeping moving, preventing Pritcharf from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vision throws a leg kick but Pritcharf moved away.
Vision looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pritcharf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Vision.
Pritcharf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vision as he jumps to the side.
Vision wants to counter with a clinch but Pritcharf pushes him away.
Vision stalks Pritcharf and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pritcharf's face. Pritcharf staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vision as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vision goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vision swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pritcharf.
Vision tries to work over Pritcharf's front leg with a kick but Pritcharf checks it.
Vision lands a nice shot that snaps Pritcharf's head back.
Pritcharf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vision swats away the attempt to clinch by Pritcharf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vision.
Vision throws out a leg kick but Pritcharf moves out of range and Vision only half commits.
Vision throws a low kick but Pritcharf avoids it.
Pritcharf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A bone on bone clash there as Pritcharf blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Pritcharf moves out of range easily.
Vision attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Vision.
Pritcharf tries to counter by clinching up but Vision breaks away and moves out of range.
Pritcharf tries to clinch but Vision is having none of it.
Vision throws a head kick but Pritcharf moves out of range.
Pritcharf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vision paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vision misses with a low kick as Pritcharf jumps back.
A head kick misses from Vision.
Pritcharf dives in and grabs Vision's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vision pushes down on Pritcharf's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bretton Pritcharf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vision wants to land a leg kick but Pritcharf is out of range.
Vision misses with an uppercut. Pritcharf saw that one coming.
Pritcharf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pritcharf tries a head kick but it misses.
Vision throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vision misses.
A jab from Vision misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vision. Pritcharf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pritcharf moves out of range of the leg kick from Vision.
Vision lands with a nice body kick.
Vision throws a leg kick

and Pritcharf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vision tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pritcharf avoids it.
Pritcharf is working for takedown but Vision is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vision tries to work over Pritcharf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pritcharf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vision tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pritcharf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vision tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Vision really dominated that round.
That's time! Pritcharf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vision lands a head kick!
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Pritcharf moves out of range easily.
Vision misses with a body kick.
Vision tried to score with a low kick but Pritcharf checks it.
Pritcharf fails with the takedown.

Vision fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pritcharf, pushing him back against the cage.
Pritcharf jumps guard but Vision stands there with Pritcharf around his waist. Pritcharf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vision.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritcharf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pritcharf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vision just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bretton Pritcharf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vision tries to land knees in the clinch but Pritcharf avoids the damage to the body.

Pritcharf pulls Vision into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritcharf is trying to control the position but Vision postures up.
Vision controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vision pushing down on Pritcharf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vision trying to control the action but Pritcharf is working from the bottom.
Pritcharf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pritcharf is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vision thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vision wants to control but Pritcharf is keeping him busy.
Pritcharf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vision thows a huge punch but Pritcharf dodges it nicely.
Vision lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vision trying to control from half guard but Pritcharf is working away.
Vision is controlling the pace.
Pritcharf trying to hold on to Vision's head to control him but Vision postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vision in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vision fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vision tries to land a leg kick but Pritcharf saw it coming and moves away.
Pritcharf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vision finds it's way round the side to connect with Pritcharf's head.
A leg kick checked by Pritcharf.
Vision throws a leg kick but Pritcharf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pritcharf is looking to counter the offense by Vision and move into the clinch.
Pritcharf moves out of range of the body kick from Vision.
Vision wants to slow Pritcharf down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Vision.
Vision throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pritcharf tries to clinch up.
Good work by Pritcharf as he checks the leg kick.
Vision attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a leg kick but Pritcharf moved away.
Pritcharf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pritcharf shoots in but Vision avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vision is looking to chop away at Pritcharf's legs.
Vision throws a leg kick but Pritcharf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vision throws out a leg kick but Pritcharf moves out of range and Vision only half commits.

Vision clinches up with Pritcharf and pushes him back against the cage.
Pritcharf goes for a takedown attempt but Vision pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Vision rushes Pritcharf and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pritcharf blocks an elbow strike.
Vision misses with an elbow over the top.
Pritcharf tries for a takedown but Vision manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Vision dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vision's corner calls for a 1-2. Vision obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vision keeps the fight on the outside.
Vision throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Pritcharf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vision lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pritcharf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pritcharf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vision throws a low kick but Pritcharf avoids it.
Pritcharf fails to land the takedown.
Vision is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pritcharf checks a leg kick.
Vision jabs Pritcharf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pritcharf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vision sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pritcharf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vision misses with a low kick as Pritcharf jumps back.
Vision tries a head kick but it misses.
Vision throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Pritcharf blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pritcharf moves out of range as Vision throws a body kick.
Pritcharf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pritcharf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pritcharf checks a low kick from Vision.
Vision tries to bum rush Pritcharf with a series of wild strikes but Pritcharf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vision connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Pritcharf moves out of range easily.

Pritcharf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vision to the mat! Vision manages to get full guard.
Pritcharf preventing the sweep.
Pritcharf wants to stand but Vision has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vision swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pritcharf prevents Vision from getting back to his feet.
Vision working a defensive guard here.
Pritcharf prevents Vision from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Vision throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pritcharf escapes and throws Vision's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vision stops Pritcharf from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritcharf working away.
Vision looks to move to half guard but instead Pritcharf has passed into mount! Damn!
Vision sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vision tries to roll over but Pritcharf keeps him under control.
Ray Vision 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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vision pushes Pritcharf off looking to stand but Pritcharf dives back in and keeps control.
Vision wants to get back to full guard.
Vision wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pritcharf wants to clinch.
Pritcharf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vision wants to slow Pritcharf down by chopping away at his legs.
Pritcharf blocks a low kick nicely.
Bretton Pritcharf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pritcharf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Pritcharf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Vision comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vision 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 44:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 44:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Vision!
Ray Vision is the new super heavyweight champion!