PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lakay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Grylls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lakay
vs
Grylls

175 cm
19
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lakay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear Grylls!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lakay.

Grylls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grylls lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grylls in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lakay keeping moving, preventing Grylls from controlling successfully.
Grylls is pushing down on Lakay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lakay is fighting to maintain full guard but Grylls has managed to sneak the leg through.

Grylls is working for a kimura but Lakay is defending it quite comfortably.

Lakay is defending against the submission attempts here by Grylls.

Grylls is looking for a kimura but Lakay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grylls to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grylls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grylls looks to land a strike but Lakay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grylls is one step ahead there.

Grylls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grylls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lakay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grylls postures up in Lakay's guard and throws a big left but Lakay blocks it.

Grylls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lakay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lakay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lakay!
Grylls gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Lakay is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lakay lands a nice short elbow.
Grylls is staying active underneath Lakay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grylls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grylls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lakay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grylls has momentary wrist control but Lakay slips an elbow through the middle.
Lakay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lakay trying to control but Grylls is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lakay won't allow Grylls to sweep him here.

Grylls has his foot on Lakay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lakay works his way back into a safe position though.

Lakay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lakay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grylls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Grylls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lakay is aware though and is defending well.

Lakay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lakay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lakay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Grylls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lakay defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grylls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grylls looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grylls is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Lakay wants to work for an arm triangle but Grylls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grylls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Grylls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Grylls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lakay defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakay lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bear Grylls dominated that round.
That's time! Lakay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grylls stuffs the takedown attempt from Lakay. Lakay gets slowly back to his feet.

Lakay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Grylls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bear Grylls has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lakay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Grylls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lakay defends well.
Lakay throwing strikes from guard but Grylls blocks nicely.
Grylls keeping moving, preventing Lakay from controlling successfully.
Lakay landing some decent shots from guard.
Grylls throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lakay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lakay lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Grylls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lakay defends well.

Grylls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lakay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lakay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Grylls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lakay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lakay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lakay wants to control from the top but Grylls keeps moving.
Lakay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lakay trying to control the position from guard on top but Grylls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Grylls is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lakay is aware though and is defending well.
Grylls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grylls jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lakay is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lakay and Grylls has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakay is trying to get back to his feet.
Lakay is looking for a sweep.
Grylls misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lakay dodges the ground and pound from Grylls.
Lakay can't do much from the bottom here.

Grylls tries for a kimura but Lakay is defending well.
Lakay dodges the ground and pound from Grylls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grylls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Grylls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lakay is trying to control Grylls's posture but Grylls avoids it.

Grylls goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lakay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grylls but great work by Lakay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakay working the ground and pound.
Lakay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lakay cracks Grylls with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grylls sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lakay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Lakay.

Grylls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grylls manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Grylls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lakay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grylls is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lakay throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lakay 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. This is the final round!

Lakay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grylls as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Lakay does no damage.
Lakay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lakay wants it to stay on the feet.
Lakay shoots in looking for a takedown. Grylls tries to sprawl out of it but Lakay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grylls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lakay.
Grylls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lakay off and has taken his back!

Lakay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grylls's arms.

Grylls is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lakay knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lakay for a finish.

Grylls is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grylls is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lakay has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Grylls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Grylls tightening his grip on Lakay, looking for the choke.

Grylls has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lakay manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grylls's guard. Nice work there by Lakay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakay is working Grylls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Grylls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lakay defends well.

Lakay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lakay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Grylls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grylls manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Lakay really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakay can't escape the position.

Grylls has hold of Lakay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lakay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Grylls goes for an armbar but Lakay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lakay.

Lakay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grylls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lakay has managed to get both his arms back between Grylls's legs - danger averted.
Lakay chips away with some ground and pound.

Grylls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lakay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lakay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakay trying to control the position from guard on top but Grylls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Grylls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lakay defends it easily.
Lakay preventing the sweep.
Lakay postures up and lands a big shot to Grylls's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakay landing with the ground and pound.
Lakay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grylls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lakay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lakay throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lakay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lakay chips away with some ground and pound.
Lakay throwing strikes but missing.
Lakay throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lakay.
I think Lakay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Grylls!