PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray comes to the cage accompanied by Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Pellegrini has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Laynpray
vs
Pellegrini

175 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laynpray drives through with a takedown into guard.

Pellegrini is looking for a triangle but Laynpray pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.

Pellegrini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laynpray defends well.
Laynpray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laynpray stops Pellegrini from standing up.
Laynpray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pellegrini is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Laynpray takes a little break here. Pellegrini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to escape but Laynpray is in control.
Laynpray advances to mount.
Laynpray content just to control the position here.
Pellegrini wants to hold on but Laynpray pushes him away.
Pellegrini is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pellegrini is trying desperately to improve position.
Laynpray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pellegrini for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Laynpray.
Laynpray shoots in looking for a takedown but Pellegrini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laynpray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anthony Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pellegrini throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Laynpray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Pellegrini.
Anthony Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Laynpray gets a takedown into half guard.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Laynpray seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Laynpray just wasn't active enough.
Pellegrini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Pellegrini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laynpray fails with a takedown attempt.

Laynpray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pellegrini misses with a knee strike.
Pellegrini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Laynpray blocks it.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pellegrini looks gassed!
Laynpray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pellegrini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pellegrini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Laynpray blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Laynpray has clasped his hands together around Pellegrini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Laynpray in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Laynpray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

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

Pellegrini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laynpray defends well.
Laynpray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joe Laynpray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pellegrini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pellegrini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laynpray controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laynpray tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Laynpray.
Laynpray shoots in and drives through. Pellegrini sprawls well.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Laynpray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laynpray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Pellegrini. No joy for Laynpray on that 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 absolutely exhausted here.
Laynpray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pellegrini is fending him off so far but Laynpray persists. Nope, Pellegrini circles away and we're back to standing.
Pellegrini goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Joe Laynpray has been cut.
Pellegrini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pellegrini tests Laynpray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pellegrini scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laynpray keeps the fight on the outside.
Laynpray keeps the fight on the outside.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Laynpray is having none of it.
Joe Laynpray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Laynpray shoots in and bounces Pellegrini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet but Laynpray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Laynpray just wasn't active enough.
Pellegrini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laynpray paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Laynpray gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellegrini is looking to escape.
Laynpray slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray wants to pass to mount but Pellegrini is defending the position.
Pellegrini pushes Laynpray off looking to stand but Laynpray dives back in and keeps control.
Laynpray controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Laynpray just wasn't active enough.

Laynpray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pellegrini's guard.
Laynpray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Laynpray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Pellegrini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laynpray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Laynpray just wasn't active enough.
Pellegrini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Laynpray swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrini.
Laynpray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pellegrini's waist but Pellegrini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laynpray off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Laynpray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laynpray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pellegrini defends it nicely.

Laynpray moves into range and clinches up with Pellegrini.
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 Joe Laynpray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Laynpray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Laynpray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Laynpray controlling the action here.

Pellegrini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laynpray slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Laynpray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pellegrini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch but Laynpray is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Laynpray or perhaps it was just good defense by Pellegrini which made him look bad.
Pellegrini lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laynpray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pellegrini moves in looking to clinch but Laynpray pushes him off.
Anthony Pellegrini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up

and Laynpray counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pellegrini!
Laynpray controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to hold on but Laynpray postures up.
Pellegrini is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laynpray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pellegrini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pellegrini won't allow Laynpray to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Laynpray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Laynpray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laynpray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Pellegrini. No joy for Laynpray on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laynpray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pellegrini to the mat! Pellegrini manages to get full guard.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.

Pellegrini working for a triangle but Laynpray defends it easily.
Laynpray stays in close to Pellegrini's body and controls the position.
Laynpray tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.

Pellegrini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laynpray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laynpray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laynpray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Joe Laynpray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pellegrini tries to clinch there but Laynpray circles away.

Laynpray looking to score a takedown here. Pellegrini is defending well but Laynpray drives through and ends up in Pellegrini's guard.
Laynpray is looking to advance position but Pellegrini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Laynpray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laynpray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pellegrini.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laynpray sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laynpray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laynpray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pellegrini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pellegrini's back!
Anthony Pellegrini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Laynpray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pellegrini is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Laynpray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laynpray, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Laynpray!
Joe Laynpray opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.