PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Laynpray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Horton
vs
Laynpray

178 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

PWNAGE™ (WOT)

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Laynpray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton closes the distance and clinches up with Laynpray, looking for a takedown. Horton pushes Laynpray against the cage but Laynpray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horton tries for a takedown but Laynpray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe Laynpray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Horton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laynpray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laynpray landing with the ground and pound.
Horton is adopting a defensive guard.
Horton trying to keep a closed guard but Laynpray is proving a slippery customer.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Horton 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Horton looking for a guillotine here but Laynpray defends easily.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.

That's one minute 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.

Horton 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.
Laynpray chips away with some ground and pound.
Horton wants to sweep here but Laynpray controlling him for the moment.
Laynpray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Horton looking for a guillotine here but Laynpray defends easily.
Laynpray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Horton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton keeping full guard, as Laynpray tries to pass.
Horton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laynpray.

Horton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Laynpray should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Horton has tightened it up now! Laynpray should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Horton!