PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flynn Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dray comes to the cage accompanied by Champion. Dray has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dray
vs
Inc

178 cm
24
196 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

185 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Dray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flynn Inc!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Inc throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Ricky Dray has been cut.
Inc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Dray as Inc shoots in.
Inc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inc shoots in looking for a takedown. Dray tries to sprawl out of it but Inc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inc has his takedown stuffed

and Dray counters with a single leg into guard. Inc didn't expect that.
Ricky Dray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Inc.
Dray is breathing heavily.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Inc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Inc is looking for a triangle but Dray pushes his legs off easily.
Dray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inc's head.
Inc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Inc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inc has momentary wrist control but Dray slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dray throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Inc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dray has managed to get both his arms back between Inc's legs - danger averted.
Dray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Inc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dray defends well.
Inc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Inc manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dray has Inc in his guard.
Inc tries to stand but Dray is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc prevents Dray from getting back to his feet.
Inc throws a big elbow that misses.
Inc is looking to stand up but Dray won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dray keeping full guard, as Inc tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dray has a closed guard, preventing Inc from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricky Dray wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Inc wants to clinch.
Dray misses with a double jab
and Inc counters with a three punch combo that has Dray backing up. Dray nods at Inc to acknowledge the strikes.
Ricky Dray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dray slaps away a takedown attempt from Inc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dray slaps away a takedown attempt from Inc, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inc.
Dray shoots for a takedown but Inc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dray defends it nicely.
Inc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dray shoots in and drives through. Inc sprawls well.

Inc shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dray is trying to defend but Inc finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inc trying to control from half guard but Dray is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flynn Inc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Dray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Inc tries for a takedown but Dray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inc shoots in for a takedown but Dray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inc throws a sloppy head kick and Dray moves out of range easily.
Dray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dray swats away the attempt to clinch by Inc.

Dray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dray prevents Inc from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inc is looking to improve his position.
Inc is still trying to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dray.
Inc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Dray seems to be working for a kimura but Inc defends the submission attempt.
Inc is looking to control Dray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Inc avoid being mounted?
Inc flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ricky Dray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Inc trying to control from the bottom.

Dray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Inc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dray is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dray.
Inc trying to control here.
Inc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Inc is trying to stand.
Dray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Inc trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc tries to kick Dray off but Dray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Inc lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Inc is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dray lands a nice short elbow.

Dray is working for a submission of some sort.
Inc manages to get to full guard.
Inc will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dray with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dray is looking to work some ground and pound but Inc has wrist control.
Dray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inc trying to keep a closed guard but Dray is proving a slippery customer.
Dray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Inc's head.
Inc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dray 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc controls Dray momentarily but Dray frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Flynn Inc hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dray loads up on a big right hand but Inc slips the punch.
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 Ricky Dray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Dray's cut.
That's time! Dray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Inc wants to clinch.
Dray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Inc tests Dray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dray looks to throw the jab but Inc is out of range.
Inc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dray swivels and escapes.
Inc tries to clinch but Dray moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dray, as that shot connected.

Inc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inc seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Flynn Inc.
Inc cracks a nice hook into Dray's ribs.
Dray blocks a head kick by Inc.
Dray keeps the fight on the outside.
Inc tries to work over Dray's front leg with a kick but Dray checks it.
Dray misses with a takedown attempt - Inc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inc shoots for a takedown but Dray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricky Dray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Inc.
Dray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inc is fending him off so far but Dray persists. Nope, Inc circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc is looking to clinch but Dray is avoiding it.
Inc shoots in looking for a takedown. Dray tries to sprawl out of it but Inc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Dray. No joy for Inc on that attempt.
Flynn Inc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dray fails to land the takedown.
Inc is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dray is out of range and Inc settles back down.
Inc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dray fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc shoots in for a takedown but Dray shows good takedown defense.
Dray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inc as he jumps to the side.
Dray keeps the fight on the outside.
Inc tries to clinch up but Dray circles away and keeps his distance.
Dray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Dray.
Dray swinging wildly here.
Dray avoids the head kick by Inc.
Inc wants to clinch up but Dray keeps it at a distance.
Flynn Inc seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dray checks it well.
Inc shoots in but Dray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Inc closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dray to the mat! Dray manages to get full guard.
Dray wants to stand but Inc is controlling the position.
Inc stays in close to Dray's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Flynn Inc.

Dray gets tackled into the cage by Inc. Inc maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Inc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Dray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Dray.
Inc throws a head kick that misses.
Inc throws a leg kick but Dray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dray. No joy for Inc on that attempt.
Dray looks for a takedown but Inc sprawls well.
Inc shoots in but no luck this time.

Inc closes the distance and clinches.
Inc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Dray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Inc on the inside.
Inc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dray wants a takedown but no success here.
Inc is trying to push Dray away but Dray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Inc pulls guard successfully.
Dray postures up.

Inc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dray stands and throws Inc's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dray grinds an elbow into Inc's temple.
Inc tries to buck Dray off but Dray is having none of it.

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

Inc tries for a kimura but Dray is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dray keeps working.
Dray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Inc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Inc is controlling him well.
Inc in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Inc misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dray trying to remain calm as Inc controls from the top position.
Inc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dray is not content to let Inc control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Flynn Inc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dray misses with an uppercut. Inc saw that one coming.
Inc connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dray.
Inc tries to clinch up but Dray circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flynn Inc dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Dray's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Inc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dray's guard.
Inc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Inc decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dray wants it to stay on the feet.
Inc throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inc tries to land knees in the clinch but Dray avoids the damage to the body.
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.

Inc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dray tries for a takedown but Inc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dray gets caught napping as Inc dives in and scores a takedown. Dray manages to retain guard.
Inc passes Dray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inc stops Dray from getting back to his feet.
Inc working the head and body with strikes.
Inc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dray keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Flynn Inc hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Inc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dray as he avoids it easily.
Inc shoots in looking for a takedown but Dray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ricky Dray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flynn Inc.
Dray avoids the head kick by Inc.
Dray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inc swivels and escapes.
Dray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inc.
Nice body kick there by Inc.
Inc dives in and grabs Dray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dray pushes down on Inc's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Inc does no damage.
Dray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inc to the mat! Inc manages to get full guard.
Inc trying to keep a closed guard but Dray is proving a slippery customer.
Dray distracts Inc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Inc is trying to keep Dray in close.
Dray throws a big elbow that misses.
Inc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dray.
Dray throws a big elbow that misses.
Inc is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Inc is looking to stand up but Dray isn't so interested in that idea.
Dray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dray tries to free his leg and advance position but Inc is retaining full guard.
Inc seems keen to control Dray's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Flynn Inc was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Inc tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dray.
Ricky Dray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flynn Inc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dray misses with a hook. Inc ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flynn Inc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Inc!
Flynn Inc is the new middleweight champion!