PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Clap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perrin Aybara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aybara
vs
Clap

172 cm
26
159 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

172 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erick Clap!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aybara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Aybara does it's job there.
Aybara lands a jab to Clap's midsection.

Aybara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clap!
Clap is not content to let Aybara control the position.
Aybara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Aybara misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aybara is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Clap's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Aybara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clap defends it well.
Aybara not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara wants to control but Clap is keeping him busy.

Clap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clap is trying to control but can't.

Clap actively working from the bottom here.
Aybara wants to take a breather but Clap is having none of it.
Aybara thows a huge punch but Clap dodges it nicely.

Clap is defending against the submission attempts here by Aybara.
Still in half guard, Aybara seems content to control.

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.
Clap is pressing down on Aybara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aybara tries to free his leg and advance position but Clap is retaining full guard.

Aybara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Clap is looking for a triangle here but Aybara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aybara in side control, throwing shots but Clap defends.
Clap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara wants to take a breather but Clap is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aybara.
Aybara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aybara misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aybara trying to control but Clap is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aybara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clap has worked his arm free - good work by Clap!
Clap can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara wants to control but Clap is keeping him busy.
Aybara working the body and head with strikes.
Clap manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aybara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clap controlling the position well.
Aybara wants to free his trapped foot but Clap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clap is positioning himself well to prevent Aybara advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aybara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aybara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Aybara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clap can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aybara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aybara trying to control the position but Clap is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aybara is trying to get an arm triangle but Clap is defending well.
Clap regains half guard.
Clap tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Aybara has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Aybara with a couple of short strikes.
Aybara looking to control but Clap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aybara controlling his opponent.
Perrin Aybara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aybara is landing with some decent strikes but Clap is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Clap regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clap is looking for a sweep. Aybara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clap regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aybara is looking to work some ground and pound but Clap has wrist control.
Aybara controlling from the top position.
Aybara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara postures up in Clap's guard and throws a big left but Clap blocks it.

Aybara has gone for a leg lock! Clap slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aybara's guard.

Clap engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aybara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aybara can't keep his opponent in guard - Clap advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clap trying to advance position but Aybara counters by regaining guard.
Clap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aybara's guard.
Clap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clap trying to control from half guard but Aybara is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aybara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aybara wants to control but Clap passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Aybara digs a good hook to Clap's body.
Aybara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap connects with a body shot.
Aybara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clap flicks out a counter leg kick but Aybara steps away.

Clap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clap landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aybara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clap can do to turn this around?
Aybara wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Clap.
Aybara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clap pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clap fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aybara.
Clap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clap throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aybara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aybara defending well as Clap loads up on a big left hand.
Clap throws a solid leg kick but Aybara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clap as he avoids it easily.
Aybara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clap pinned against the cage. Clap gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin Aybara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clap but Clap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aybara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Clap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clap but Clap pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aybara throws a body punch but Clap moves out of range.
Clap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clap sizes up Aybara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Clap does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clap. Aybara does a little dance to reset his feet.

Aybara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aybara not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clap is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aybara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aybara's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aybara rolls, trying to escape but Clap keeps control of the position.

Clap looking for the choke but no joy.
I would not like to be Aybara right now.

Clap is looking for the choke from the back position but Aybara is controlling his hands well.
Clap wants to control but Aybara is keeping busy.
Erick Clap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clap looking to break Aybara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aybara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Clap will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Aybara surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Clap throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Aybara's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clap doesn't have the hooks in and Aybara manages to turn into his guard.
Aybara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clap's head.

Clap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aybara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aybara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aybara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clap keeping moving, preventing Aybara from controlling successfully.
Aybara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

Clap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Clap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aybara 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Aybara!
A victorious Perrin Aybara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.