PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jay Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Remy Vovchanchyn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vovchanchyn
vs
Jay Ray

188 cm
22
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
27
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

ON TAP 160Q Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Jay Ray!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick that misses.
Ray Jay Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jay Ray moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Vovchanchyn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay Ray throws a lazy uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Jay Ray has knocked Vovchanchyn down with a huge combo! Jay Ray steps away and waves a wobbly Vovchanchyn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Remy Vovchanchyn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vovchanchyn shoots for a double leg takedown but Jay Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Vovchanchyn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vovchanchyn dips to his left and cracks Jay Ray with an uppercut!

Jay Ray moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Jay Ray.

Jay Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn cracks Jay Ray with an open hand slap.
Jay Ray ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jay Ray pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jay Ray fails to land.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay Ray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay Ray.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay Ray won't allow it.
Jay Ray looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jay Ray tries to score a body lock takedown but Vovchanchyn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Jay Ray manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jay Ray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Ray misses with a hook to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a left to the body.

Jay Ray forces Vovchanchyn back against the cage and clinches.
Jay Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Jay Ray stalling in the clinch.
Jay Ray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vovchanchyn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jay Ray can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vovchanchyn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jay Ray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn backwards.
Jay Ray working aggressively here.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay Ray won't allow it.
Jay Ray tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Jay Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Jay Ray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jay Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Jay Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay Ray swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the nose.
Jay Ray is looking to clinch.
Jay Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn dodges the punch combination from Jay Ray.
Jay Ray wants to clinch.
Jay Ray just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Vovchanchyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jay Ray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vovchanchyn.

Jay Ray rushes Vovchanchyn and presses him up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch but Jay Ray keeps him there for the moment.
Jay Ray can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Jay Ray fails to land.
Vovchanchyn is trying to push Jay Ray away but Jay Ray has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jay Ray tries a knee to the head but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jay Ray pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remy Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jay Ray has closed the distance and engaged Vovchanchyn in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Jay Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vovchanchyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jay Ray momentarily.
Remy Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.

Jay Ray clinches.
Jay Ray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Jay Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jay Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Jay Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn avoids a wild elbow strike from Jay Ray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay Ray misses with some punches.
Jay Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jay Ray has Vovchanchyn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jay Ray lands an elbow just above Vovchanchyn 's eye.
Jay Ray lands an elbow that stopped Vovchanchyn in his tracks for a moment.
Jay Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free but Jay Ray pushes him back against the cage.
Jay Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Jay Ray has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Jay Ray has the dominant position.
Jay Ray throws an elbow that misses.
Jay Ray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay Ray tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay Ray.
Jay Ray throws an elbow that misses.
Jay Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Jay Ray.
Come on Vovchanchyn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jay Ray working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Ray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vovchanchyn.
Jay Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jay Ray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Jay Ray has the dominant position.
Jay Ray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.

Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jay Ray has Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Jay Ray keeps control of Vovchanchyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jay Ray misses with a knee strike.

Jay Ray breaks from the clinch.

Jay Ray clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay Ray has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jay Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
Jay Ray lands an elbow inside that Vovchanchyn shrugs off.
Jay Ray keeps control of Vovchanchyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jay Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay Ray throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Jay Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay Ray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay Ray tries to clinch up.

Jay Ray closes the distance and clinches.
Jay Ray misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jay Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Jay Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Remy Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jay Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jay Ray fails to land.
Jay Ray misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jay Ray.

Jay Ray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vovchanchyn throwing strikes but missing.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jay Ray wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn passes Jay Ray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Jay Ray is keeping him busy.
Vovchanchyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vovchanchyn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take a break and control but Jay Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jay Ray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vovchanchyn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay Ray is trying to get back to full guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to free his trapped foot but Jay Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ray Jay Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jay Ray is not content to let Vovchanchyn control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vovchanchyn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vovchanchyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vovchanchyn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jay Ray.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take a break and control but Jay Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vovchanchyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jay Ray.

Jay Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay Ray has double underhooks.

Jay Ray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remy Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jay Ray has Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Jay Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free but Jay Ray pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jay Ray prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vovchanchyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Jay Ray to the mat but Jay Ray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jay Ray prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Jay Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jay Ray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Jay Ray!