PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Efren Gray (ranked 6618 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Lobrutto (ranked 6615 p4p, 95 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gray
vs
Lobrutto

215 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Efren Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Lobrutto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lobrutto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobrutto is controlling him.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gray wants to sweep here but Lobrutto controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobrutto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobrutto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobrutto looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobrutto is one step ahead there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyler Lobrutto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gray drives through with a takedown into Lobrutto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Gray cracks Lobrutto with a solid left hand.
Gray 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.
Lobrutto trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobrutto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lobrutto working a defensive guard here.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lobrutto is proving hard to escape from.
Gray is working Lobrutto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lobrutto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Lobrutto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobrutto is one step ahead there.
Lobrutto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobrutto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lobrutto stopping the sweep attempt from Gray.
Gray looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lobrutto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Lobrutto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four 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.
Lobrutto is trying to control. Gray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lobrutto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray's half guard.
Gray wants to improve his position but Lobrutto is controlling well.
Gray desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is pressing down on Lobrutto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyler Lobrutto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lobrutto pushes Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobrutto blocks a body shot from Gray.
Lobrutto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Lobrutto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Lobrutto drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray lands a couple of digs.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobrutto's head.

Lobrutto looking for a guillotine here but Gray defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gray landing some decent shots from guard.
Gray lands a couple of elbows.
Gray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lobrutto trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Efren Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gray is in close to Lobrutto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Lobrutto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Gray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lobrutto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lobrutto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gray has escaped and now he's on top!

Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lobrutto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gray distracts Lobrutto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gray cracks Lobrutto with a solid left hand.
Gray working some strikes from top position.
Lobrutto is looking to stand back up but Gray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lobrutto.

Gray seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gray is looking for a kimura here.
Lobrutto wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.

Gray is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Gray is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lobrutto to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gray working some strikes from top position.

That's four 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.
Lobrutto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard.

Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lobrutto won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Lobrutto preventing the sweep.
Lobrutto throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray controlling the position.
Lobrutto trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efren Gray 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!

Lobrutto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gray is pressing down on Lobrutto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gray seems keen to control Lobrutto's posture.
Gray looking for a sweep. Not yet Gray, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobrutto is looking to escape.

Gray seems to be looking for submissions.
Lobrutto wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
Lobrutto is looking to control Gray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lobrutto avoid being mounted?
Lobrutto looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gray is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lobrutto tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Lobrutto is defending against the submission attempts here by Gray.

Gray is working for a kimura here but Lobrutto manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gray's guard.
Lobrutto won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Lobrutto throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobrutto wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Lobrutto wanted to stand there but Gray had control of the position.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lobrutto wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lobrutto shoots in and gets a takedown into Gray's guard.
Lobrutto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray pulls Lobrutto in close to prevent any damage.
Lobrutto throwing strikes from guard but Gray blocks nicely.
Lobrutto stands up out of Gray's guard for a moment - Gray manages to land a nice upkick.
Gray wants to improve his position but instead Lobrutto has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is not content to let Lobrutto control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Lobrutto.
I think Lobrutto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Lobrutto!