PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layen Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Daryl Abbott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Abbott
vs
Pray

179 cm
22
149 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daryl Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Layen Pray!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pray avoids it really well and circles away.

Abbott fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pray sprawls well initially but Abbott persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pray gets full guard.
Pray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pray controls Abbott momentarily but Abbott frees himself.
Abbott tries to stand but Pray is controlling from the bottom.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Pray.

Abbott is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abbott tries for a takedown but Pray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pray takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Layen Pray has been cut.
Abbott misses with a double jab.
Abbott misses with a wild combination.
Abbott thumps Pray with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pray swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daryl Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Abbott throws a sloppy head kick and Pray moves out of range easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pray.
Abbott is trying to control Pray's posture but Pray avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Pray stalls from top position.
Pray lands a few punches from side control.
Pray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abbott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbott is trying to get back to half guard.
Abbott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pray is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray is working Abbott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abbott gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abbott is not content to let Pray control the position.

Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Pray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Pray trying to control the pace.
Abbott taking some punishment here, with Pray in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Pray working Abbott over with strikes.
Pray wants to pass the guard but Abbott is defending well.

Abbott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pray pulls his head out easily.
Pray working over Abbott with some ground and pound. Abbott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Pray is controlling well.
Pray slips a nice elbow through Abbott's hands, connecting with Abbott's forehead.

Abbott kicks Pray off and gets back to his feet.

Pray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abbott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Layen Pray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Layen Pray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pray counters with a single leg into guard. Abbott didn't expect that.
Pray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abbott is trying to control Pray's posture but Pray avoids it.
Pray wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Abbott manages to get back to half guard.

Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Pray is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Abbott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pray pulls his head out easily.
Pray is pressing down on Abbott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abbott is holding on for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pray connects with a nice short shot to Abbott's temple.
Abbott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pray in particular looking to stall.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Pray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abbott is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott trying to control from the bottom.
Pray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Abbott looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pray passes into side control!
Abbott seems a little lost for a moment, as Pray dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
Abbott gets back to half guard.

Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbott tries to roll over but Pray keeps him under control.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pray is thwarting Abbott's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pray prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Pray working Abbott over with strikes.
Pray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abbott is trying to maintain the position but Pray is very close to passing his half guard.

Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Layen Pray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Layen Pray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pray lands in his opponent's guard.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Abbott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pray defends it easily.
Layen Pray has got the better of the ground game so far.

Abbott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Abbott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abbott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pray 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.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Abbott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pray is aware though and is defending well.

Abbott has his feet on Pray's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Pray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott gets full guard.

Abbott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pray has picked Abbott up and slammed him! Abbott can't keep hold of the triangle and Pray manages to pass to side control!
Abbott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Pray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
Abbott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pray off and has taken his back!
Pray is trying to break free.

Abbott working for a choke but Pray reverses nicely into Abbott 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Abbott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pray defends well.

Abbott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Layen Pray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pray controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Pray has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daryl Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pray preventing the sweep.

Abbott has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pray should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Abbott has tightened it up now! Pray 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 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daryl Abbott!