PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Browndog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pray Gaynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browndog's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, (listen to this). Pray Gaynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Browndog
vs
Gaynard

150 cm
25
160 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

165 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Browndog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pray Gaynard!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browndog shoots and misses
and Gaynard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Gaynard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gaynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Browndog is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Browndog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaynard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gaynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browndog swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gaynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Browndog is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Browndog looking for a guillotine here but Gaynard defends easily.

Gaynard stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Browndog misses with a takedown attempt

so Gaynard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gaynard won't allow Browndog to sweep him here.

Gaynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Browndog, up you get!

Browndog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaynard landing with the ground and pound.
Gaynard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Browndog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browndog being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pray Gaynard was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Gaynard closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Browndog wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Browndog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browndog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaynard tries to work over Browndog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Browndog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaynard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaynard prevents the takedown attempt.
Browndog is breathing heavily.
Browndog wants a takedown but no success here.

Gaynard decides to pull guard.
Gaynard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Browndog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Browndog won't allow Gaynard to get back to his feet.
Gaynard keeping moving, preventing Browndog from controlling successfully.
Gaynard pulls Browndog in close to his closed guard and prevents Browndog from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gaynard has his feet on Browndog's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pray Gaynard dominated that 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gaynard.
Browndog tries to bench press Gaynard off him but Gaynard keeps the position.

Gaynard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Browndog misses with a takedown attempt

and Gaynard counters with a single leg into guard. Browndog didn't expect that.
Gaynard trying to control but Browndog is working from the bottom.
Browndog really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Browndog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Browndog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaynard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaynard wants to pass the guard but Browndog is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Gaynard gets to his feet - Browndog follows without any prompting.
Browndog misses with a takedown attempt

and Gaynard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Browndog!
Gaynard controlling from mount.
Browndog taking shots to the head.
Gaynard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Browndog looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaynard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Gaynard stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browndog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gaynard counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Browndog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browndog tries to score a body lock takedown but Gaynard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Gaynard breaks the clinch.
Browndog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gaynard counters with a takedown into side control.

Gaynard stands up.
Rocky Browndog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaynard has closed the distance and engaged Browndog in a clinch.
Gaynard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Browndog is defending well for now.
Browndog looking for a takedown.
Browndog has Gaynard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaynard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaynard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Gaynard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Browndog regains guard.
Gaynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaynard stands and throws Browndog's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gaynard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Browndog to his feet.
Gaynard throws a head kick but Browndog moves out of range.

Gaynard gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gaynard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Browndog to his feet.

Gaynard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Browndog to the mat! Browndog manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaynard stays in close to Browndog's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaynard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pray Gaynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Browndog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gaynard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Browndog won't be happy with that.
Gaynard landing a few strikes.
Gaynard lands an elbow.
Browndog tries to control but Gaynard manages to take his back.
Gaynard loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Browndog hold on?

Gaynard is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Browndog is defending well though. Gaynard let's go of the attempt for now.
Gaynard is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Browndog covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Browndog right now.
Can Browndog hold on?! Gaynard is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Gaynard tightening his grip on Browndog, looking for the choke.
Browndog wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Browndog just trying to survive but Gaynard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Browndog covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gaynard loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Browndog hold on?

Browndog is rocked!
Gaynard drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Browndog is in real trouble here! Gaynard lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Gaynard is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pray Gaynard!