PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vacys Valyvictis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Gray is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Valyvictis
vs
Gray

180 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
27
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vacys Valyvictis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gray does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valyvictis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gray backs up against the cage.
Valyvictis scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Gray is predictable there
letting Valyvictis counter with a right hand.
Valyvictis misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Valyvictis moved out of range.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gray counters with a good low kick that Valyvictis was not able to check.
Valyvictis scores with a leg kick.
Valyvictis thows a body shot but no joy.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Valyvictis checks a leg kick.
Valyvictis throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray lands a jab to Valyvictis's midsection.
Valyvictis is breathing heavily.
Gray lands with a hook. Valyvictis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray thuds a left hand into Valyvictis's body.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valyvictis throws a lazy body kick
and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valyvictis's knee momentarily.
Gray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valyvictis circles away quickly and effectively.
Gray lands a front kick.
Gray throws the kick towards the body but Valyvictis avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray cracks Valyvictis with a good jab.
Gray throws a right and a left that Valyvictis avoids nicely.
Valyvictis checks a low kick from Gray.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Valyvictis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gray throws a hook but Valyvictis blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses the jab.
Gray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valyvictis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Valyvictis
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vacys Valyvictis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valyvictis misses with a body kick.
Valyvictis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Gray lands a glancing blow to the side of Valyvictis's head.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gray counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gray works the jab nicely.
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
Gray connects with a body shot that sends Valyvictis's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a leg kick which misses Valyvictis's front leg but catches the back leg as Valyvictis tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Valyvictis misses its intended target.
Gray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valyvictis's head.
Valyvictis thows a leg kick but Gray checks it
and Gray counters with a leg kick.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valyvictis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valyvictis avoids a kick to the body.
Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valyvictis blocks a leg kick.
Valyvictis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gray. That's going to slow Valyvictis down.
A head kick misses from Gray.
Valyvictis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gray's sensitive parts.
Valyvictis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Valyvictis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Gray tenderised Valyvictis's leg. Valyvictis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valyvictis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valyvictis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
A combination from Valyvictis does no damage.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valyvictis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Valyvictis.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gray, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Valyvictis blocks the low kick.
Gray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valyvictis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Valyvictis.
Gray is looking to score with low kicks.
Valyvictis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Valyvictis wants to land a leg kick but Gray is out of range.
Gabriel Gray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gray throws a front kick that sends Valyvictis stumbling back into the cage.
Valyvictis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valyvictis blocks a jab.
Gray lands a glancing blow to the side of Valyvictis's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Valyvictis blocks the leg kick.
Gray throws a leg kick but Valyvictis sees it coming and moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valyvictis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valyvictis misses with a leg kick
and Gray counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray throws a leg kick which misses Valyvictis's front leg but catches the back leg as Valyvictis tries to avoid it.
Gray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray takes a swing at Valyvictis's ribcage but misses.
Gray is looking to slow Valyvictis down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Valyvictis is predictable there
and Gray counters with a head kick. That will keep Valyvictis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Valyvictis checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Valyvictis slips under a jab.
Valyvictis misses with a low kick as Gray jumps back.
Gray jabs at Valyvictis's body.
Gray tries to work over Valyvictis's front leg with a kick but Valyvictis checks it.
Valyvictis avoids the body shot from Gray.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valyvictis.
Valyvictis moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
Valyvictis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valyvictis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a leg kick.
Gray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Valyvictis misses.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Gray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray thows a leg kick but Valyvictis checks it
and Valyvictis counters with a head kick. That will keep Gray thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Valyvictis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valyvictis throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray lands a head kick. Valyvictis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Valyvictis is rocked!
Gray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valyvictis.
A big right from Gray misses.
Valyvictis throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Valyvictis is predictable there
and Gray counters with a body kick.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray feints and then cracks Valyvictis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valyvictis down.
Gray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valyvictis is out of range.
Gray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oh Valyvictis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gray feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valyvictis sprawling to the canvas! Valyvictis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gray finish him?!
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Valyvictis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gray tries to land a leg kick but Valyvictis saw it coming and moves away.
Gray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valyvictis seems to have got his legs back now.
Valyvictis misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valyvictis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valyvictis lands a slapping body shot.
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Gray misses with a low kick as Valyvictis jumps back.
A big right from Valyvictis misses.
Valyvictis throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Valyvictis digs a good hook to Gray's body.
Gray avoids the head kick by Valyvictis.
Gray checks the leg kick.
Gray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray throws a chopping leg kick but Valyvictis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valyvictis throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a three punch combo that has Valyvictis backing up. Valyvictis nods at Gray to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid body kick from Valyvictis.
Valyvictis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Valyvictis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valyvictis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Valyvictis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valyvictis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick from Valyvictis lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Valyvictis scores with a head kick. Gray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good work by Valyvictis as he checks the leg kick.
Valyvictis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gray avoids the body shot from Valyvictis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valyvictis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Valyvictis lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Valyvictis tries a low kick but Gray avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is looking to score with low kicks.
Valyvictis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by Valyvictis as he checks the leg kick.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valyvictis.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gray.
Valyvictis slips under a jab from Gray.
Valyvictis is looking to wear down Gray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valyvictis checks a low kick from Gray.
Gray throws a leg kick but Valyvictis checks it.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Valyvictis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Valyvictis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
A low kick from Valyvictis is predictable there
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valyvictis tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valyvictis scoring well with a low kick there.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray takes a swing at Valyvictis's ribcage but misses.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valyvictis. Those never looked like landing.
Valyvictis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gray is able to avoid easily.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
Valyvictis throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gray tries a low kick but Valyvictis avoids it.
Valyvictis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valyvictis tried to score with a low kick but Gray checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a head kick but Valyvictis moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Gray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valyvictis is looking to score with low kicks.
Valyvictis scores with a shot to the body.
Vacys Valyvictis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valyvictis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Valyvictis is predictable there
and Gray counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valyvictis's knee momentarily.
Gray tries a low kick but Valyvictis avoids it.
Valyvictis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valyvictis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valyvictis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valyvictis moves out of range of the leg kick from Gray.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Valyvictis moved out of range.
Gray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gray feints and then cracks Valyvictis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valyvictis down.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. Valyvictis should have avoided that one.
Valyvictis throws a head kick that misses.
Valyvictis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Valyvictis avoids the body shot from Gray.
A cross from Gray lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gray throws a right and a left that Valyvictis avoids nicely.
Gabriel Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Gray!