PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Olofson
vs
Pray

225 cm
28
300 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

225 cm
29
300 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olofson avoids it really well and circles away.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pray was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Pray shoots for a takedown but Olofson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.

Pray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 stops Olofson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Pray might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lay Pray.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Olofson. No joy for Pray on that attempt.
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!
Olofson throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Olofson.
Pray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olofson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pray's head.
Pray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olofson is fending him off so far but Pray persists. Nope, Olofson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olofson.
Olofson cracks Pray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Olofson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olofson as he avoids it easily.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown. Olofson tries to sprawl out of it but Pray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olofson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray looks gassed!
Good shot there by Olofson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olofson lands with an overhand left.
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!
A cross from Olofson lands.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Olofson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olofson swinging wildly here.
Olofson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pray under the eye.
Olofson connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands a jab.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown. Olofson tries to sprawl out of it but Pray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olofson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray looks for a takedown but Olofson sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Olofson as he connects with a hook.
Olofson scores with a jab to the body.
Arni Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pray.
Olofson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Olofson.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pray walks into a stiff left hand from Olofson.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Olofson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olofson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pray gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson connects with a right hand. Pray shakes it off.
Pray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Olofson lands with a slapping head kick.
Olofson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olofson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olofson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olofson lands a jab to Pray's midsection.
Pray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown but Olofson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olofson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Olofson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olofson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pray's head.
Olofson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Olofson lands with a shot to the body.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Olofson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pray on the side of the head.
Olofson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olofson lands with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olofson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Olofson.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Pray's body.
Olofson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olofson.
Olofson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Olofson.
Olofson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pray on the side of the head.
Pray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Olofson scores with a hook to the body. Pray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Olofson shows good takedown defense.
Olofson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olofson defends it nicely.
Olofson connects with a body shot that sends Pray's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Olofson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Olofson lands a body shot.
Olofson blocks a head kick by Pray.
Olofson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pray can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pray doesn't seem phased though.
Pray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olofson is fending him off so far but Pray persists. Nope, Olofson circles away and we're back to standing.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olofson tries to sprawl but Pray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pray is trying to control the action in half guard but Olofson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Olofson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pray's back!

Olofson gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Pray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofson thuds a left hand into Pray's body.
Pray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Olofson connects with a body shot that sends Pray's belly button to the back.
Olofson connects with a body shot.
Pray is breathing heavily.
Olofson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson cracks Pray with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Olofson.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Olofson.

Pray shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olofson is trying to defend but Pray finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olofson is refusing to be controlled, as Pray sits in half guard.
Pray trying to control the pace.
Pray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olofson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pray slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lay Pray was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olofson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray fails with the takedown.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arni Olofson is winning the standup battle so far.
Olofson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Olofson jabs Pray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Olofson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olofson clobbers Pray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pray needs to keep his hands up - Olofson had a free shot at his head there.
Olofson looks to land a combination but Pray avoids it well.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pray.
Decent striking displayed by Olofson there.
Olofson lands with a good body shot.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olofson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olofson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olofson clobbers Pray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pray fails with a takedown attempt.
Pray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Olofson cracks Pray with a good jab.
Pray shoots and misses
and Olofson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pray takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofson lands with a shot to the body.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Olofson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olofson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olofson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pray.
Pray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters circling a little - Olofson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Olofson scores with the left hand. Pray knows he should have avoided that one.
Pray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pray fails with a takedown attempt.
Olofson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olofson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson connects with a body shot.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Pray's body. Pray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Olofson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Olofson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olofson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olofson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pray gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Pray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pray just content to control the position.
Olofson is trying to control Pray's posture but Pray avoids it.
Lay Pray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olofson seems a little lost for a moment, as Pray dominates the positioning.
Pray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson is trying to control Pray's posture but Pray avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pray closes the distance and clinches up with Olofson, looking for a takedown. Pray pushes Olofson against the cage but Olofson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pray shoots in but no luck this time.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lay Pray.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Lay Pray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pray tries for a takedown but Olofson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olofson jabs Pray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arni Olofson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olofson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Pray's ribs.
Jab, jab by Olofson - just one landing.
Olofson digs a good body shot into Pray's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olofson scores with a jab.
Olofson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Olofson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson digs a good hook to Pray's body.
Olofson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olofson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pray. Pray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olofson is fending him off so far but Pray persists. Nope, Olofson circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olofson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olofson dips to his left and cracks Pray with an uppercut!
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olofson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Olofson.
Olofson sizes up Pray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Pray looking to score a takedown here. Olofson is defending well but Pray drives through and ends up in Olofson's guard.
Pray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olofson is keeping the position for now.
Pray trying to control but Olofson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson wants to sweep here but Pray controlling him for the moment.
Pray throwing strikes but missing.
Olofson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pray trying to control the position from guard on top but Olofson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Pray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Olofson on his heels. He'll look to pass Olofson's guard now, I'm sure.
Olofson keeping moving, preventing Pray from controlling successfully.
Pray pushing down on Olofson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olofson is staying active underneath Pray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pray is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lay Pray wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pray moves away from the strike by Olofson.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pray working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pray takes a little break here. Olofson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lay Pray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arni Olofson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Olofson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lay Pray.
I think Olofson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Olofson!