PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lay N Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kram Zetroc Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

N Pray
vs
Zetroc Iii

179 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lay N Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kram Zetroc Iii!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N Pray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zetroc Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but N Pray sprawls well. He's pushed Zetroc Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
N Pray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Zetroc Iii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Zetroc Iii is working for a submission of some sort.

Zetroc Iii is working for a kimura but N Pray is defending it quite comfortably.
N Pray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for N Pray.

That's one minute gone in the round.

N Pray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zetroc Iii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice sprawl there from N Pray as Zetroc Iii shoots in.
N Pray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zetroc Iii circles away.
Zetroc Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but N Pray swivels and escapes.
Lay N Pray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kram Zetroc Iii.

Zetroc Iii scores with a takedown into N Pray's guard.
N Pray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zetroc Iii on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N Pray keeping full guard, as Zetroc Iii tries to pass.

Zetroc Iii 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.
N Pray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
N Pray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Zetroc Iii 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.

Zetroc Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetroc Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zetroc Iii drops back looking for a leg! N Pray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and N Pray manages to kick Zetroc Iii off! Zetroc Iii jumps back into N Pray's guard.
N Pray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
N Pray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Zetroc Iii drops back looking for a leg! N Pray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and N Pray manages to kick Zetroc Iii off! Zetroc Iii jumps back into N Pray's guard.
N Pray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if N Pray tries to get out of the position.

Zetroc Iii drops back looking for a leg! N Pray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and N Pray manages to kick Zetroc Iii off! Zetroc Iii jumps back into N Pray's guard.
Zetroc Iii looks gassed!
N Pray lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zetroc Iii!
Zetroc Iii blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N Pray looking to land elbow strikes but Zetroc Iii uses the position to regain half guard.
Zetroc Iii desperately trying to maintain half guard.
N Pray throwing shots but Zetroc Iii is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zetroc Iii is not content to let N Pray control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kram Zetroc Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

N Pray shoots in for a takedown but Zetroc Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
N Pray misses with a takedown

and Zetroc Iii counters with a single leg into guard. N Pray didn't expect that.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zetroc Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetroc Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
N Pray wants to stand and escape but Zetroc Iii is having none of it.

Zetroc Iii drops back looking for a leg! N Pray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and N Pray manages to kick Zetroc Iii off! Zetroc Iii jumps back into N Pray's guard.
Zetroc Iii wants to pass the guard but N Pray is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zetroc Iii 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.
Kram Zetroc Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.

Zetroc Iii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! N Pray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! N Pray has escaped and now he's on top!
Zetroc Iii keeping moving, preventing N Pray from controlling successfully.
N Pray throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetroc Iii keeping moving, preventing N Pray from controlling successfully.
N Pray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zetroc Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N Pray tries to free his leg and advance position but Zetroc Iii is retaining full guard.
N Pray throws an elbow that misses. Zetroc Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N Pray's guard. Nice move by Zetroc Iii!

Zetroc Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetroc Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zetroc Iii has gone for a leg lock! N Pray slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zetroc Iii's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zetroc Iii is breathing heavily.
N Pray wants to control from the top but Zetroc Iii keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetroc Iii is pulling down on N Pray's head to control his posture.
N Pray throws a big elbow that misses.
Zetroc Iii keeping full guard, as N Pray tries to pass.
N Pray throws a strike but Zetroc Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zetroc Iii postures up.
N Pray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zetroc Iii is controlling him.

Zetroc Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetroc Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zetroc Iii 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Zetroc Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
N Pray wants to stand and escape but Zetroc Iii is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kram Zetroc Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

N Pray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetroc Iii moves away.
N Pray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for N Pray with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N Pray stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zetroc Iii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. N Pray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Zetroc Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetroc Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zetroc Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
N Pray is looking to stand up but Zetroc Iii isn't so interested in that idea.

Zetroc Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zetroc Iii won't allow N Pray to sweep him here.
N Pray wants to get back to his feet but Zetroc Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Zetroc Iii 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 two minutes gone in the round.
N Pray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Zetroc Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Zetroc Iii drops back looking for a leg! N Pray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and N Pray manages to kick Zetroc Iii off! Zetroc Iii jumps back into N Pray's guard.

Zetroc Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
N Pray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N Pray can't keep his opponent in guard - Zetroc Iii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zetroc Iii is trying to work for a kimura but N Pray is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N Pray wants to get back to his feet.

Zetroc Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but N Pray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Zetroc Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so N Pray is just riding it out for now. Zetroc Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Zetroc Iii wants to pass the guard but N Pray is defending well.
N Pray is looking to escape.

Zetroc Iii seems to be working for a kimura but N Pray defends the submission attempt.
Zetroc Iii stops N Pray from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

N Pray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Zetroc Iii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N Pray is pressing down on Zetroc Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zetroc Iii stops N Pray from standing up.

Zetroc Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zetroc Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Zetroc Iii gets to his feet. N Pray looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zetroc Iii darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kram Zetroc Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zetroc Iii 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kram Zetroc Iii!