PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Papen (ranked 4564 p4p, 4800 weight class) and Spiro De Valle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Papen
vs
De Valle

170 cm
24
158
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
160
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucien Papen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spiro De Valle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from De Valle enables Papen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Valle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Papen postures up and lands a big shot to De Valle's brow.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Valle is trying to keep Papen in close.
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

De Valle is looking for a triangle but Papen pushes his legs off easily.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.

De Valle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papen defends well.
Papen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Valle on the ground.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen cracks De Valle with a solid left hand.

De Valle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papen is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Papen got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Valle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papen has managed to get both his arms back between De Valle's legs - danger averted.
Papen is working De Valle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Papen got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Valle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papen has managed to get both his arms back between De Valle's legs - danger averted.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papen controlling from the top position.
De Valle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

De Valle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papen content to stall in guard here.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Papen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Papen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papen won't allow De Valle to sweep him here.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.

De Valle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen working some strikes from top position.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Valle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papen's guard.

Papen controlling De Valle's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Papen is working hard here to advance position.

De Valle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Valle tries to free his leg and advance position but Papen is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papen looking for a sweep. Not yet Papen, not yet.
Papen has control of De Valle's left arm, preventing De Valle from doing any damage.
De Valle wants to pass the guard but Papen is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

De Valle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Papen looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Valle is one step ahead there.

De Valle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Papen looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Valle is one step ahead there.
De Valle looking to pass the guard.
De Valle stopping the sweep attempt from Papen.
Papen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Papen distracts De Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Valle keeping full guard, as Papen tries to pass.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.
Papen content to stall in guard here.
Papen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Papen working some strikes from top position.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

De Valle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

De Valle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De Valle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Papen as he avoids it easily.
Papen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Valle can do to turn this around?
De Valle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papen sprawls well. Papen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Valle gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Papen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Valle's guard.
Papen stopping the sweep attempt from De Valle.
Papen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen with a nice head shot there.

De Valle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucien Papen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.

De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papen with a nice head shot there.
Papen distracts De Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
Papen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papen with a nice head shot there.
Papen lands a couple of decent looking shots.

De Valle is rocked!
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
De Valle is still in real trouble! Can Papen finish him?
Papen wants to control from the top but De Valle keeps moving.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Papen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
Papen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Valle's head.
Papen postures up and lands a big shot to De Valle's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papen chips away with some ground and pound.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Papen trying to control but De Valle is working from the bottom.

De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
De Valle seems to have recovered his senses.
Papen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Papen scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
Papen with a nice head shot there.

De Valle is looking for a triangle but Papen pushes his legs off easily.

De Valle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

De Valle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Valle is breathing heavily.

De Valle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papen is aware though and is defending well.
Papen landing some decent shots from guard.
Papen wants to control from the top but De Valle keeps moving.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen is in close to De Valle's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Valle wants to sweep but no luck.
Papen is stalling in the full guard.
De Valle trying to control the position.

De Valle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
De Valle being controlled here, momentarily.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucien Papen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Papen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Valle tries to avoid it but Papen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Valle to the ground. De Valle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Valle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papen pinned against the cage. Papen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

De Valle scores with a takedown into Papen's guard.
De Valle preventing the sweep.
Papen is pulling down on De Valle's head. It's preventing any offense from De Valle, at least for the moment.
Papen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Valle's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Valle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Papen wants to sweep but no luck.

De Valle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Valle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Papen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Valle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Papen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Valle, into his guard.

De Valle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papen controls the pace.
De Valle looking for a sweep. Not yet De Valle, not yet.
Papen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
De Valle keeping moving, preventing Papen from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spiro De Valle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Valle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papen distracts De Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Valle looking for a sweep. Not yet De Valle, not yet.
Papen works over De Valle with some ground and pound from guard.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

De Valle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Papen stands up over De Valle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Papen works over De Valle with some ground and pound from guard.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Valle being controlled here, momentarily.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen trying to control but De Valle is working from the bottom.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Valle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papen defends it easily.
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen works over De Valle with some ground and pound from guard.
Lucien Papen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Papen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

De Valle looking for a triangle here. Papen is fighting it but it looks tight! De Valle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Papen is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Spiro De Valle!
A relieved looking Spiro De Valle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.