PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Han
vs
Lupus

181 cm
22
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Grappling Pro Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Han!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy Lupus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Han doesn't seem bothered though.

Han shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lupus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lupus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lupus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Han will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lupus is controlling Han's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lupus is looking to improve his position.

Lupus is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Han pulls his head out easily.

Han is working for an americana but Lupus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Han was thinking about the submission.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han wants to pass the guard but Lupus is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Han is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Han drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lupus dives on top into guard.
Han keeping moving, preventing Lupus from controlling successfully.
Lupus passes Han's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Lupus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Han is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lupus pulls his head out easily.

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.
Lupus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Han defending well though.
Lupus wants to pass to mount but Han is defending the position.
Lupus thows a huge punch but Han dodges it nicely.

Han actively working from the bottom here.
Lupus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Han!
Lupus avoids the attempt from Han to control.
Han is trying desperately to improve position.

Lupus has control of Han's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Han regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupus is working for a guillotine from mount but Han frees his head quite easily.
Lupus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Han is looking to escape.
Lupus moves to take his opponent's back.
Lupus doesn't have the hooks in and Han manages to turn into his guard.
Lupus wants to sweep here but Han controlling him for the moment.

Lupus is looking for a triangle but Han pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lupus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lupus looks gassed!
Han throwing strikes from guard but Lupus blocks nicely.
Lupus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Han drops back looking for a leg! Lupus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupus manages to kick Han off! Han jumps back into Lupus's guard.
Lupus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Lupus dominated that round.
That's time! Han's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lupus dodges the punch combination from Han.
Nice body punch from Han.
Lupus misses with a few strikes there.
Lupus slips a jab and a cross from Han.
Han fails to land with a series of punches.

Lupus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lupus keeping moving, preventing Han from controlling successfully.
Han stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lupus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Han pushing down on Lupus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lupus wants to control but Han is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Han is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lupus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lupus trying to control from the bottom.
Lupus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Han sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lupus's guard.
Lupus is looking for a sweep. Han is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Han wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lupus keeps working.
Lupus gets full guard.
Han wants to control from the top but Lupus keeps moving.
Lupus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Han is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lupus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lupus has escaped and now he's on top!

Han working for a triangle but Lupus defends it easily.
Lupus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Han's head.

Lupus has gone for a leg lock! Han slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lupus's guard.
Lupus looking to control.
Lupus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupus working for a guillotine from mount but Han is in no mood to give up.
Han is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lupus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Han is looking to escape.
Lupus pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lupus controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Han is desperately trying to improve his position but Lupus has a good base and remains in mount.

Han defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lupus.
Lupus trying to control but Han is having none of it.
Han is looking to get to half guard.
Han wants to hold on but Lupus pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Han will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Han just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupus defending well as Han loads up on a big left hand.
Lupus blocks a head kick by Han.
Han avoids a punch combination nicely.
Han slips under a jab from Lupus.
Han misses with a kick to the body.
Lupus throws a shot from downtown. Han moves away and avoids it.
Lupus throws a lazy right hand but Han sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupus tries to land a leg kick but Han saw it coming and moves away.
Lupus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Han misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Han closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lupus did well to prevent Han getting side control.

Lupus looking for submissions off his back.
Lupus trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus tries to roll over but Han keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Han thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lupus's head.

Han is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lupus is just riding it out for now. Han eventually gives up the hold.
Lupus is trying to control but can't.

Lupus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupus trying to control here.
Timmy Lupus has got the better of the ground game so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Han misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Han delivers a nice body kick.
Han showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupus.
Han throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lupus misses with a series of wild punches.
Han ducks under a wild hook from Lupus.
Han gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupus misses with a body shot.
Han throws a right hand that Lupus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupus also avoids with ease.
Han blocks a jab.
Lupus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Han stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Lupus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Han is trying to defend but Lupus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lupus not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Han is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lupus pulls his head out easily.
Han is refusing to be controlled, as Lupus sits in half guard.
Lupus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lupus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lupus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Han!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lupus wants to control the pace but Han is squirming around nicely.
Lupus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Han is looking to improve his position but Lupus isn't that keen on the idea.
Han is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lupus looking to control but Han is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lupus working for a submission but Han is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Timmy Lupus just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lupus misses with the combination.
Han misses with a takedown attempt
and Lupus counters with a one-two to the body.
Han throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lupus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lupus trying to control the position from guard on top but Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lupus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Han has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lupus has managed to get both his arms back between Han's legs - danger averted.
Lupus advances to half guard.

Lupus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Han moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Han looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lupus passes into half guard.
Lupus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Han taking shots to the head.
Lupus looking to control but Han is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lupus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lupus looking to control but Han is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Han really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lupus fails to advance to Han's back.
Han regains half guard.
Well, if Lupus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Han is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupus passes to side control.

Lupus tries for a kimura but Han is defending well.
Han manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lupus wants to free his trapped foot but Han is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Han is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lupus pulls his head out easily.
Lupus passes to side control.
Han is not content to let Lupus control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lupus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Lupus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Han tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lupus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Lupus dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Han's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Lupus throws a hook to the side of Han's head but Han sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Han lands with a nice combination. Lupus backs away looking to recover.
Han misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Lupus.
Han avoids the head kick by Lupus.
Han looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupus looks to throw the jab but Han is out of range.
Han ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Han swivels and escapes.
Han shoots for a takedown but Lupus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Han dodges the punch combination from Lupus.
Han showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupus tries to bum rush Han with a series of wild strikes but Han uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lupus blocks a leg kick.
Han fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupus missing with a left hand there. Han was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupus lands a jab to the head.
Lupus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Han lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lupus circles away quickly and effectively.

Han closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lupus did well to prevent Han getting side control.
Han passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lupus is desperately trying to improve his position but Han has a good base and remains in mount.

Han is working for a guillotine from mount but Lupus frees his head quite easily.
Han wants to control the pace but Lupus is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupus tries to hold on but Han postures up.
Lupus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Han breaks from Lupus's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Han working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Han jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lupus manages to avoid the submission attempt.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lupus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Han uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupus.
Han ducks under a wild hook from Lupus.
Han swings for the body but Lupus moves out of range.
Lupus lands a nice shot that snaps Han's head back.
Lupus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Han moves away.
Good work by Lupus as he checks the leg kick.
Lupus misses with the combination.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
Han throws a body kick that misses.
Lupus throws a right hand that Han ducks under and follows up with a left that Han also avoids with ease.
Lupus looks to score with a jab to the body but Han is just out of range.
Han shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lupus as he avoids it easily.
Han on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lupus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Han throws a leg kick but Lupus moved away.
Lupus lands a right hook to the body.
Lupus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Han counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Han bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Han is looking to wear down Lupus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lupus misses with a body shot
and Han counters with a two punch combo.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Han was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupus.
Lupus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupus fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Han does no damage.
Timmy Lupus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lupus misses the shot to the body.
Han moves away from the strike by Lupus.
Lupus misses with a series of wild punches.
Eddie Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Han drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Han showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lupus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Lupus!
Timmy Lupus is the new featherweight champion!