PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson DuBrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and edgar lugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). edgar lugo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jaxson DuBrul's chin.

DuBrul
vs
lugo

188 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson DuBrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, edgar lugo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lugo tries to close the distance and clinch up but DuBrul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
lugo throws a head kick that misses.
DuBrul takes one to the chin there.
lugo is looking to land body kicks.

DuBrul has managed to clinch.
lugo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
lugo is trying to break the clinch but DuBrul is controlling him.
lugo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
lugo is trying to force a seperation but DuBrul has the dominant position.
DuBrul prevents lugo from breaking the clinch.
lugo tries to break free but DuBrul pushes him back against the cage.

DuBrul breaks from the clinch.
DuBrul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from lugo.
lugo throws a body kick that misses.
lugo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
lugo dodges the punch combination from DuBrul.
DuBrul lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from lugo as DuBrul shoots in.
DuBrul blocks a head kick by lugo.
lugo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
DuBrul takes a head kick and keeps coming.

DuBrul is rocked!
lugo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
lugo looks to clinch

so DuBrul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuBrul trying to control the position from guard on top but lugo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DuBrul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DuBrul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
lugo looking for a sweep. Not yet lugo, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul postures up and lands a big shot to lugo's brow.
DuBrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
lugo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DuBrul controlling from the top position.
lugo keeping moving, preventing DuBrul from controlling successfully.
DuBrul is pushing down on lugo's leg trying to pass to half guard. lugo is fighting to maintain full guard but DuBrul has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, DuBrul seems content to control.
lugo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DuBrul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DuBrul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

DuBrul is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, lugo has managed to free his arm - good work.

DuBrul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and lugo defends it well.
DuBrul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DuBrul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but lugo sees it coming and defends easily.
DuBrul is trying to control. lugo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

DuBrul seems to be working for a kimura but lugo defends the submission attempt.
lugo is trying to stand up here but DuBrul is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

DuBrul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson DuBrul dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DuBrul walks into a left hand.
lugo scores with a kick to the midsection.
DuBrul falls off balance throwing a combination
and lugo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
lugo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DuBrul.
edgar lugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lugo throws a sloppy head kick and DuBrul moves out of range easily.
lugo misses with a double jab

and DuBrul counters with a shoot takedown. lugo fights it but they end up in guard.
lugo wants to improve his position but instead DuBrul has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

DuBrul is working for a kimura but lugo is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lugo looks like he's trying to stand up.
DuBrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but lugo keeps working.

DuBrul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. lugo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DuBrul.

DuBrul is trying to work for a kimura but lugo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
lugo is trying to stand.
DuBrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but lugo keeps working.
DuBrul lands with a punch from half guard.
DuBrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but lugo keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul winds up and cracks lugo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

DuBrul seems to be looking for submissions.
DuBrul trying to control the action but lugo is working from the bottom.

DuBrul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
lugo looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DuBrul is working for a submission of some sort.

DuBrul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
lugo is looking to improve his position.
DuBrul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for lugo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxson DuBrul dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

lugo wants to clinch

and DuBrul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
lugo gets underhooks to prevent DuBrul's takedown attempt.
lugo is trying to break the clinch but DuBrul has him pressed against the cage.
lugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuBrul has him pressed against the cage.
lugo is trying to break free.
lugo can't break the clinch.
lugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuBrul has him pressed against the cage.
lugo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
lugo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DuBrul has him pressed against the cage.
DuBrul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. lugo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
lugo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
lugo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DuBrul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but lugo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson DuBrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DuBrul has lugo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. lugo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lugo wants to get back to striking at distance but DuBrul won't allow it.

DuBrul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and DuBrul manages to end up in side control.
A control attempt from lugo but he's now mounted!

DuBrul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DuBrul prevents lugo from getting the reversal.

DuBrul jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but lugo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
lugo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBrul landing a few strikes.
DuBrul moves into full mount!
lugo is in all sorts of trouble here.

DuBrul is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. lugo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

DuBrul wants to finish this one by submission but lugo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from DuBrul.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DuBrul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
lugo tries to lock up and control but DuBrul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DuBrul looking to control but lugo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

DuBrul wants to finish this one by submission but lugo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from DuBrul.

DuBrul looking for a guillotine from mount but lugo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DuBrul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
DuBrul tries to control but lugo wriggling away.
DuBrul misses with a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson DuBrul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DuBrul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxson DuBrul!