PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Rupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fleegle Bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananasplits is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: call to prayer. The key to victory for North Rupp has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rupp
vs
Bananasplits

188 cm
21
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
28
212 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, North Rupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fleegle Bananasplits!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupp looks to throw the jab but Bananasplits is out of range.
Bananasplits showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rupp.
Rupp missing with a left hand there. Bananasplits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Rupp does no damage.
Rupp checks a low kick from Bananasplits.
Rupp throws a shot to the body.
Bananasplits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bananasplits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rupp throws a looping overhand right but Bananasplits ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Rupp misses.
Rupp takes a swing at Bananasplits's ribcage but misses.
Rupp thuds a left hand into Bananasplits's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits ducks under a wild hook from Rupp.
Rupp misses with an uppercut. Bananasplits saw that one coming.
Bananasplits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bananasplits was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bananasplits sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rupp wants to hold on but Bananasplits pushes him away.
Bananasplits is looking to work his way around to Rupp's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bananasplits content just to control the position here.
Bananasplits fails to advance to Rupp's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bananasplits has control of Rupp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rupp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bananasplits misses with a head shot.
Bananasplits tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Rupp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bananasplits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rupp tries to hold on but Bananasplits postures up.
Bananasplits takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rupp is looking to escape.
Rupp working to try and regain half guard.
Bananasplits controlling from the full mount.
Rupp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bananasplits wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rupp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Rupp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Bananasplits 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleegle Bananasplits dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rupp swinging wildly here.
Rupp misses with an uppercut. Bananasplits saw that one coming.
Rupp misses with a hook
and Bananasplits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rupp checks a low kick from Bananasplits.
Rupp just misses with a punch to the body.
Rupp throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rupp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rupp looks to land a left hand but Bananasplits moved out of range nicely.
Bananasplits looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
North Rupp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rupp throws a right hand that Bananasplits ducks under and follows up with a left that Bananasplits also avoids with ease.
Rupp throws a jab but it's blocked by Bananasplits.

Bananasplits looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rupp!
Bananasplits trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananasplits moves to back control.

Bananasplits working for a choke but Rupp is defending well.
Bananasplits really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rupp.
Bananasplits trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rupp showing good submission defense here.
Rupp looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Bananasplits working for a choke but Rupp is defending well.
Bananasplits controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bananasplits has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bananasplits is not going to allow Rupp to sit and survive in this position.
Bananasplits tries to get the hooks in deep but Rupp pushed the leg off.

Bananasplits is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rupp knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rupp for a finish.
Rupp covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bananasplits tries to keep control of the position but Rupp is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bananasplits.

Rupp fending off the submission attempt from Bananasplits.

Rupp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bananasplits gets his way!

Bananasplits looking for the choke but no joy.
Rupp prevents Bananasplits from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rupp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bananasplits gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleegle Bananasplits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Bananasplits connects with a high kick.
Rupp misses with a double jab
and Bananasplits counters with a good low kick that Rupp was not able to check.
Rupp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bananasplits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rupp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bananasplits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rupp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rupp lands a head shot.
Rupp misses with a wild body shot.
Bananasplits shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rupp as he avoids it easily.

Rupp gets caught napping as Bananasplits dives in and scores a takedown. Rupp manages to retain guard.
Bananasplits stops Rupp from standing up.
Rupp keeping moving, preventing Bananasplits from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bananasplits sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fleegle Bananasplits has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bananasplits stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rupp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bananasplits wants to control from the top but Rupp keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Fleegle Bananasplits hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bananasplits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bananasplits takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bananasplits defending well as Rupp loads up on a big left hand.
Rupp throws a body punch but Bananasplits moves out of range.

Bananasplits closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rupp quickly recovers to half guard.
Rupp is staying active underneath Bananasplits, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupp wants to improve his position but Bananasplits is controlling well.
Bananasplits is trying to control the action in half guard but Rupp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bananasplits keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fleegle Bananasplits wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rupp moves out of range as Bananasplits throws a body kick.
Rupp throws a series of punches but Bananasplits moves out of range.
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!
Rupp misses with the combination.
Rupp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bananasplits.
Bananasplits jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rupp misses with a hook. Bananasplits ducked under it nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rupp enables Bananasplits to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rupp manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupp 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.
Bananasplits slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rupp keeping moving, preventing Bananasplits from controlling successfully.
North Rupp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bananasplits tries to free his leg and advance position but Rupp is retaining full guard.
Bananasplits 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fleegle Bananasplits was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rupp throws a series of punches but Bananasplits moves out of range.
Rupp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bananasplits.
Bananasplits looks to throw the jab but Rupp is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananasplits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rupp stuffs the takedown attempt from Bananasplits. Bananasplits gets slowly back to his feet.
Rupp with a jab.
Bananasplits slips a jab and a cross from Rupp.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bananasplits.
Rupp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bananasplits throws out the jab.
Bananasplits misses with a straight left.
Rupp stuffs the takedown.
North Rupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fleegle Bananasplits.
Rupp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupp lands with a good body shot.
Bananasplits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rupp walks into a stiff left hand from Bananasplits.
Bananasplits staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fleegle Bananasplits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bananasplits winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Fleegle Bananasplits!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Fleegle Bananasplits!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Fleegle Bananasplits!

Fleegle Bananasplits wins by unanimous decision!