PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kipruto Kiprup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kipruto Kiprup could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Birdman Lugz's chin.

Kiprup
vs
Lugz

182 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
28
180 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kipruto Kiprup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiprup throws a big shot that misses.

Kiprup gets a clinch.

Kiprup has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lugz uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kiprup is trying to keep Lugz in close.
Kiprup is really struggling to control Lugz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lugz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiprup keeping moving, preventing Lugz from controlling successfully.
Kiprup working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kipruto Kiprup just wasn't active enough.

Kiprup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lugz tries for a takedown but Kiprup manages to get underhooks.
Kiprup is trying to break the clinch but Lugz is controlling him.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiprup shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kiprup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kiprup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kiprup prevents the takedown attempt.
Kipruto Kiprup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Kiprup fails to pull guard.

Kiprup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lugz tries to clinch but Kiprup is having none of it.

Kiprup takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiprup is trying to push Lugz away but Lugz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kiprup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lugz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lugz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiprup closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Kipruto Kiprup has been cut.

Lugz moves into the clinch.
Kiprup has had enough of the clinch but Lugz keeps him there for the moment.
Kiprup is trying to drag Lugz to the mat but Lugz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lugz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kiprup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kiprup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiprup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lugz counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lugz prevents the takedown attempt.
Lugz stops a takedown attempt from Kiprup.
Kiprup is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugz wants a takedown.
Kiprup looking for a takedown.
Kiprup can't get the takedown.
Kiprup has had enough of the clinch but Lugz keeps him there for the moment.
Lugz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kiprup prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiprup tries for a takedown but Lugz manages to get underhooks.
Lugz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiprup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lugz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiprup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lugz smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz tries to clinch but Kiprup moves out of range.
Lugz shoots in for a double leg but Kiprup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kiprup misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiprup swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lugz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kipruto Kiprup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiprup circles away.
Lugz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiprup circles away.
Lugz is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kipruto Kiprup will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kipruto Kiprup's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Lugz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kiprup has closed the distance and engaged Lugz in a clinch.
Kiprup trying to land knees to the body.

Kiprup gets control of Lugz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kiprup will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lugz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiprup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lugz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiprup looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiprup, not yet.
Kiprup trying to control the position.
Lugz wants to control from the top but Kiprup keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Kiprup moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lugz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kiprup is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lugz to the mat. Lugz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kiprup is looking to stand up but Lugz won't let him.
Lugz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiprup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiprup stopping the sweep attempt from Lugz.
Lugz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lugz has Kiprup pulled in close to control his posture.
Kiprup throws a big right hand that misses.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiprup loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiprup postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiprup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lugz is trying to control the position but Kiprup postures up.
Kiprup with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lugz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiprup wants to control from the top but Lugz keeps moving.
Lugz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lugz, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lugz tries to clinch but Kiprup is having none of it.
Lugz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiprup as he avoids it easily.
Kiprup misses with a hook
and Lugz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kiprup closes the distance and clinches.
Lugz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lugz is trying to drag Kiprup to the mat but Kiprup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kipruto Kiprup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Birdman Lugz.
Lugz is trying to drag Kiprup to the mat but Kiprup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kiprup gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lugz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiprup misses with a punch to the body.
Lugz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiprup is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiprup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kiprup pulls guard effortlessly.
Lugz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiprup is retaining full guard.
Lugz sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Kipruto Kiprup will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kipruto Kiprup's cut.
That's time! Kiprup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kiprup throws a right hand that misses
letting Lugz counter with a right hand.

Lugz moves into the clinch.
Kiprup wants a takedown but no success here.
Kiprup misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiprup can't break the clinch.

Kiprup breaks from the clinch.
Kiprup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lugz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kiprup paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kiprup closes the distance and pushes Lugz back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lugz prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiprup lands an uppercut.
Lugz prevents Kiprup from breaking the clinch.
Kiprup has Lugz pressed against the ropes.
Kiprup is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lugz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kipruto Kiprup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiprup misses with some punches.
Lugz misses with a knee to the head.
Kiprup wants a takedown.
Lugz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lugz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiprup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Birdman Lugz seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiprup clinches up with Lugz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kiprup jumps guard but Lugz stands there with Kiprup around his waist. Kiprup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lugz tries to pull guard but Kiprup holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lugz drops back down to his feet.
Lugz looking for a takedown.
Lugz tries for a takedown but Kiprup manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiprup gets underhooks to prevent Lugz's takedown attempt.
Kipruto Kiprup has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lugz looking to throw knees to the head but Kiprup is blocking nicely.
Kiprup wants a takedown.
Kiprup trying to stall but Lugz improves his position.
Kiprup is pressed up against the ropes. Lugz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiprup down to the mat. Kiprup avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lugz tries to clinch there but Kiprup circles away.
Kipruto Kiprup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lugz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kiprup circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kiprup moves into range and clinches up with Lugz.
Lugz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiprup gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lugz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiprup can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kiprup manages to pull guard.
Lugz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lugz wants to control from the top but Kiprup keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kipruto Kiprup.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiprup, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Kipruto Kiprup!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kipruto Kiprup!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Kipruto Kiprup!

Kipruto Kiprup wins by unanimous decision!