PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Crappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Crappler
vs
Lupaus

185 cm
31
215 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

185 cm
29
220 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Crappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Crappler misses.
Lupaus defending well as Crappler loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crappler.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupaus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crappler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupaus.
Lupaus connects with a looping right hand.
Crappler shoots in but Lupaus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crappler connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupaus dodges the punch combination from Crappler.
Crappler slips under a jab from Lupaus.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crappler.
Lupaus throws a body punch but Crappler moves out of range.
Lupaus throws a hook but Crappler avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crappler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Crappler misses its intended target.
Lupaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crappler manages to avoid it.
Lupaus lands with a cross.
Lupaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crappler walks into a straight right hand from Lupaus.
Lupaus lands the left hand.
Lupaus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crappler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lupaus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupaus misses with an uppercut. Crappler saw that one coming.
Lupaus shoots in looking for a takedown. Crappler tries to sprawl out of it but Lupaus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crappler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lupaus misses with a jab to the body
and Crappler counters with a three punch combo that has Lupaus backing up. Lupaus nods at Crappler to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Crappler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crappler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Crappler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crappler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lupaus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crappler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupaus moves away.
Crappler moves out of range as Lupaus strikes.
Lupaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupaus tries to bum rush Crappler with a series of wild strikes but Crappler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lupaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lupaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Crappler is just out of range.
Crappler misses with a wild body shot.
Lupaus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crappler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lupaus has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crappler tries to break free but Lupaus pushes him back against the cage.
Lupaus presses Crappler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupaus gets underhooks to prevent Crappler's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Crappler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crappler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupaus misses with a hook to the ribs.

Lupaus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Lupaus.
Lupaus thuds a left hand into Crappler's body.
Lupaus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crappler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lupaus lands a body shot.
Crappler throws a right and a left that Lupaus avoids nicely.
Lupaus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupaus defending well as Crappler loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crappler misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupaus tries to bum rush Crappler with a series of wild strikes but Crappler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lupaus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lupaus tests Crappler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupaus misses with a wild body shot.
Lupaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crappler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupaus.
Good standup being displayed there by Crappler as he connects with a hook.
Lupaus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lupaus swings for the body but Crappler moves out of range.
Lupaus lands with a right hand.
Crappler throws a right hand that Lupaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupaus also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lupaus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lupaus looks for a takedown but Crappler sprawls well.
Lupaus misses with an uppercut.
Crappler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupaus.
Lupaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crappler at a distance.
Crappler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Crappler.
Crappler looks to land a combination but Lupaus avoids it well.
King Crappler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupaus ducks under a wild hook from Crappler.
Lupaus misses with a hook.
Lupaus misses with a hook.

Lupaus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crappler's guard.
Lupaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Crappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crappler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lupaus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lupaus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crappler's head.

Crappler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crappler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lupaus wants to pass the guard but Crappler is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lupaus throwing strikes but missing.
Lupaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupaus trying to control but Crappler is working from the bottom.
Lupaus wants to pass the guard but Crappler is keeping the position.
Crappler keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
Crappler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Crappler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Crappler.
Crappler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crappler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crappler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lupaus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crappler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lupaus pinned against the cage. Lupaus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crappler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lupaus takes one on the button.
Lupaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crappler.
Lupaus blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throws out a loose jab but Crappler uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lupaus clinches up against the cage.
Lupaus stalling against the cage.

Lupaus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupaus missing with a left hand there. Crappler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crappler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Crappler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crappler looks to land a combination but Lupaus avoids it well.
Crappler misses with a double jab.
Crappler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Crappler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupaus throws a right hand that Crappler ducks under and follows up with a left that Crappler also avoids with ease.
Crappler scores with a body shot.
Crappler misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuppu Lupaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lupaus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crappler slips a jab from Lupaus.
Lupaus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lupaus duly obliges.

It looks like King Crappler has been cut.
Crappler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crappler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lupaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crappler scores with a nice strike.
Lupaus avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lupaus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crappler quickly recovers to half guard.
Lupaus is looking to advance position but Crappler won't allow it.
Crappler pushes Lupaus off but Lupaus dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Crappler is avoiding damage well.
Lupaus lands a few punches from side control.
Crappler wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lupaus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lupaus throwing strikes but Crappler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lupaus is looking for a sweep.
Lupaus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crappler off and has taken his back!
Lupaus lands punches and elbows.
Crappler is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Crappler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus tries to get the hooks in deep but Crappler pushed the leg off.
Lupaus looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Crappler won't enjoy being in this position. Lupaus looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Crappler is tapping - it's over boys! Lupaus picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nuppu Lupaus!