PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Skraper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legio Duodecima Fulminata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fulminata has chosen SEKTEMTUM "Aut Caesar Aut Nihil" as his entrance music. Chris Skraper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Skraper
vs
Duodecima Fulminata

200 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Anti-Tapout Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Skraper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Legio Duodecima Fulminata!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulminata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skraper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Fulminata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fulminata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skraper is looking to escape.
Skraper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fulminata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Fulminata working some strikes from top position.
Skraper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skraper is adopting a defensive guard.
Skraper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skraper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulminata throws a strike but Skraper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fulminata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fulminata has a closed guard, preventing Skraper from standing up.
Skraper trying to control but Fulminata is working from the bottom.
Skraper wants to get up but he can't break Fulminata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fulminata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fulminata tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Skraper wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Skraper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulminata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skraper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skraper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Skraper gets caught flat footed, as Fulminata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fulminata trying to control the position from guard on top but Skraper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulminata throws an elbow that misses. Skraper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fulminata's guard. Nice move by Skraper!
Fulminata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skraper's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulminata throws an elbow that misses. Skraper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fulminata's guard. Nice move by Skraper!
Fulminata 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.
Fulminata is pulling down on Skraper's head. It's preventing any offense from Skraper, at least for the moment.
Fulminata keeping full guard, as Skraper tries to pass.
Fulminata is trying to hold Skraper in close to prevent damage but Skraper has managed to pass into half guard.

Skraper stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Skraper pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skraper misses with a few strikes there.
Skraper throws a right hand that Fulminata ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulminata also avoids with ease.
Chris Skraper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skraper throws a series of punches but Fulminata avoids them all with ease.
Skraper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fulminata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skraper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fulminata.
Fulminata shoots in looking for a takedown but Skraper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fulminata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chris Skraper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Legio Duodecima Fulminata.
A punch combination from Skraper misses.
Skraper throws a combination. Fulminata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Legio Duodecima Fulminata has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skraper throws a right and a left that Fulminata avoids nicely.
Chris Skraper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fulminata checks a leg kick.
Fulminata throws a low kick but Skraper avoids it.

Fulminata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Skraper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Legio Duodecima Fulminata's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skraper slaps away a takedown attempt from Fulminata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A left and a right from Skraper both land. Nice combination.
Fulminata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skraper.
Skraper lands with an uppercut that bounces Fulminata off the cage and back into range.
Skraper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fulminata.

Skraper drops Fulminata with a beautiful combination! Fulminata stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skraper is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skraper slaps away a takedown attempt from Fulminata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skraper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skraper swinging wildly here.
Skraper misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fulminata scores a takedown into full mount!
Skraper working to try and regain half guard.
Fulminata landing strikes, looking to finish!
Skraper tries to hold on but Fulminata pushes him away.
Fulminata raining down hammerfists from mount.
Skraper squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fulminata scoring with strikes but Skraper is staying in there.
Fulminata looking to control but Skraper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulminata with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fulminata dominating with strikes here.
Fulminata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skraper looks a forlorn figure.
Fulminata has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skraper's face.

Fulminata goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Skraper turns into him and now he's in Fulminata's guard.
Skraper looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fulminata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulminata is pulling down on Skraper's head. It's preventing any offense from Skraper, at least for the moment.
Fulminata wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulminata controls Skraper momentarily but Skraper frees himself.

Skraper stands up from Fulminata's guard - Skraper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Skraper throws a push kick but Fulminata slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skraper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Fulminata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skraper sprawls well initially but Fulminata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Legio Duodecima Fulminata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skraper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fulminata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fulminata stops Skraper from getting back to his feet.

Fulminata seems to be working for a kimura but Skraper defends the submission attempt.
Fulminata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skraper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skraper is trying to stand up here but Fulminata is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fulminata in particular looking to stall.
Fulminata trying to control the action but Skraper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Legio Duodecima Fulminata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Legio Duodecima Fulminata's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.

Skraper throws a nice looking combination but Fulminata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A leg kick checked by Fulminata.
Skraper misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Fulminata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fulminata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skraper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fulminata misses with a low kick as Skraper jumps back.
Skraper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skraper misses with a series of wild punches.

Fulminata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skraper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fulminata is in Skraper's guard.
Skraper keeping moving, preventing Fulminata from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skraper wriggles free and stands up.
Skraper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fulminata.
Skraper misses with a low kick as Fulminata jumps back.
Skraper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fulminata slips a jab and a cross from Skraper.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skraper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fulminata takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skraper looks to land a body kick but Fulminata moved away.
Fulminata shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Skraper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skraper swinging wildly here.
Skraper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skraper swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fulminata.
Chris Skraper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Legio Duodecima Fulminata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulminata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skraper avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulminata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fulminata checks a low kick from Skraper.
Fulminata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skraper looks to land a combination but Fulminata avoids it well.
Skraper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fulminata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skraper misses with a wild combination.

Skraper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fulminata lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulminata landing with the ground and pound.
Fulminata wants to control from the top but Skraper keeps moving.
Fulminata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulminata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skraper wants to stand up but Fulminata is controlling him.

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 Chris Skraper.
I think Skraper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Skraper!
After the big win, Chris Skraper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Anti-Tapout Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.