PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Unitas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kingsley Ciprut has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kingsley Ciprut seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ciprut
vs
Unitas

186 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

190 cm
22
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Unitas!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unitas throws a combination. Ciprut tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ciprut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Unitas.
Unitas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciprut.
Ciprut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unitas. That did some damage!
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprut is looking to clinch.
Unitas looks to land a right hand but Ciprut moved out of range.
Ciprut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unitas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Unitas tries to bum rush Ciprut with a series of wild strikes but Ciprut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Ciprut tenderised Unitas's leg. Unitas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprut is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unitas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Unitas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ciprut clinches up with Unitas and pushes him back against the cage.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unitas is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but Unitas blocks with his arms.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ciprut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ciprut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Unitas avoids the damage to the body.
Ciprut stalling the fight.
Unitas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciprut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Unitas in his tracks for a moment.
Ciprut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas takes an elbow to the temple.
Ciprut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Ciprut to work.
Ciprut struggles to land a body shot inside as Unitas controls his hands.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside.
Unitas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ciprut after a bit of a struggle.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Unitas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unitas's face.
Ciprut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Unitas blocks it.
Ciprut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unitas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciprut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Unitas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ciprut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unitas's face.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Unitas blocks it.
Unitas tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut connects with a knee to the head.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unitas letting Ciprut take a breather here.
Ciprut scores a nice knee to the body.
Ciprut lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ciprut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
Ciprut leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Ciprut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ciprut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unitas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciprut is looking to clinch.

Ciprut pushes Unitas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but Unitas blocks it.
Ciprut missing with knees to the body.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Ciprut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unitas tries to score a body lock takedown but Ciprut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unitas is defending well for now.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Unitas avoids the damage to the body.
Unitas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ciprut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Unitas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciprut is defending well.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Unitas.
Ciprut just leaning against Unitas, taking a breather.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unitas avoids it.
Unitas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciprut is defending well.
Ciprut gets underhooks to prevent Unitas's takedown attempt.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unitas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciprut landing knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciprut.
Unitas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprut taking a breather.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ciprut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprut.
Ciprut with a knee to the head.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
Ciprut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unitas letting Ciprut take a breather here.
Ciprut lands a knee to the head.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Unitas in his tracks for a moment.
Ciprut slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ciprut with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ciprut prevents the takedown attempt.
Ciprut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ciprut prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ciprut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ciprut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unitas can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unitas wants a takedown.
Unitas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ciprut pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingsley Ciprut dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ciprut clinches up against the cage.
Ciprut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ciprut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kingsley Ciprut has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ciprut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ciprut leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ciprut working Unitas over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ciprut scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Unitas avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut lands a right hand.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Unitas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciprut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unitas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ciprut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kingsley Ciprut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Unitas.
Ciprut lands a nice knee to the body.
Ciprut is leaning against Unitas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ciprut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut stops a takedown attempt from Unitas.
Unitas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ciprut controlling the action here for a moment.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Unitas is blocking nicely.
Ciprut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ciprut missing with knees to the body.
Unitas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ciprut is pressed up against the cage. Unitas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ciprut down to the mat. Ciprut avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ciprut moves in looking to clinch but Unitas pushes him off.

Ciprut rushes Unitas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ciprut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unitas backwards.
Ciprut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ciprut pushes Unitas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ciprut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Unitas avoiding damage as Ciprut throws knees to the body.
Kingsley Ciprut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ciprut landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Ciprut.
Come on Ciprut - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kingsley Ciprut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ciprut has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Ciprut!
A less than humble Kingsley Ciprut misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.