PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansing comes to the cage accompanied by Heavy Metal Kings. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lansing
vs
Masatupo

180 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
33
158 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansing missing with a left hand there. Masatupo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masatupo slips under a jab.
Masatupo slips under a jab from Lansing.
Lansing does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Masatupo shoots in but Lansing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masatupo walks into a stiff left hand from Lansing.
Alexander Lansing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masatupo throws a head kick that misses.
Lansing just misses with a punch to the body.
Masatupo shoots in looking for a takedown but Lansing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masatupo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lansing misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Lansing coming out on top.
Masatupo shoots in for a double leg but Lansing sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander Lansing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haiki Masatupo.
Masatupo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lansing.
Lansing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Masatupo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lansing!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masatupo avoids the attempt from Lansing to control.

Masatupo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lansing is surviving well by controlling Masatupo's body position as best he can.
Masatupo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing wants to hold on but Masatupo pushes him away.
Lansing in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lansing is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lansing wants to hold on but Masatupo pushes him away.
Lansing is trying desperately to improve position.
Masatupo landing strikes from the mount and Lansing is in trouble!

Masatupo goes for an armbar but Lansing turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lansing.
Lansing wants to pass the guard but Masatupo is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lansing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lansing controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lansing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masatupo keeping moving, preventing Lansing from controlling successfully.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masatupo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lansing defends it easily.

Masatupo working for a triangle but Lansing defends it easily.
Lansing trying to control but Masatupo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing prevents Masatupo from getting back to his feet.
Lansing stands up over Masatupo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lansing controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lansing trying to control but Masatupo is working from the bottom.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Lansing will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lansing lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lansing.
Lansing just misses with a punch to the body.
Lansing feints and then cracks Masatupo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masatupo down.
Lansing leaves Masatupo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masatupo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lansing.
Masatupo walks into a straight right hand from Lansing.

Masatupo is rocked!
Lansing seems to be stalking Masatupo here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Masatupo drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Lansing!
After winning the bout, Alexander Lansing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.