PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Proto Type (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miropui Laldama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laldama has chosen You can do it - Ice Cube as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Type
vs
Laldama

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Proto Type!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miropui Laldama!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Laldama forces Type back against the cage and clinches.
Type tries to circle away but Laldama has him pinned against the cage.
Type is trying to break the clinch but Laldama is controlling him.
Type is trying to push Laldama away but Laldama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Laldama connects with a knee to the head.
Laldama working Type over with knees to the body.
Type is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laldama is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Laldama.
Laldama lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Proto Type has been cut.
Laldama landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Laldama decides to pull guard.
Laldama trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laldama is on top in guard.
Laldama trying to control but Type is working from the bottom.

Laldama stands up and waves to Type to follow him.
Laldama doesn't manage to clinch there - Type circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laldama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laldama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laldama moves in looking to clinch but Type pushes him off.
Laldama moves in looking to clinch but Type pushes him off.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Type swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch but Type swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miropui Laldama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Type keeps the fight on the outside.
Laldama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Type avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Type swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Laldama rushes Type and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Type is trying to push Laldama away but Laldama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laldama prevents Type from breaking the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laldama.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laldama obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Type tries to break the clinch but Laldama is controlling the position.
Type wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laldama has him pressed against the cage.
Laldama tries for a takedown but Type manages to get underhooks.
Laldama lands a good knee to the midsection. Type won't want to take too many of those.
Laldama scores a nice knee to the body.
Type takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laldama obliges.
Laldama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Type lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Type can't break the clinch.
Laldama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laldama lands a good knee to the midsection. Type won't want to take too many of those.

Laldama pulls guard successfully.
Laldama has a closed guard, preventing Type from standing up.
Laldama looking to control.
Type pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laldama is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Type drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laldama dives on top into guard.
Type knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laldama on the ground.
Laldama trying to control the position from guard on top but Type is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Type wants to stand and escape but Laldama is having none of it.
Type will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Type trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Laldama is pushing down on Type's leg trying to pass to half guard. Type is fighting to maintain full guard but Laldama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laldama wants to pass the guard but Type is defending well.

Type has one foot on Laldama's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laldama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laldama fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Type lands the left hand.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Type paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laldama tries to clinch up.
Laldama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laldama tries to clinch up but Type circles away and keeps his distance.
Type comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laldama tries to clinch up
and Type counters with a series of strikes. Laldama will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laldama fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miropui Laldama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Proto Type's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Laldama tries to clinch up.
Laldama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laldama tries to clinch but Type is having none of it.
Laldama tries to clinch but Type moves out of range.
Laldama tries to clinch up.
Laldama tries to clinch up but Type circles away and keeps his distance.
Type misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laldama.
Laldama wants to clinch.
Laldama doesn't manage to clinch there - Type circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Type misses the shot to the body.
Laldama fails in his attempt to clinch.

Laldama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laldama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Type is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Laldama.

Laldama jumps guard and drags Type to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laldama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Laldama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Laldama wriggles free and stands up.
Laldama wants to clinch up but Type keeps it at a distance.
Type keeps the fight on the outside.
Type keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Type keeps the fight on the outside.
Laldama tries to clinch but Type moves out of range.
Laldama tries to clinch up but Type circles away and keeps his distance.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Type swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Laldama moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Laldama.
Laldama landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Laldama decides to pull guard.
Laldama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Type!
Type is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Laldama trying to control but Type is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Type is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laldama looking to finish Type with some ground and pound. This is bad for Type!
Type is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Laldama has hold of Type's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Type manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Type on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Type tries to get out of the position.
Type is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Laldama wants to control the pace but Type is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Type really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Laldama wants to control the pace but Type is squirming around nicely.
Laldama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Type is trying to stand.
Laldama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laldama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Type is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Laldama stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Type avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laldama tries to move into range but Type moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laldama is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miropui Laldama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Proto Type's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Type lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laldama at a distance.
Laldama moves in looking to clinch but Type pushes him off.
Laldama tries to clinch but Type moves out of range.
Laldama is looking to clinch but Type is avoiding it.
Laldama tries to clinch there but Type circles away.
Laldama tries to clinch up.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Type swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Type swats away the attempt to clinch by Laldama.
Laldama is looking to clinch.
Laldama moves in looking to clinch but Type pushes him off.
Laldama tries to clinch but Type moves away
and Type counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch but Type swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laldama moves in looking to clinch but Type pushes him off.
Type throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laldama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Laldama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Laldama clinches up with Type and pushes him back against the cage.
Laldama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laldama missing with knees to the body.
Type wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laldama has Type pressed against the cage, preventing Type from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laldama is trying to pull guard but Type has him pressed against the cage.
Type wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Type is trying to push Laldama away but Laldama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Laldama.
Type wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Type has had enough of the clinch but Laldama keeps him there for the moment.
Type is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laldama missing with knees to the body.
Type can't break the clinch.
Laldama keeps control of Type as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Type looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Type's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laldama keeps control of Type as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Type tries to circle away but Laldama has him pinned against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laldama prevents Type from breaking the clinch.
Type wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laldama has him pressed against the cage.
Type is trying to break the clinch but Laldama has him pressed against the cage.
Laldama keeps control of Type as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laldama jumps guard but Type stands there with Laldama around his waist. Laldama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Proto Type has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miropui Laldama.
Type is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Type is trying to push Laldama away but Laldama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Type tries to circle away but Laldama has him pinned against the cage.
Type takes a knee to the side of the body.
Type is trying to break the clinch but Laldama has him pressed against the cage.
Laldama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Type lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Type is trying to force a seperation but Laldama has the dominant position.
Laldama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Type can't break the clinch.
Type tries to break free but Laldama pushes him back against the cage.
Type wants to break free but Laldama has control.
Laldama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Type is looking to break free of the clinch but Laldama has double underhooks.
Laldama has Type pressed against the cage, preventing Type from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laldama keeps control of Type as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Type wants to break free but Laldama has control.
Type tries to circle away but Laldama has him pinned against the cage.
Type can't break the clinch.
Type can't break the clinch.

Laldama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Laldama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Type decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laldama is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laldama tries to clinch up but Type circles away and keeps his distance.
Laldama moves in looking to clinch but Type pushes him off.
Laldama wants to clinch.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Type swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Type scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Type paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Type avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Type swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proto Type has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miropui Laldama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Type misses with a hook. Laldama ducked under it nicely.

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 Proto Type.
Well Laldama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Miropui Laldama!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Miropui Laldama!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Miropui Laldama!

Miropui Laldama wins by unanimous decision!
Miropui Laldama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.