PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudiu Lupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bozidar Huseinspahic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lupu
vs
Huseinspahic

201 cm
25
258 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudiu Lupu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bozidar Huseinspahic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huseinspahic but Huseinspahic pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Lupu instigates a clinch.

Huseinspahic breaks from the clinch.
Lupu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupu looks to clinch
and Huseinspahic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huseinspahic tries a head kick but it misses.
Huseinspahic fails with the takedown.

Lupu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lupu wants to control from the top but Huseinspahic keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huseinspahic wants to stand and escape but Lupu is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupu wants to stand but Huseinspahic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Huseinspahic wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huseinspahic's guard.

Claudiu Lupu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Huseinspahic has managed to clinch.
Huseinspahic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lupu prevents it.
Huseinspahic trying to stall but Lupu improves his position.
Lupu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Huseinspahic manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Lupu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huseinspahic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lupu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huseinspahic keeps working.
Huseinspahic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Huseinspahic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Huseinspahic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Huseinspahic trying to remain calm as Lupu controls from the top position.
Lupu tries to advance to mount but Huseinspahic denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupu tries to stand but Huseinspahic is controlling his head.
Lupu trying to control the action but Huseinspahic is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Lupu is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Huseinspahic is trying to escape and Lupu transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Huseinspahic is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lupu! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Claudiu Lupu!