PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakashi Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Mulipola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mulipola's choice of entrance music: ZZ Top - Gimme All Your Lovin'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hatake
vs
Mulipola

200 cm
24
280 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

194 cm
23
256 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakashi Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Mulipola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mulipola defends it nicely.
Hatake tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Hatake throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mulipola was covering up waiting for the punch and Hatake finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mulipola working a defensive guard here.
Hatake pushes down on Mulipola's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mulipola looking for submissions off his back.

Hatake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hatake lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hatake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hatake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hatake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulipola keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatake is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Hatake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hatake is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mulipola defending well though.
Mulipola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mulipola is trying to control the position but Hatake postures up.

Mulipola working for a triangle but Hatake defends it easily.
Hatake wants to pass the guard but Mulipola is keeping the position.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Mulipola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mulipola is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatake wants to sweep here but Mulipola controlling him for the moment.

Hatake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hatake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mulipola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hatake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulipola has managed to get both his arms back between Hatake's legs - danger averted.

Hatake looking for a guillotine here but Mulipola defends easily.
Mulipola trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatake is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mulipola is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulipola looking to sit in guard and control but Hatake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mulipola is working an open guard so Hatake takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That kick from Mulipola tenderised Hatake's leg. Hatake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hatake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mulipola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Mulipola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulipola wants to clinch
and Hatake counters with a leg kick.
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!
Mulipola throws a leg kick but Hatake checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hatake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Hatake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hatake prevents Mulipola from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kakashi Hatake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mulipola tries to score with a low kick but Hatake moves his leg out of the way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hatake.
Hatake taking a break here but Mulipola is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mulipola has hold of Hatake's hands but Hatake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Hatake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kakashi Hatake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hatake seems to be working for a kimura but Mulipola defends the submission attempt.
Mulipola trying to control from the bottom.

Hatake is trying to work for a kimura but Mulipola is defending well.
Hatake working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Hatake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hatake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mulipola defends it well.

Hatake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mulipola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hatake is looking to take a break and control but Mulipola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulipola trying to control from the bottom.
Mulipola is staying active underneath Hatake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hatake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mulipola wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulipola regains half guard.
Hatake wants to pass to mount but Mulipola is defending the position.

Hatake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mulipola is just riding it out for now. Hatake eventually gives up the hold.
Mulipola wants to get back to full guard.

Mulipola kicks off Hatake and gets to his feet.
Mulipola lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatake off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulipola tries to clinch but Hatake is having none of it.
Hatake shoots in and drives through. Mulipola sprawls well.
Hatake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mulipola is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mulipola struggling a bit here.
Mulipola tries to buck Hatake off but Hatake is having none of it.
Mulipola is not content to let Hatake control the position.
Mulipola manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hatake's best efforts.
Mulipola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Mulipola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hatake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hatake wants to pass the guard but Mulipola is keeping the position.

Mulipola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulipola keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
Hatake is pushing down on Mulipola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mulipola is fighting to maintain full guard but Hatake has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulipola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hatake working Mulipola over with strikes.

Hatake is trying to work for a kimura but Mulipola is defending well.

Mulipola actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatake works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kakashi Hatake dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Hatake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulipola.
A jab from Mulipola misses.
Kakashi Hatake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hatake feints and as Mulipola raises his hands in defense, Hatake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mulipola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulipola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mulipola keeping moving, preventing Hatake from controlling successfully.
Hatake postures up in Mulipola's guard and throws a big left but Mulipola blocks it.
Hatake looking to pass the guard.
Hatake wants to control from the top but Mulipola keeps moving.
Hatake works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake prevents Mulipola from improving his position.

Hatake is looking for a kimura but Mulipola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hatake to get the leverage.

Hatake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mulipola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatake.
Mulipola wants to improve his position but Hatake is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hatake connects with a nice short shot to Mulipola's temple.
Hatake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mulipola defending well though.

Hatake is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulipola is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hatake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mulipola doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatake.

Hatake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hatake is trying to work for a kimura but Mulipola is defending well.

Hatake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mulipola defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulipola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatake is working away from the top position though.

Hatake looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Hatake seems to be looking for submissions.
Richard Mulipola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakashi Hatake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mulipola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hatake uses his free foot to push down on Mulipola's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mulipola.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatake working for a guillotine from mount but Mulipola is in no mood to give up.
Mulipola is working to get back to half guard.
Mulipola tries to lock up and control but Hatake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Hatake moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mulipola has worked his arm free - good work by Mulipola!
Mulipola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hatake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mulipola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mulipola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kakashi Hatake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hatake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kakashi Hatake!