PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Ceuref (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magician Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceuref comes into the arena with French Legion March blaring out of the sound system. Pepe Ceuref has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ceuref
vs
Rapist

180 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe Ceuref!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magician Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceuref throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rapist looks to land a combination. Ceuref sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ceuref throws a head kick but Rapist moves out of range.
Rapist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ceuref.
Ceuref pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ceuref throws a head kick that misses.
Ceuref throws a leg kick that misses.
Ceuref connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rapist avoids a kick to the body.
Rapist throws a series of punches but Ceuref avoids them all with ease.
Rapist throws a hook but Ceuref blocks it.
Ceuref keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ceuref scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rapist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ceuref - the referee stops the clock and Rapist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ceuref. Rapist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapist misses with a body kick.
Rapist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ceuref throws a chopping leg kick but Rapist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ceuref takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rapist shoots in but Ceuref avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rapist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ceuref.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceuref throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ceuref misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ceuref throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Rapist has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rapist connects with the punch.
Rapist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ceuref defends it nicely.
Rapist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ceuref manages to avoid it.
Ceuref misses with a head kick.
Rapist misses with a wild body shot.
Ceuref throws a wild body kick that Rapist sees coming a mile off.
Ceuref throws a head kick that misses.
Ceuref walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rapist.
Ceuref throws a leg kick but Rapist checks it.
Ceuref ducks under a wild hook from Rapist.
Ceuref connects with a single shot there.
Ceuref tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapist is able to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapist.
Crunch! Ceuref slams his shin into Rapist's torso.
Ceuref throws a right and a left that Rapist avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ceuref throws a good cross that connects.
Ceuref misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ceuref needs to keep his hands up - Rapist had a free shot at his head there.
Pepe Ceuref is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ceuref finds it's way through Rapist's defenses.
Ceuref tries to land a front kick but Rapist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ceuref looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rapist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ceuref manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ceuref throws a push kick but Rapist slaps the foot to one side.
Rapist takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rapist moves out of range of the body kick from Ceuref.
Nice straight punches there by Rapist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rapist.
Rapist throws a series of punches but Ceuref moves out of range.
Rapist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rapist or perhaps it was just good defense by Ceuref which made him look bad.
Pepe Ceuref has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magician Rapist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Ceuref does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref lands with a kick to the temple. Rapist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ceuref steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rapist. That one must have hurt.
Magician Rapist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ceuref scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rapist checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Rapist.
Rapist shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick lands from Ceuref.
Rapist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ceuref fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rapist takes a swing at Ceuref's ribcage but misses.
Ceuref lands with a slapping head kick.
Ceuref looks to land a body kick but Rapist moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ceuref misses with a combination

and Rapist counters with a shoot takedown. Ceuref fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rapist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ceuref is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rapist throws an elbow that misses. Ceuref uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rapist's guard. Nice move by Ceuref!
Ceuref will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ceuref tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapist is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rapist working for a triangle but Ceuref defends it easily.
Ceuref looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rapist wants to sweep here but Ceuref controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Ceuref dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ceuref.
Rapist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rapist looks to land a right hand but Ceuref moved out of range.
Rapist swings for the body but Ceuref moves out of range.
Ceuref takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ceuref misses with a looping left.
Rapist misses with a body shot.
Ceuref uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rapist.
Rapist takes a swing at Ceuref's ribcage but misses.
Ceuref will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ceuref lands a front kick.
Ceuref is looking to score with low kicks.
Ceuref misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ceuref as he connects with a hook.
Rapist lands the left hand.
A combination from Rapist does no damage.
Ceuref plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapist lands with a straight right. Ceuref didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Rapist scores with a four punch combination!
Pepe Ceuref is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Ceuref blocks the leg kick.
Ceuref is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ceuref connects with a right hand. Rapist shakes it off.
Ceuref scores with a head kick. Rapist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ceuref uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rapist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rapist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ceuref lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapist will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Ceuref.

Rapist gets a takedown into half guard.
Ceuref has his hands clasped together around Rapist's back. He's all about the action.
Rapist prevents Ceuref from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist with the ground and pound but Ceuref uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ceuref avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rapist connects with a couple of short punches.
Rapist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ceuref working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rapist.
Rapist working some strikes from top position.

Rapist drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ceuref manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rapist has Ceuref in his guard.
Rapist keeping moving, preventing Ceuref from controlling successfully.
Rapist controls Ceuref momentarily but Ceuref frees himself.
Rapist throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ceuref has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceuref pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rapist is keeping the position for now.
Ceuref wants to control from the top but Rapist keeps moving.

Rapist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ceuref doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ceuref manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ceuref controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rapist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rapist is pulling down on Ceuref's head. It's preventing any offense from Ceuref, at least for the moment.

Ceuref decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rapist, up you get!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ceuref is looking to slow Rapist down with leg kicks.
Ceuref throws a looping overhand right but Rapist ducks down to avoid it.
Rapist blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pepe Ceuref will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rapist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ceuref's hands.
Ceuref doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapist. Ceuref does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ceuref will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rapist misses with a straight right.
Ceuref lands a nice hook to Rapist's body. Rapist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Rapist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ceuref to the mat! Ceuref manages to get full guard.
Ceuref wants to stand and escape but Rapist is having none of it.
Rapist preventing the sweep.
Ceuref keeping moving, preventing Rapist from controlling successfully.
Rapist throwing strikes from guard but Ceuref blocks nicely.
Rapist with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rapist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Ceuref keeps moving.
Rapist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ceuref swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rapist with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist trying to control but Ceuref is working from the bottom.
Rapist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rapist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rapist throws a big elbow that misses.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Ceuref keeps moving.
Magician Rapist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ceuref wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Magician Rapist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Ceuref keeps moving.
Rapist with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rapist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Ceuref keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Magician Rapist wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rapist moves out of range of the leg kick from Ceuref.
Ceuref throws a low kick, looking for Rapist's leg but Rapist calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ceuref jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looks like Ceuref has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A shot to the body from Rapist misses
and Ceuref makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rapist really felt that one!
Pepe Ceuref is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ceuref connects with a high kick.
Ceuref lands a nice looking body kick.
Rapist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rapist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ceuref.
Rapist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rapist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ceuref lands with an overhand left.
Ceuref lands a high kick!
Rapist misses with a lunging right hand
and Ceuref counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapist fails with the takedown.
Rapist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Ceuref.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ceuref lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapist will feel that in the morning.
Ceuref lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Magician Rapist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ceuref has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Ceuref!
Our winner, Pepe Ceuref, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.