PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maigonis Lupata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lupata
vs
Fermier

190 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maigonis Lupata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fardoche Fermier!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupata takes a swing at Fermier's ribcage but misses.
Fermier tests Lupata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fermier scores with a body shot.
Fermier's coach down at Clean and Green was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fermier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Fermier clinches.

Lupata manages to break the clinch.
Lupata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fermier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fermier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fermier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fermier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fermier throws a strike but Lupata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lupata advances position into side control!
Fermier is looking to reverse the position.

Lupata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fermier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lupata's guard! Nice work there by Fermier!
Lupata trying to keep a closed guard but Fermier is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lupata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fermier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fermier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lupata keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Lupata pulls Fermier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fermier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fermier lands a couple of elbows.
Fermier wants to pass the guard but Lupata is keeping the position.
Fermier chips away with some ground and pound.
Fermier lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lupata uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Fermier as he connects with a hook.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lupata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fermier pulls his head out easily.
Fermier content to control rather than advance.

Lupata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fermier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fermier is nestled in close to Lupata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fermier is trying to control the action in half guard but Lupata is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lupata wants to improve his position but Fermier is controlling well.
Lupata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fermier is trying to control. Lupata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fermier trying to control from Lupata's half guard. Lupata has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lupata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lupata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fermier is one step ahead there.
Lupata trying to control the position.
Fermier preventing the sweep.
Fermier chips away with some ground and pound.
Lupata keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Fermier won't allow Lupata to get back to his feet.
Lupata controls Fermier momentarily but Fermier frees himself.

Lupata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lupata is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lupata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fermier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lupata is trying to control the position but Fermier postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fermier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fermier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fermier being controlled here momentarily.
Fermier working some strikes from top position.
Fermier trying to control but Lupata is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lupata working a defensive guard here.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fardoche Fermier dominated that round.
That's time! Lupata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lupata gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fermier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fermier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lupata thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fermier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lupata trying to keep a closed guard but Fermier is proving a slippery customer.
Fermier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lupata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fermier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lupata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lupata controlling the position.
Fermier tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupata is retaining full guard.

Maigonis Lupata has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fermier clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupata is trying to drag Fermier to the mat but Fermier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lupata misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier stops a takedown attempt from Lupata.

Fermier tightens his grip and picks Lupata up, before dumping him to the ground. Lupata manages to land in guard.
Lupata controls Fermier momentarily but Fermier frees himself.
Lupata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fermier is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupata trying to keep a closed guard but Fermier is proving a slippery customer.
Fermier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fermier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fermier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fermier with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fermier stands up over Lupata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lupata working for a triangle but Fermier defends it easily.
Fermier controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fermier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fermier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fermier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fermier is working Lupata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fermier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fermier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fermier working some strikes from top position.
Fermier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fermier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fermier working some strikes from top position.
Fermier is in close to Lupata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fardoche Fermier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fermier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lupata on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lupata tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lupata's head.
Lupata has momentary wrist control but Fermier slips an elbow through the middle.
Fermier postures up.
Fermier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fermier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fermier works over Lupata with some ground and pound from guard.
Fermier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fermier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fermier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fermier working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupata keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Fermier chips away with some ground and pound.

Lupata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lupata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lupata trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fermier tries to free his leg and advance position but Lupata is retaining full guard.
Fermier wants to control from the top but Lupata keeps moving.
Lupata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fermier manages to get himself to full guard.
Fermier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fermier, not yet.
Fermier managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lupata is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fardoche Fermier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lupata dives in and grabs Fermier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fermier pushes down on Lupata's head and hops out.
Lupata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fermier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fermier postures up.
Fermier chips away with some ground and pound.
Fermier lands a couple of digs.
Fermier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fermier chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fermier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fermier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fermier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fermier looking to pass the guard.
Fermier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fermier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lupata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fermier is aware though and is defending well.
Fermier is in close to Lupata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fermier is in close to Lupata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fermier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fermier postures up and lands a big shot to Lupata's brow.
Fermier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupata is keeping the position for now.
Lupata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fermier wants to control from the top but Lupata keeps moving.
Fermier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fermier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fermier won't allow Lupata to sweep him here.
Fermier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fermier chips away with some ground and pound.
Fermier landing some decent shots from guard.
Fermier won't allow Lupata to sweep him here.
Fermier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fermier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lupata keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.
Lupata looking to control.
Fermier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lupata looking to control.
Fermier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupata trying to strike off his back.
Fermier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupata is keeping the position for now.
Fermier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fermier wants to control from the top but Lupata keeps moving.
Lupata trying to control the position.
Fermier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fermier wants to control from the top but Lupata keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fermier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fermier working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fermier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fardoche Fermier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fermier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fermier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fardoche Fermier.
Lupata looks for a takedown but Fermier sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maigonis Lupata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fermier scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fardoche Fermier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fermier 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fardoche Fermier!