PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupal Kupalogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kupalogs
vs
Kirby

190 cm
29
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

166 cm
20
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kupal Kupalogs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kupalogs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirby manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kupalogs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kupalogs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kupalogs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kupalogs stands up over Kirby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kupalogs stands up over Kirby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kupalogs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kupalogs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kupalogs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Kupalogs from controlling successfully.
Kupalogs is stalling in the full guard.
Kupalogs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirby wants to stand and escape but Kupalogs is having none of it.
Kupalogs scoring with some ground and pound.
Kupalogs wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupalogs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kirby is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kupalogs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kirby has eaten all the pies!
Kirby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kupalogs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kupalogs stands up over Kirby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirby trying to control the position.
Kupalogs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kupalogs wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kupalogs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kupalogs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kupalogs connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupalogs postures up.
Kupalogs throws a big elbow that misses.
Kupalogs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

Kirby looking for a guillotine here but Kupalogs defends easily.
Kupalogs trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kupalogs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kupalogs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kupalogs distracts Kirby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kupalogs 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby keeping full guard, as Kupalogs tries to pass.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Kupalogs from controlling successfully.
Kupalogs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirby's head.
Kupalogs wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kupalogs connects with a couple of short punches.
Kupalogs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kupalogs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kupalogs trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kupal Kupalogs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kupalogs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kupalogs there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kupalogs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kupalogs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kupalogs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kupalogs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kupalogs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kupalogs is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Kirby is rocked!

It looks like Jim Kirby has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kupalogs is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kirby goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kupalogs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kupal Kupalogs!