PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kwang Soo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smells Like Teen Spirit. Lapikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Hells Bells . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kwang Soo
vs
Lapikov

185 cm
39
215 lbs
34 - 26 - 1

186 cm
32
220 lbs
19 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kwang Soo's waist but Kwang Soo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lapikov off to one side.
Kwang Soo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lapikov manages to circle out of the way.

Kwang Soo gets caught napping as Lapikov dives in and scores a takedown. Kwang Soo manages to retain guard.
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.
Kwang Soo keeping full guard, as Lapikov tries to pass.
Lapikov is pushing down on Kwang Soo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kwang Soo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lapikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kwang Soo wants to improve his position but Lapikov is controlling well.
Lapikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kwang Soo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapikov trying to pass the guard but Kwang Soo defending well.
Kwang Soo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwang Soo trying to control here.
Lapikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwang Soo has hold of Lapikov's hands but Lapikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lapikov is trying to work for a kimura but Kwang Soo is defending well.
Kwang Soo is looking for a sweep. Lapikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Lapikov postures up.
Lapikov is keen to just control but Kwang Soo is a slippery customer.
Kwang Soo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lapikov jumps into side control!
Kwang Soo is trying to control Lapikov's posture but Lapikov avoids it.
Lapikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lapikov wants to take a breather but Kwang Soo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lapikov.
Kwang Soo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo stops Lapikov from standing up.
Lapikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kwang Soo is now in half guard.
Lapikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kwang Soo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapikov's head.
Kwang Soo is thwarting Lapikov's attempts to control the position.
Lapikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov wants to get back to his feet.
Lapikov is looking to control Kwang Soo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapikov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapikov pushes Kwang Soo off looking to stand but Kwang Soo dives back in and keeps control.
Lapikov is looking for a sweep. Kwang Soo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lapikov is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwang Soo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lapikov's calf.
Nice takedown defense from Kwang Soo. No joy for Lapikov on that attempt.
Kwang Soo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lapikov off the cage and back into range.
Lapikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwang Soo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lapikov goes for a double leg but Kwang Soo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kwang Soo continues to drive forward.
Lee Kwang Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Lapikov.
Kwang Soo misses with a wild body shot.
Kwang Soo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapikov sprawls well. Lapikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kwang Soo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwang Soo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kwang Soo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapikov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Kwang Soo dominated that round.
That's time! Kwang Soo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kwang Soo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kwang Soo misses with a short punch on the inside.

Lapikov breaks from the clinch.
Anatoliy Lapikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwang Soo swivels and escapes.
Kwang Soo is looking to counter the offense by Lapikov and move into the clinch.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that half lands.
Kwang Soo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee Kwang Soo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwang Soo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwang Soo lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lapikov.
Lapikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwang Soo swivels and escapes.
Lee Kwang Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Lapikov.
Kwang Soo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lapikov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kwang Soo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lapikov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Kwang Soo!
An out of breath Lee Kwang Soo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.