PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus has chosen Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Duplesris
vs
Canthropus

163 cm
35
155 lbs
19 - 34 - 0

175 cm
47
165 lbs
39 - 36 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Knockout power

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 19 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 36 - 2, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Canthropus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canthropus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick and Duplesris moves out of range easily.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duplesris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Duplesris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duplesris jabs Canthropus right on the nose. Canthropus blinks but takes it well.
Duplesris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Canthropus. Canthropus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duplesris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canthropus.
Canthropus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duplesris moves out of range of the body kick.
Duplesris swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
Duplesris misses the jab.
Duplesris misses with a wild combination.
Duplesris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duplesris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus moves out of range of the strikes.
Duplesris jabs at Canthropus's body.
Canthropus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seth Duplesris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
Canthropus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Canthropus wants to land a leg kick but Duplesris is out of range.
Canthropus dives in and grabs Duplesris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duplesris pushes down on Canthropus's head and hops out.
Canthropus cracks Duplesris with an open hand slap.
Canthropus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Canthropus misses.
Duplesris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duplesris misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Canthropus misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Duplesris there.
Canthropus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duplesris throws a nice looking combination but Canthropus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duplesris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Canthropus slams his shin into Duplesris's torso.
Duplesris lands a lovely overhand right.
Canthropus moves out of range as Duplesris strikes.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
Duplesris is looking for a counter combo.
Canthropus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duplesris lands with a straight right. Canthropus didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Duplesris coming out on top.

Canthropus is rocked!
Duplesris looks to land a right hand but Canthropus moved out of range.
Canthropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Duplesris finish him?
Canthropus throws a wild body kick that Duplesris sees coming a mile off.
Canthropus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duplesriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canthropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Duplesris slaps away a takedown attempt from Canthropus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seth Duplesris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pithe Canthropus.
Duplesris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Canthropus checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris throws a right hand that Canthropus ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus also avoids with ease.
Canthropus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duplesris moves away.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown but Duplesris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duplesris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duplesris cracks Canthropus with an open hand slap.

Oooooh!!! Duplesris has knocked Canthropus down with a huge combo! Duplesris steps away and waves a wobbly Canthropus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Duplesris misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duplesris.
Canthropus fails with a takedown attempt.
Duplesris cracks Canthropus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Canthropus falls backwards against the cage. Duplesris follows up with more strikes that drop Canthropus to his knees. Duplesris keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Canthropus! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Duplesris!
Pithe Canthropus was interviewed post fight and said 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.