PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginga Hagane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ginga Hagane looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lupertazzi
vs
Hagane

183 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Lupertazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginga Hagane!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagane throws a looping overhand right but Lupertazzi ducks down to avoid it.
Hagane closes the distance and clinches up with Lupertazzi, looking for a takedown. Hagane pushes Lupertazzi against the cage but Lupertazzi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lupertazzi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hagane.
Lupertazzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hagane.
Lupertazzi goes for a double leg but Hagane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hagane continues to drive forward.
A combination from Hagane does no damage.
Lupertazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagane circles away.
Hagane misses with a wild combination.
Hagane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lupertazzi sprawls well. Lupertazzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hagane gets slowly back to his feet.
Hagane looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupertazzi slips a jab from Hagane.

Lupertazzi darts in and clinches Hagane up against the cage.

Lupertazzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lupertazzi manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi slows the pace down.
Hagane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lupertazzi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hagane to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Lupertazzi crashes against the mat.
Lupertazzi throws a strike aimed at the side of Hagane's head but Hagane avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Lupertazzi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lupertazzi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hagane sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Lupertazzi stalls from top position.
Lupertazzi in side control, throwing shots but Hagane defends.
Lupertazzi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lupertazzi has knee on belly momentarily but Hagane bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi is taking a breather. Hagane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lupertazzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hagane's head.
Lupertazzi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hagane wants to get back to full guard.
Lupertazzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Lupertazzi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hagane tries to get to full guard but Lupertazzi has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupertazzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lupertazzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hagane!
Lupertazzi controlling the pace for now.
Lupertazzi unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lupertazzi throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Ginga Hagane has been cut.
Lupertazzi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Lupertazzi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hagane to the mat! Hagane manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagane keeping full guard, as Lupertazzi tries to pass.
Lupertazzi throws a strike but Hagane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lupertazzi controlling Hagane's posture.
Lupertazzi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lupertazzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lupertazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ginga Hagane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Hagane as Lupertazzi shoots in.
Lupertazzi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hagane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lupertazzi.
Hagane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupertazzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagane can do to turn this around?
Hagane tries to clinch but Lupertazzi moves away
and Lupertazzi counters with a head kick.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lupertazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagane slaps away a takedown attempt from Lupertazzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Lupertazzi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupertazzi is looking for a takedown.
Lupertazzi avoiding damage as Hagane throws knees to the body.
Lupertazzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hagane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lupertazzi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagane is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hagane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lupertazzi clinches.

Lupertazzi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hagane uses from the top position.

Lupertazzi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hagane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lupertazzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Hagane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupertazzi after a bit of a struggle.
Lupertazzi avoiding damage as Hagane throws knees to the body.

Lupertazzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Lupertazzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupertazzi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Lupertazzi has closed the distance and engaged Hagane in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupertazzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hagane stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Hagane. No joy for Lupertazzi on that attempt.
Lupertazzi dodges the punch combination from Hagane.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hagane as he jumps to the side.
Lupertazzi shoots for a takedown but Hagane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lupertazzi fails with a takedown attempt.
Hagane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hagane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lupertazzi.
Hagane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupertazzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hagane wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hagane as Lupertazzi shoots in.
A combination from Hagane does no damage.
Hagane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lupertazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hagane tries to keep at a distance but Lupertazzi has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lupertazzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hagane stuffs the takedown.
Hagane moves in looking to clinch but Lupertazzi pushes him off.
Hagane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupertazzi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi dives in for a single leg takedown but Hagane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lupertazzi is defended easily by Hagane.
Ginga Hagane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lupertazzi moves into the clinch.

Lupertazzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Lupertazzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Lupertazzi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hagane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lupertazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hagane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hagane as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ginga Hagane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ginga Hagane's cut.
That's time! Lupertazzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hagane misses with a double jab
and Lupertazzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupertazzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hagane circles away.
Hagane throws a right and a left that Lupertazzi avoids nicely.
Hagane misses with a double jab.
Lupertazzi has a takedown stuffed.
Lupertazzi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lupertazzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lupertazzi shoots in for a takedown but Hagane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lupertazzi counters with a left and a right that stings Hagane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lupertazzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hagane's half guard.
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!
Hagane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagane won't allow Lupertazzi to pass to mount.
Hagane is trying to get back to full guard.
Lupertazzi throwing shots but Hagane is blocking nicely.
Diego Lupertazzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupertazzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lupertazzi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lupertazzi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hagane's head.
Lupertazzi controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hagane tries to roll over but Lupertazzi keeps him under control.

Lupertazzi is working for a kimura but Hagane is defending it quite comfortably.
Hagane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hagane is looking for a sweep. Lupertazzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupertazzi not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lupertazzi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupertazzi.

Lupertazzi rushes Hagane and presses him up against the cage.
Hagane tries to land knees in the clinch but Lupertazzi avoids the damage to the body.

Lupertazzi jumps guard and drags Hagane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lupertazzi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Lupertazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hagane is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagane forces his way into half guard.
Lupertazzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi has control of Hagane's left arm, preventing Hagane from doing any damage.

Lupertazzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hagane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lupertazzi is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lupertazzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupertazzi 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lupertazzi!