PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pal Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pal Ohmsford has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ohmsford
vs
Lupertazzi

193 cm
23
196 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

183 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pal Ohmsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Lupertazzi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford fails with the takedown
and Lupertazzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lupertazzi connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Lupertazzi.
Ohmsford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ohmsford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohmsford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupertazzi punishes Ohmsford's body with a nice straight punch.

Lupertazzi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but Lupertazzi won't allow it.
Lupertazzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupertazzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohmsford tries for a takedown but Lupertazzi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pal Ohmsford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupertazzi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but Lupertazzi won't allow it.
Lupertazzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ohmsford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lupertazzi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lupertazzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lupertazzi misses with some punches.
Ohmsford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ohmsford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Ohmsford 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.
Lupertazzi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ohmsford stands up over Lupertazzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lupertazzi keeping full guard, as Ohmsford tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ohmsford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ohmsford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ohmsford wants to pass the guard but Lupertazzi is keeping the position.

Lupertazzi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ohmsford has picked Lupertazzi up and slammed him! Lupertazzi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ohmsford manages to pass to side control!
Lupertazzi wants to control but Ohmsford postures up.
Lupertazzi prevents Ohmsford from moving into mount.
Ohmsford blocks the strikes from Lupertazzi.
Ohmsford cracks Lupertazzi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohmsford trying to control the position but Lupertazzi is working away.
Lupertazzi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohmsford pulls his head out easily.
Ohmsford is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ohmsford breaks from Lupertazzi's wrist control and lands an elbow.

It looks like Diego Lupertazzi has been cut.

Ohmsford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lupertazzi is now in Ohmsford's guard. A big mistake from Ohmsford there, giving up the dominant position!

Ohmsford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lupertazzi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lupertazzi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ohmsford keeping moving, preventing Lupertazzi from controlling successfully.
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 Diego Lupertazzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ohmsford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ohmsford takes one to the side of the head.
Lupertazzi cracks Ohmsford with an open hand slap.
Lupertazzi misses with a few strikes there.
Lupertazzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lupertazzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupertazzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ohmsford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diego Lupertazzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupertazzi tries to clinch but Ohmsford is having none of it.
A cross from Lupertazzi lands.
Ohmsford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lupertazzi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupertazzi lands a nice hook to Ohmsford's body. Ohmsford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ohmsford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupertazzi lands a body shot.
Lupertazzi lunges at Ohmsford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ohmsford's hand.
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ohmsford has his takedown stuffed
and Lupertazzi counters with a two punch combo.
Lupertazzi looks to land a combination but Ohmsford avoids it well.
Ohmsford is looking to counter the offense by Lupertazzi and move into the clinch.

Lupertazzi clinches.

Lupertazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohmsford misses with a takedown
and Lupertazzi counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupertazzi cracks Ohmsford with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi catches Ohmsford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupertazzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ohmsford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lupertazzi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pal Ohmsford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohmsford shoots and misses
and Lupertazzi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego Lupertazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohmsford walks into a jab.

Lupertazzi pushes Ohmsford up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupertazzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ohmsford won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford can't get the takedown.
Ohmsford wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi pushes Ohmsford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohmsford jumps guard but Lupertazzi stands there with Ohmsford around his waist. Ohmsford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lupertazzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ohmsford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupertazzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohmsfords head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupertazzi.
Lupertazzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohmsford's elbow.
A short right from Lupertazzi.
Ohmsford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lupertazzi smiles and moves away.
Ohmsford tries to move into range but Lupertazzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lupertazzi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupertazzi misses with a body kick.
Lupertazzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohmsford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupertazzi throws a leg kick

and Ohmsford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ohmsford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohmsford blocking some punches.

Lupertazzi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ohmsford shoots in and gets a takedown into Lupertazzi's guard.
Lupertazzi controls Ohmsford momentarily but Ohmsford frees himself.
Ohmsford is looking to work some ground and pound but Lupertazzi has wrist control.
Ohmsford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lupertazzi wants to control but Ohmsford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lupertazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Lupertazzi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Lupertazzi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lupertazzi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ohmsford under the eye.
Pal Ohmsford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lupertazzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ohmsford doesn't seem bothered though.
Lupertazzi works the jab nicely.
Lupertazzi misses with a leg kick

and Ohmsford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lupertazzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ohmsford is aware though and is defending well.
Ohmsford passes into 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!
Ohmsford prevents Lupertazzi from improving his position.
Lupertazzi is not content to let Ohmsford control the position.
Lupertazzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ohmsford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ohmsford working the head and body with strikes.
Lupertazzi is looking for a sweep. Ohmsford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ohmsford is trying to work for a kimura but Lupertazzi is defending well.
Ohmsford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lupertazzi wants to control but Ohmsford is keeping busy.
Ohmsford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lupertazzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ohmsford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lupertazzi punching from the bottom.

Lupertazzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupertazzi tries to get to full guard but Ohmsford has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ohmsford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lupertazzi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lupertazzi actively working from the bottom here.
Ohmsford not doing much here.
Lupertazzi is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lupertazzi actively working from the bottom here.

Ohmsford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ohmsford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lupertazzi looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Ohmsford has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ohmsford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ohmsford is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lupertazzi is just riding it out for now. Ohmsford eventually gives up the hold.

Ohmsford seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ohmsford prevents Lupertazzi from standing back up.
Ohmsford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lupertazzi is trying to control but can't.
Ohmsford sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lupertazzi defending well though.
Ohmsford trying to control from half guard but Lupertazzi is working away.
Diego Lupertazzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ohmsford is looking for a kimura but Lupertazzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohmsford to get the leverage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pal Ohmsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Lupertazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupertazzi lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pal Ohmsford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupertazzi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

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