PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Andy Bangsit enters the cage!

Lapu
vs
Bangsit

188 cm
35
205 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

189 cm
25
212 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160

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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapu. Bangsit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangsit wants to clinch but Lapu slips to the side
and Lapu counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Bangsit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bangsit in side control, throwing shots but Lapu defends.
Lapu is pushing Bangsit's head away, looking to escape. Bangsit manages to hold on to the position though.
Bangsit throws an elbow but Lapu slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapu wants to get back to his feet.

Bangsit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lapu, who protects the arm well.
Lapu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lapu is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu regains half guard, as Bangsit was trying to land strikes.

Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Lapu is defending well.
Bangsit tries to pass to full mount but Lapu defends it.

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

Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lapu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit.
Bangsit not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

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

Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Lapu is defending well.
Bangsit not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bangsit is pressing down on Lapu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapu is holding on for now.
Bangsit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bangsit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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

Bangsit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lapu defends it well.

Lapu kicks off Bangsit and gets to his feet.
Bangsit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lapu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bangsit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Lapu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lapu - that will leave a mark!
Lapu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lapu wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangsit slips under a jab from Lapu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick from Bangsit misses.
Lapu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapu sprawls well. Lapu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapu feints and then cracks Bangsit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangsit down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Lapu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Lapu misses with a looping right.
Bangsit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt
and Lapu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bangsit staying out of range there.
Bangsit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bangsit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangsit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lapu tries to avoid it but Bangsit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lapu to the ground. Lapu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.

Bangsit gets the takedown into side control.
Lapu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Bangsit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lapu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lapu and Bangsit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bangsit tries to move to mount but Lapu blocks the move with his legs.

Bangsit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lapu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bangsit's guard! Nice work there by Lapu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lapu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangsit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Lapu pushes his legs off easily.

Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lapu passes into half guard.

Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit has a hand on Lapu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lapu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Andy Bangsit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lapu controlling the pace for now.
Bangsit is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bangsit to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bangsit tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bangsit wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lapu Lapu dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Bangsit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bangsit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lapu defends well and Bangsit ends up having to push Lapu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bangsit shoots for a takedown but Lapu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Bangsit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu scores with a hook.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lapu swivels and escapes.
Bangsit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapu tries to sprawl out of it but Bangsit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Lapu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
And Bangsit responds with a good body kick, but Lapu manages to step out the way in time.
Bangsit tries to clinch but Lapu moves away
and Lapu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body. Bangsit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lapu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bangsit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lapu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lapu misses with a looping left.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but Lapu avoids it easily.
Lapu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bangsit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Lapu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapu sprawls well. Lapu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bangsit gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
Bangsit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangsit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangsit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lapu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt
and Lapu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapu tries to sprawl out of it but Bangsit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lapu as he jumps to the side.
Bangsit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapu's waist but Lapu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bangsit off to one side.
Andy Bangsit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lapu Lapu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit misses with a hook
and Lapu counters with a nice body shot.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangsit misses with a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lapu Lapu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lapu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
An out of breath Lapu Lapu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.