PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Konopka (ranked 6755 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artemas Son Of Lykomedes (ranked 5598 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Konopka
vs
Son Of Lykomedes

185 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pete Konopka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Artemas Son Of Lykomedes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son Of Lykomedes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konopka was well out of range. Poor timing from Son Of Lykomedes.
Son Of Lykomedes misses with a hook. Konopka ducked under it nicely.
Son Of Lykomedes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Konopka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Son Of Lykomedes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Son Of Lykomedes misses with a looping right.
Son Of Lykomedes scores with a jab.
Konopka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Konopka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son Of Lykomedes.
Son Of Lykomedes misses with a wild body shot.
Konopka moves out of range of the strikes.
Son Of Lykomedes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konopka looks to throw the jab but Son Of Lykomedes is out of range.
Konopka wants to clinch.
Pete Konopka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Konopka misses.
Konopka thuds his right hand into Son Of Lykomedes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopka loads up on a big right hand but Son Of Lykomedes slips the punch.
Konopka defending well as Son Of Lykomedes loads up on a big left hand.
Son Of Lykomedes throws a hook to the side of Konopka's head but Konopka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konopka moves forwards but Son Of Lykomedes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konopka scores with the left hand. Son Of Lykomedes knows he should have avoided that one.
Son Of Lykomedes lands a right hook to the body.
Son Of Lykomedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Konopka.
Konopka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Konopka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Konopka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Konopka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son Of Lykomedes throws a jab but it's blocked by Konopka.
Son Of Lykomedes lands a really nice looking cross but Konopka seems unphased.
Son Of Lykomedes throws a good cross that connects.
Son Of Lykomedes blocks a head kick by Konopka.
Konopka moves out of range as Son Of Lykomedes strikes.

Konopka closes the distance and clinches.
Konopka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son Of Lykomedes blocks an uppercut.
Konopka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son Of Lykomedes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Son Of Lykomedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Konopka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Son Of Lykomedess head.
Son Of Lykomedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Son Of Lykomedes lands a body shot.
Son Of Lykomedes lands with a light punch inside.

Konopka is rocked!
Son Of Lykomedes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Konopka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Konopka blocks an uppercut.
Konopka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konopka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konopka seems to have got his legs back now.
Son Of Lykomedes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son Of Lykomedes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Son Of Lykomedes misses with a punch on the inside.
Konopka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Son Of Lykomedes as the two fighters clinch.
Konopka is breathing heavily.
Son Of Lykomedes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Konopka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Son Of Lykomedes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son Of Lykomedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Konopka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Son Of Lykomedes dips a shoulder and cracks Konopka with a mighty uppercut! Konopka falls back against the cage and Son Of Lykomedes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Konopka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Son Of Lykomedes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemas Son Of Lykomedes!
Our winner, Artemas Son Of Lykomedes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.