PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KruKru Tipitapa (ranked 638 p4p, 109 weight class) and Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 663 p4p, 116 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tipitapa
vs
LightHeavyweight

185 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

ZZ POPS

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KruKru Tipitapa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by LightHeavyweight.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tipitapa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LightHeavyweight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LightHeavyweight moves away from the strike by Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from LightHeavyweight does no damage.
Tipitapa is looking to counter punch.
LightHeavyweight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tipitapa defending well as LightHeavyweight loads up on a big left hand.
Tipitapa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight slips a straight right by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa misses with a looping right.
LightHeavyweight scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight looks to throw the jab but Tipitapa is out of range.
LightHeavyweight throws a right hand that misses
and Tipitapa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tipitapa cracks LightHeavyweight with a good jab.
LightHeavyweight just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tipitapa.
Tipitapa doesn't manage to clinch there - LightHeavyweight circles away.
Tipitapa throws a body shot but no joy.
LightHeavyweight connects with a nice looking jab.
Tipitapa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Tipitapa misses with a wild body shot.
Tipitapa lands a jab to the head.
Tipitapa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LightHeavyweight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tipitapa fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LightHeavyweight misses with a lunging right hand
and Tipitapa counters with a straight right hand.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice looking body shot.
LightHeavyweight tries to close the distance and clinch but Tipitapa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tipitapa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LightHeavyweight misses with an uppercut. Tipitapa saw that one coming.
Tipitapa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LightHeavyweight's head backwards.
LightHeavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tipitapa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LightHeavyweight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice hook to Tipitapa's body. Tipitapa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tipitapa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LightHeavyweight scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LightHeavyweight scores with a nice head shot.
LightHeavyweight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LightHeavyweight dips to his left and cracks Tipitapa with an uppercut!
Tipitapa throws a hook but LightHeavyweight avoids it easily.
LightHeavyweight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tipitapa misses with a telegraphed body shot

and LightHeavyweight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tipitapa has a couple of punches blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
Tipitapa lands a right hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipitapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Tipitapa.
A head punch on the inside from Tipitapa fails to land.
Tipitapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tipitapa wants to break free but LightHeavyweight has control.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tipitapa works on LightHeavyweight's body with a couple of short punches.
Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa lands a nice shot to the body.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 KruKru Tipitapa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

LightHeavyweight looks to land a left hand but Tipitapa moved out of range nicely.
Tipitapa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LightHeavyweight loads up on a big right hand but Tipitapa slips the punch.
LightHeavyweight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Tipitapa misses.
A lazy left from LightHeavyweight finds it's target.
LightHeavyweight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Tipitapa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LightHeavyweight with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tipitapa slips a jab from LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa moves out of range as LightHeavyweight strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipitapa misses with a double jab
and LightHeavyweight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa just misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tipitapa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tipitapa cracks LightHeavyweight with an open hand slap.
LightHeavyweight moves into range and connects with a jab.
LightHeavyweight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tipitapa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tipitapa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LightHeavyweight on the side of the head.

LightHeavyweight instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tipitapa.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LightHeavyweight blocking some punches.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa lands an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipitapa lands a left hand.
Tipitapa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tipitapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Tipitapa.
A right hand to the body from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LightHeavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tipitapa lands with a light punch inside.
LightHeavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands with a light punch inside.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tipitapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tipitapa controls the action.
Tipitapa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tipitapa working aggressively here.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tipitapa lands a right hand.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tipitapa.
Tipitapa misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa misses with a punch on the inside.
Tipitapa misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tipitapa or not.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
Tipitapa tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tipitapa controls the action.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tipitapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tipitapa prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand into Tipitapa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tipitapa's gas tank.
Tipitapa tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Tipitapa back against the cage.
Tipitapa is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LightHeavyweight lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like KruKru Tipitapa has been cut.
Tipitapa tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipitapa misses with the head strike.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lighty LightHeavyweight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

LightHeavyweight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipitapa.
A counter left hand to the body from Tipitapa misses its target.
LightHeavyweight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LightHeavyweight scores with a jab to the head.
LightHeavyweight is looking to clinch.
Tipitapa scores with a punch to the head.

LightHeavyweight has closed the distance and engaged Tipitapa in a clinch.
Tipitapa stalling in the clinch but LightHeavyweight improves position.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Tipitapa fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipitapa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tipitapa scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
Tipitapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipitapa misses with a hook from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
LightHeavyweight blocking some punches.
A short right from Tipitapa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
LightHeavyweight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tipitapa misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tipitapa backwards.
Tipitapa misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LightHeavyweight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tipitapa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tipitapa's elbow.
Tipitapa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tipitapa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Tipitapa controls the action.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Tipitapa throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight blocking some punches.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Tipitapa's head.
Tipitapa swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tipitapa's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Tipitapa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Tipitapa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tipitapa.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short shot to the head.

Tipitapa is rocked!
A short left from Tipitapa.
Tipitapa throws a head punch that misses.
KruKru Tipitapa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tipitapa can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
Tipitapa tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Tipitapa scores with a shot to the side of LightHeavyweight's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tipitapa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from LightHeavyweight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
Tipitapa throws a head punch that misses.
Tipitapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tipitapa struggles to land a body shot inside as LightHeavyweight controls his hands.
Tipitapa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
LightHeavyweight is working Tipitapa over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
LightHeavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lighty LightHeavyweight.
Well LightHeavyweight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lighty LightHeavyweight!
Lighty LightHeavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.