PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ged Mahutovir (ranked 5547 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lumpkin (ranked 4603 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Lumpkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mahutovir
vs
Lumpkin

187 cm
25
229 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ged Mahutovir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Lumpkin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lumpkin darts in and clinches Mahutovir up against the cage.
Lumpkin tries to break free but Mahutovir pushes him back against the cage.
Lumpkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lumpkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahutovir won't allow it.

Lumpkin breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Mahutovir misses
and Lumpkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Lumpkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahutovir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lumpkin's efforts to push away.
Lumpkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahutovir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahutovir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahutovir digs a right hand into Lumpkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lumpkin's gas tank.

Lumpkin jumps guard and drags Mahutovir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahutovir could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahutovir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mahutovir prevents Lumpkin from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumpkin being controlled here, momentarily.
Lumpkin wants to stand and escape but Mahutovir is having none of it.
Mahutovir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mahutovir tries to free his leg and advance position but Lumpkin is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahutovir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lumpkin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lumpkin staying out of range there.
Ged Mahutovir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahutovir misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Lumpkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahutovir just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lumpkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Lumpkin darts in and clinches Mahutovir up against the cage.
Lumpkin goes for a takedown attempt but Mahutovir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahutovir. Lumpkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahutovir misses with a jab to the body
and Lumpkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahutovir thinking.
Mahutovir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lumpkin darts in and clinches Mahutovir up against the cage.
Good body shot from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir tries to work over Lumpkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lumpkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahutovir misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahutovir lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir tries to throw a body punch but Lumpkin avoids it by throwing Mahutovir back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.
Mahutovir misses with a body punch.
Mahutovir lands a hook that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
Mahutovir lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahutovir lands an uppercut.
Lumpkin fails to pull guard.
Ged Mahutovir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lumpkin.
Mahutovir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lumpkin.
Mahutovir lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Mahutovir.
Lumpkin blocks a body shot from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir avoids the elbow strike from Lumpkin, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahutovir.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahutovir.
Mahutovir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lumpkin tries to break the clinch but Mahutovir is controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lumpkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas Lumpkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumpkin looks winded!
Mahutovir misses with a low kick.
Lumpkin ducks under a wild hook from Mahutovir.
Lumpkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahutovir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahutovir throws a sloppy body shot
and Lumpkin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Lumpkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahutovir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lumpkin.
Mahutovir lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Lumpkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahutovir lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahutovir.
Still in the clinch, Mahutovir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lumpkin is trying to break free.
Mahutovir scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahutovir lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ged Mahutovir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lumpkin clinches.
Mahutovir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir lands a shot to the body.
Ged Mahutovir has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lumpkin tries to circle away but Mahutovir has him pinned against the cage.
Mahutovir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lumpkins head.
Lumpkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lumpkin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mahutovir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahutovir'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.
Lumpkin is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumpkin wants to get back to his feet but Mahutovir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahutovir wants to pass the guard but Lumpkin is keeping the position.
Mahutovir content to stall in guard here.
Lumpkin wants to get back to his feet but Mahutovir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mahutovir sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahutovir throws a leg kick
and Lumpkin counters with a stiff right hand.

Lumpkin pushes Mahutovir up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahutovir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mahutovir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mahutovir lands a shot to the body.
Mahutovir cracks Lumpkin with a nice body shot.
Mahutovir scores with a hook to the body.
Lumpkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahutovir lands a shoulder strike.
Mahutovir lands a hook that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahutovir lands a nice shot to the body.
Lumpkin takes a shot to the head.
Mahutovir scores with a hook to the body.
Mahutovir lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahutovir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahutovir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahutovir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahutovir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahutovir digs a right hand into Lumpkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lumpkin's gas tank.
Mahutovir works on Lumpkin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mahutovir on the inside.
Mahutovir lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahutovir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.
Mahutovir is leaning against Lumpkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahutovir effectively controlling the action here.
Mahutovir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lumpkin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mahutovir on the inside.
Mahutovir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahutovir stalls.
Mahutovir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahutovir lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mahutovir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
Mahutovir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahutovir.
Mahutovir lands with a left to the head.
Mahutovir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lumpkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahutovir lands with a light punch inside.
Mahutovir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahutovir lands a right hand.
Mahutovir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahutovir pushes Lumpkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir lands a hook that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
Mahutovir scores with a hook to the body.
Mahutovir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahutovir presses Lumpkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahutovir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ged Mahutovir dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mahutovir lands with a cross.
Good work by Lumpkin as he checks the leg kick.
Mahutovir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahutovir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lumpkin moves away.

Lumpkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahutovir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahutovir lands a body shot.
Mahutovir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lumpkins head.
Mahutovir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahutovir is working Lumpkin over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahutovir lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mahutovir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lumpkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahutovir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Mahutovir.
Lumpkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahutovir lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahutovir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahutovir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lumpkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Mahutovir moves into range and clinches up with Lumpkin.
Mahutovir lands a hook that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
Mahutovir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.
Mahutovir scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mahutovir as the two fighters clinch.
Mahutovir digs a right hand underneath Lumpkin's ribcage. Lumpkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Mahutovir.
A hook to the body from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir gets through Lumpkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahutovir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahutovir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lumpkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahutovir lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Mahutovir.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahutovir.
Mahutovir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahutovir presses Lumpkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahutovir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahutovir lands with a light punch inside.
Mahutovir lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.
Mahutovir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahutovir scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mahutovir on the inside.
Mahutovir lands a body shot.
Mahutovir lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahutovir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Mahutovir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahutovir throws a body punch but Lumpkin moves out of range.
Lumpkin ducks under a wild hook from Mahutovir.
Lumpkin throws a counter combo.
Mahutovir is looking to wear down Lumpkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahutovir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas Lumpkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahutovir connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Mahutovir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lumpkin doesn't seem phased though.

Lumpkin closes the distance and clinches.
Mahutovir presses Lumpkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lumpkin throws a head punch that misses.
Mahutovir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahutovir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahutovir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahutovir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lumpkins head.
Still in the clinch, Mahutovir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahutovir scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahutovir lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.
Mahutovir lands a body punch.
Mahutovir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahutovir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
Mahutovir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lumpkin backwards.
Mahutovir lands a nice uppercut.
Lumpkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahutovir pushes Lumpkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahutovir.
A short body shot lands from Mahutovir as the two fighters clinch.
Mahutovir pushes Lumpkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahutovir lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahutovir.
Nice body punch from Mahutovir - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahutovir.
Mahutovir lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahutovir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Mahutovir.
Mahutovir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahutovir lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas Lumpkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ged Mahutovir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahutovir lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ged Mahutovir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahutovir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ged Mahutovir!
A very excited looking Ged Mahutovir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.