PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 348 p4p, 486 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 54 p4p, 77 weight class). Andrianakis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Andy Milonakis Theme Song. Milo Andrianakis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andrianakis
vs
Lupei

168 cm
26
190
15 - 5 - 0

184 cm
37
191
28 - 20 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Andrianakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lupei.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Lupei misses.
Andrianakis throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.

Lupei rushes Andrianakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei cracks Andrianakis with a nice body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianakiss head.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Andrianakis tries to break free but Lupei pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Andrianakis digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a combination. Andrianakis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andrianakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A good leg kick by Lupei.
Andrianakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lupei misses with a hook. Andrianakis ducked under it nicely.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianakis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lupei.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Lupei forces Andrianakis back against the cage and clinches.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Andrianakis's head.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis blocking some punches.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianakis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianakis misses with some punches.
Lupei tries a body shot but Andrianakis blocks it.

Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andrianakis moves into the clinch.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianakis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrianakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Andrianakis avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Lupei presses Andrianakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Andrianakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrianakis is breathing heavily.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrianakis or not.
Andrianakis blocks a body shot from Lupei.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis tries to break the clinch but Lupei is controlling the position.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Andrianakis lands with a right to the head.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrianakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lupei's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land.
Andrianakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Andrianakis blocking some punches.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei avoids the elbow strike from Andrianakis, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lupei tries a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.

Andrianakis has Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupei lands with a hook. Andrianakis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrianakis misses with a straight right.
Andrianakis misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Andrianakis's torso.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Andrianakis's torso.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lupei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Andrianakis avoids it well.
It looked like Andrianakis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lupei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a big shot that misses.

Andrianakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Andrianakis improves position.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianakis.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Andrianakis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lupei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrianakis lands a left hand.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianakis blocks a body shot from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianakis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
Andrianakis lands with a left to the head.
Lupei tries to work over Andrianakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.

Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lupei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.

Andrianakis instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands an elbow just above Lupei 's eye.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrianakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.

Andrianakis breaks the clinch.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Andrianakis shakes it off.
Lupei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Andrianakis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Lupei scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis slips under a jab from Lupei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupei lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrianakis cracks Lupei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrianakis counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei misses with a lunging right hand
and Andrianakis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lupei moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei throws a right hand that Andrianakis ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrianakis also avoids with ease.
Lupei circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Andrianakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Andrianakis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lupei on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrianakis is looking to counter punch.
Andrianakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrianakis lunges at Lupei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lupei's hand.
Andrianakis cracks Lupei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lupei tries to clinch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Lupei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei throws a series of punches but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Lupei moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a left hand
and Andrianakis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lupei throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrianakis should have avoided that one.
Lupei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lupei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei scoring well with a low kick there.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Lupei drives through and clinches with Andrianakis against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis lands a right hand.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianakis's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Andrianakis.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei blocks an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrianakis.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.

Andrianakis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrianakis moves in looking to clinch but Lupei pushes him off.
Andrianakis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Andrianakis - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries to clinch but Andrianakis moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrianakis has time to react.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Milo Andrianakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei is looking to clinch.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses its target.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Andrianakis is avoiding it.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrianakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrianakis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lupei tries a low kick but Andrianakis avoids it.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrianakis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lupei scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.
Lupei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Andrianakis counters by clinching up.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A relieved looking Serafim Lupei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Milo Andrianakis was interviewed post fight and said 'I had sadness for breakfast'.