PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 1782 p4p, 1888 weight class) and Baldimir Zsofka (ranked 240 p4p, 256 weight class). Zsofka has chosen Raid - MF DOOM as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lacplesis
vs
Zsofka

180 cm
39
171
42 - 18 - 1

175 cm
29
185
10 - 8 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldimir Zsofka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Zsofka slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zsofka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Zsofka's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zsofka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsofka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lacplesis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lacplesis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zsofka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zsofka cracks Lacplesis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zsofka manages to avoid it.
Zsofka throws a low kick, looking for Lacplesis's leg but Lacplesis calmly moves out of range.
Zsofka checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsofka is just out of range.
Lacplesis defending well as Zsofka loads up on a big left hand.
Zsofka throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Zsofka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsofka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka with a nice calf kick.
Lacplesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Zsofka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Zsofka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacplesis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zsofka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsofka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zsofka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsofka throws out a powerful jab.
Zsofka lands a jab to Lacplesis's midsection.
Zsofka stalks Lacplesis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lacplesis's face. Lacplesis staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a lunging right hand
and Zsofka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsofka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of Zsofka's head but Zsofka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zsofka throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zsofka ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick.
Zsofka throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that misses
letting Zsofka counter with a right hand.
Zsofka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Zsofka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka throws a front kick aimed at Lacplesis's knee but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick lands for Zsofka.
Zsofka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
and Zsofka counters with a low kick, right behind Lacplesis 's knee.
Zsofka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lacplesis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacplesis throws a nice looking combination but Zsofka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zsofka connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zsofka misses the target.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Zsofka blocks a jab.
Zsofka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Zsofka misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsofka momentarily.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised Zsofka's leg. Zsofka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zsofka misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Zsofka. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zsofka! But no joy.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
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.

Lacplesis misses with a leg kick
and Zsofka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Zsofka.
Zsofka misses the shot to the body.
Zsofka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zsofka throws a lazy body kick
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
A leg kick checked by Zsofka.
Zsofka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zsofka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsofka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Zsofka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zsofka is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsofka throws a leg kick
and Zsofka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Zsofka saw that one coming.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsofka.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zsofka.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Zsofka avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Zsofka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lacplesis throws a lazy body kick
and Zsofka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsofka moves out of range of the leg kick from Lacplesis.
Zsofka wants to slow Lacplesis down by chopping away at his legs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zsofka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zsofka throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsofka moves away from the strike by Lacplesis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zsofka! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Zsofka slams his shin into Lacplesis's torso.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Zsofka.
Zsofka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Lacplesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zsofka doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacplesis.
Zsofka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsofka. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsofka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Zsofka moves away and avoids it.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Lacplesis steps away.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsofka. That did some damage!
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsofka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Zsofka throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zsofka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacplesis has got the better of the exchanges.
Lacplesis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsofka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zsofka throws a low kick, looking for Lacplesis's leg but Lacplesis calmly moves out of range.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsofka momentarily.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zsofka eats them both and turns towards Lacplesis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Baldimir Zsofka has been cut.

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!
Zsofka avoids the head kick by Lacplesis.
A nice side step and Zsofka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zsofka misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Zsofka moved out of range.
Zsofka is looking for the big counter here.
Zsofka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsofka tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Zsofka.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut
and Zsofka counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis throws a wild body kick that Zsofka sees coming a mile off.
Zsofka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zsofka throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Zsofka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsofka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range and Zsofka settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldimir Zsofka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Zsofka lands a leg kick that knocks Lacplesis off balance momentarily.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Lacplesis coming out on top.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Zsofka's shoulder, as Zsofka tries to avoid the shot.
Zsofka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zsofka.
Zsofka flicks out a counter leg kick but Lacplesis steps away.
Zsofka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Lacplesis checks it.
Zsofka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsofka misses with a low kick as Lacplesis jumps back.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Zsofka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Lacplesis misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zsofka.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zsofka.
Zsofka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Zsofka.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Zsofka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsofka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zsofka thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
Lacplesis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Lacplesis.
Zsofka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zsofka takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Zsofka throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baldimir Zsofka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Zsofka is predictable there
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Zsofka moves out of range as Lacplesis strikes.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Zsofka lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsofka throws a leg kick but Lacplesis moved away.
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsofka misses with a straight left.
Zsofka throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and Zsofka only half commits.
Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Zsofka was well out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lacplesis!
Zsofka lands a body shot.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Zsofka moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka tries to work over Lacplesis's front leg with a kick but Lacplesis checks it.
Lacplesis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Zsofka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis jabs Zsofka right on the nose. Zsofka blinks but takes it well.
Zsofka throws the kick towards the body but Lacplesis avoids it.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zsofka throws out the jab.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Zsofka's ribs.
Lacplesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zsofka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zsofka can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy head kick and Zsofka moves out of range easily.
Zsofka swings widly with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Lacplesis lands but Zsofka takes it in his stride.
Zsofka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Zsofka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsofka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zsofka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Zsofka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacplesis 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
After the big win, Humors Lacplesis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.