PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conan Subotai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subotai comes into the arena with Viikate - Leikatun Konjakin Salaisuus blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Subotai
vs
Lippencot

182 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conan Subotai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subotai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subotai dips to his left and cracks Lippencot with an uppercut!
Lippencot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lippencot darts in trying to clinch
and Subotai counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Lippencot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Subotai slips a straight right by Lippencot.
Subotai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Subotai scores with a jab.
Subotai looks to land a left hand but Lippencot moved out of range nicely.

Subotai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lippencot has had enough of the clinch but Subotai keeps him there for the moment.
Subotai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Subotai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lippencot's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Subotai as Lippencot tries to tie him up.
Lippencot misses with a punch on the inside.
Lippencot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lippencot misses with the head strike.
Subotai throws a punch but it's blocked by Lippencot.
Still in the clinch, Subotai scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot working aggressively here.
Lippencot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Subotai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Subotai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lippencot lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subotai.
Subotai scores with a hook to the body.
Subotai works on Lippencot's body with a couple of short punches.
Lippencot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lippencot is trying to maintain a safe position but Subotai gets an underhook and turns Lippencot into the cage.
Lippencot misses with a punch to the body.
Lippencot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Subotai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lippencot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Subotai is pushing Lippencot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Subotai on the inside.
Lippencot letting Subotai take a breather here.
Subotai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Subotai lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lippencot. Subotai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Subotai tries to clinch but Lippencot moves out of range.
Subotai lands with an overhand left.
Subotai lands with a right hand.
Lippencot tries to clinch but Subotai moves out of range.
Subotai lands with a hook. Lippencot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lippencot throws the left hand but Subotai avoids the punch easily.
Subotai takes a swing at Lippencot's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Lippencot misses
and Lippencot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lippencot swats away the attempt to clinch by Subotai.
Subotai throws a series of punches but Lippencot moves out of range.
Lippencot lands a nice looking body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a punch but it's blocked by Subotai.
Subotai presses Lippencot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Subotai scores with a shot to the side of Lippencot's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Subotai.
The referee calls for Subotai to work.
A head punch on the inside from Subotai fails to land.
Subotai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Subotai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lippencot tries to circle away but Subotai has him pinned against the cage.
Subotai lands a right hand.
Subotai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Subotai throws a punch but it's blocked by Lippencot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subotai.
Subotai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lippencot. Subotai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Subotai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lippencot moves away.
Lippencot throws a hook but Subotai avoids it easily.
Lippencot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Subotai lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lippencot misses its intended target.
Lippencot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Subotai moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Subotai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lippencot or not.
Subotai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Subotai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Subotai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lippencot's efforts to push away.
Subotai is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Subotai.
Lippencot working aggressively here.
Subotai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Subotai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subotai keeps control of Lippencot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Subotai.
Subotai lands a shot to the body.

Lippencot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lippencot works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Subotai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Lippencot's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Subotai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Subotai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hans Lippencot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subotai swings for the body but Lippencot moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lippencot misses
and Subotai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Subotai looks to land a combination but Lippencot avoids it well.
Subotai scores with a body shot.
Lippencot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Subotai takes a swing at Lippencot's ribcage but misses.
Lippencot closes the distance but Subotai moves to the side
and Subotai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lippencot misses with a body shot
and Subotai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Subotai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Subotai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Subotai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subotai throws a nice looking combination but Lippencot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lippencot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lippencot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Subotai's head.
Lippencot is breathing heavily.
Lippencot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Subotai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lippencot tries to break the clinch but Subotai is controlling the position.
A short right from Subotai on the inside.
Lippencot misses with a body punch.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Subotai leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Subotai as the two fighters clinch.
Subotai stalling in the clinch.
Subotai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lippencot backwards.
Subotai lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Lippencot.
Lippencot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Subotai - that landed with a thud.
Lippencot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lippencot lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Subotai on the inside.
Subotai misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Subotai as the two fighters clinch.
Lippencot misses with some punches.
Subotai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Subotai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lippencot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subotai.
Subotai stalling in the clinch.
Lippencot looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Subotai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lippencot stalling in the clinch but Subotai improves position.
A short body shot lands from Subotai as the two fighters clinch.
Subotai scores with a shoulder strike.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Subotai is keeping busy.
Subotai prevents Lippencot from breaking the clinch.
Lippencot looking to slow down the pace here.
Subotai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Subotai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lippencot blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subotai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Subotai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Subotai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Subotai.
A bit of stalling here from Subotai.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Subotai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Subotai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lippencot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lippencot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Subotai's elbow.
Subotai works on Lippencot's body with a couple of short punches.
Lippencot trying to stall but Subotai improves his position.
Subotai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Subotai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lippencot lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subotai lands a hook that snaps the head of Lippencot backwards.
Lippencot wants to get back to striking at distance but Subotai won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lippencot throws a head punch that misses.
Subotai scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Subotai on the inside.
Lippencot is trying to break the clinch but Subotai has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Subotai fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Subotai.
Conan Subotai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Subotai cracks Lippencot with a nice body shot.
Subotai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Subotai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Subotai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Subotai is working Lippencot over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subotai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lippencot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Subotai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Subotai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lippencots head.
Lippencot is looking to control Subotai's arms but Subotai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lippencot has his back to the cage.
Lippencot cracks Subotai with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Subotai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Lippencot's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Subotai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Subotai lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lippencot misses its intended target.
Lippencot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lippencot ducks right into an uppercut from Subotai.

Subotai moves into the clinch successfully.
Lippencot misses with some punches.
Subotai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Subotai slows down the pace here.
Subotai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lippencot backwards.
Lippencot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Subotai.
Lippencot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lippencot stalling in the clinch.
Lippencot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Subotai lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subotai gets through Lippencot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Subotai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lippencot's efforts to push away.
Lippencot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lippencot misses with a body punch.
Lippencot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lippencot has had enough of the clinch but Subotai keeps him there for the moment.
Lippencot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subotai.
Lippencot wants to stall.
Lippencot slowing the pace effectively.
Lippencot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lippencot slowing the pace effectively.
Subotai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lippencot backwards.
Lippencot is looking to control Subotai's arms but Subotai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lippencot has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Lippencot.
Subotai is looking to clinch.
Lippencot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Lippencot misses its intended target.
Lippencot slips a jab and a cross from Subotai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subotai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Subotai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That has opened up Hans Lippencot's cut even more.
Lippencot throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Subotai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lippencot doesn't seem phased though.
Subotai scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subotai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lippencot's head backwards.
Subotai tries to bum rush Lippencot with a series of wild strikes but Lippencot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Subotai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lippencot can do to turn this around?
Subotai stalks Lippencot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lippencot's face. Lippencot staggers backwards, shaken.
Subotai is looking to clinch but Lippencot is avoiding it.
Lippencot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Subotai clinches up with Lippencot and pushes him back against the cage.
Subotai lands a hook that snaps the head of Lippencot backwards.
Subotai lands with a right to the head.
Lippencot swings wildly with an uppercut but Subotai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subotai blocks a body shot from Lippencot.
Still in the clinch, Subotai scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subotai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lippencot backwards.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Subotai misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Subotai.
Subotai lands a shot to the body.
Lippencot is trying to break the clinch but Subotai is controlling him.
Subotai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Subotai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lippencot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lippencot is trying to force a seperation but Subotai has the dominant position.
Subotai blocking some punches.
Lippencot digs a right hand underneath Subotai's ribcage. Subotai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lippencot lands with a light punch inside.
Lippencot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lippencot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Subotai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Subotai is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subotai lands a left hand.
Conan Subotai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lippencot is trying to maintain a safe position but Subotai gets an underhook and turns Lippencot into the cage.
Subotai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Subotai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lippencot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Subotai cracks Lippencot with a nice body shot.
Subotai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Subotai lands with a left to the head.
Subotai lands a shoulder strike.
Hans Lippencot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lippencot is trying to force a seperation but Subotai has the dominant position.
Subotai is working Lippencot over against the cage.
Subotai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Subotai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Subotai blocks a body shot from Lippencot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Subotai lands with a short shot to the head.
Subotai lands a nice shot to the body.
Subotai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lippencot.
Subotai pushes Lippencot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lippencot tries to work over Subotai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Subotai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Subotai 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 Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Subotai!