PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kallen Laupati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Punchworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laupati's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, im fat. Pip Punchworth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Laupati
vs
Punchworth

157 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Angry Beaver Clothing

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kallen Laupati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pip Punchworth!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laupati shoots in but Punchworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punchworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punchworth connects with a high kick.

It looks like Kallen Laupati has been cut.
Laupati shoots in for a double leg but Punchworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Laupati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punchworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Laupati circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laupati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchworth tries to clinch but Laupati is having none of it.
Punchworth tries to clinch up.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laupati swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laupati keeps the fight on the outside.

Laupati shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Laupati there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laupati is nestled in close to Punchworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laupati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laupati has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Punchworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laupati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laupati working the head and body with strikes.
Laupati prevents Punchworth from standing back up.
Punchworth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laupati is working away from the top position though.
Laupati working over Punchworth with some ground and pound. Punchworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laupati thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Punchworth to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laupati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laupati is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchworth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laupati.
Laupati trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punchworth is trying to keep Laupati in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punchworth is looking to clinch but Laupati is avoiding it.
Punchworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punchworth fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Punchworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Laupati circles away.
Punchworth moves in looking to clinch but Laupati pushes him off.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laupati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laupati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Punchworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laupati somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kallen Laupati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kallen Laupati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kallen Laupati's cut.
That's time! Laupati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Laupati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laupati keeps the fight on the outside.
Punchworth tries to clinch but Laupati is having none of it.
Punchworth wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchworth is looking to clinch but Laupati is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laupati shoots in for a takedown but Punchworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punchworth tries to clinch but Laupati moves out of range.
Punchworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laupati shoots in for a takedown but Punchworth shows good takedown defense.
Punchworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Punchworth moves in looking to clinch but Laupati pushes him off.
Punchworth tries to clinch but Laupati moves out of range.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laupati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punchworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laupati swats away the attempt to clinch by Punchworth.
Punchworth throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punchworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Laupati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punchworth wants to clinch up but Laupati keeps it at a distance.
Punchworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Laupati circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punchworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kallen Laupati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laupati circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punchworth wants to clinch.
Punchworth is looking to clinch but Laupati is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pip Punchworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kallen Laupati'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. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Punchworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punchworth moves in looking to clinch but Laupati pushes him off.
Punchworth feints and then cracks Laupati's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laupati down.
Punchworth is looking to clinch but Laupati is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchworth is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punchworth throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laupati keeps the fight on the outside.
Laupati swats away the attempt to clinch by Punchworth.
Laupati swats away the attempt to clinch by Punchworth.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Laupati swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Punchworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punchworth lands a head kick. Laupati smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Punchworth tries to clinch but Laupati is having none of it.
Punchworth moves in looking to clinch but Laupati pushes him off.
Punchworth tries to clinch up but Laupati circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchworth wants to clinch.
Punchworth is looking to clinch.
Punchworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laupati circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punchworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punchworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laupati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laupati circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punchworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laupati looks for a takedown but Punchworth sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punchworth tries to clinch up but Laupati circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pip Punchworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punchworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pip Punchworth!