PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AkoPo SiPacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kallen Laupati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laupati has chosen im fat as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

SiPacquiao
vs
Laupati

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

157 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AkoPo SiPacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kallen Laupati!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SiPacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laupati.
SiPacquiao fails to land the takedown.
SiPacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SiPacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
SiPacquiao stuffs the takedown.
AkoPo SiPacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kallen Laupati.
SiPacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laupati throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laupati shoots in for a double leg but SiPacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
SiPacquiao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laupati pinned against the cage. Laupati gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
SiPacquiao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laupati but Laupati pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Laupati shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Laupati looks gassed!
SiPacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Laupati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
SiPacquiao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if SiPacquiao tries to get out of the position.
SiPacquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laupati.
SiPacquiao pushes Laupati off looking to stand but Laupati dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laupati trying to pass the guard but SiPacquiao defending well.
SiPacquiao tries to kick Laupati off but Laupati keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laupati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laupati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laupati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laupati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
SiPacquiao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laupati.
SiPacquiao pushes Laupati off looking to stand but Laupati dives back in and keeps control.
Laupati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SiPacquiao's head.
Laupati takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laupati not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Laupati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SiPacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laupati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laupati lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laupati lands a nice short elbow.
Laupati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SiPacquiao's head.
Laupati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laupati prevents SiPacquiao from improving his position.
SiPacquiao trying to control here.
Laupati prevents SiPacquiao from standing back up.
Laupati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laupati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
SiPacquiao striking from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SiPacquiao pushes Laupati off looking to stand but Laupati dives back in and keeps control.
Laupati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SiPacquiao defending well though.
Laupati is thwarting SiPacquiao's attempts to control the position.
Laupati drops an elbow to the side of SiPacquiao's head.
SiPacquiao trying to control from the bottom.
Laupati sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SiPacquiao defending well though.
Laupati working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
SiPacquiao wants to control but Laupati is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laupati missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laupati misses with a head shot. SiPacquiao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laupati throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laupati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
SiPacquiao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laupati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SiPacquiao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laupati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SiPacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Laupati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of SiPacquiao's head.
Laupati is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Laupati is working SiPacquiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laupati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laupati scoring with punches to the head and body.
SiPacquiao has momentary wrist control but Laupati slips an elbow through the middle.
Laupati postures up in SiPacquiao's guard and throws a big left but SiPacquiao blocks it.

SiPacquiao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kallen Laupati dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

SiPacquiao fails with the takedown.
Laupati shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. SiPacquiao defends it nicely.
AkoPo SiPacquiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Laupati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laupati working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laupati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laupati postures up in SiPacquiao's guard and throws a big left but SiPacquiao blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laupati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laupati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
SiPacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SiPacquiao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laupati.
Laupati throwing strikes but missing.
Laupati throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laupati postures up in SiPacquiao's guard and throws a big left but SiPacquiao blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laupati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laupati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SiPacquiao wants to sweep here but Laupati controlling him for the moment.
SiPacquiao trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
SiPacquiao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laupati is working SiPacquiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laupati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Laupati with a flurry of punches that miss.
SiPacquiao wants to stand and escape but Laupati is having none of it.
SiPacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laupati chips away with some ground and pound.
Laupati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SiPacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Laupati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laupati working some strikes from top position.
SiPacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SiPacquiao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laupati on the ground.
SiPacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Laupati landing with the ground and pound.
SiPacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
SiPacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laupati throwing strikes but missing.
SiPacquiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laupati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
SiPacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Laupati is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laupati lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SiPacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laupati with a flurry of punches that miss.
SiPacquiao has Laupati pulled in close to control his posture.
Laupati in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laupati throws a big right hand that misses.
Laupati lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SiPacquiao is on top in guard.
SiPacquiao trying to control but Laupati is working from the bottom.
SiPacquiao postures up and lands a big shot to Laupati's brow.
SiPacquiao wants to control from the top but Laupati keeps moving.

That's four 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.

Laupati is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Laupati tries to score a body lock takedown but SiPacquiao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

SiPacquiao jumps into guard, dragging Laupati to the mat.
SiPacquiao wants to sweep but no luck.
Laupati cracks SiPacquiao with a solid left hand.
SiPacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SiPacquiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laupati throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

SiPacquiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laupati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
SiPacquiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kallen Laupati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

SiPacquiao shoots in and drives through. Laupati sprawls well.
A slapping leg kick lands for SiPacquiao.
SiPacquiao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laupati is fending him off so far but SiPacquiao persists. Nope, Laupati circles away and we're back to standing.

Laupati is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in SiPacquiao's half guard.
Laupati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laupati thows a huge punch but SiPacquiao dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laupati lands a nice short elbow.
Laupati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laupati throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
SiPacquiao is trying to stand back up but Laupati is controlling him
Kallen Laupati has got the better of the ground game so far.
SiPacquiao is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laupati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SiPacquiao's head.
SiPacquiao pushes Laupati off looking to stand but Laupati dives back in and keeps control.
Laupati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laupati winds up and cracks SiPacquiao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laupati is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

SiPacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laupati thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
SiPacquiao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laupati.
Laupati throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Laupati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SiPacquiao's head.
SiPacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Laupati slips a nice elbow through SiPacquiao's hands, connecting with SiPacquiao's forehead.
SiPacquiao tries to roll over but Laupati keeps him under control.
Laupati thows a huge punch but SiPacquiao dodges it nicely.
SiPacquiao pushes Laupati off looking to stand but Laupati dives back in and keeps control.
SiPacquiao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laupati is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
SiPacquiao wants to get back to his feet.
Laupati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
SiPacquiao is trying to stand back up but Laupati is controlling him
Laupati is nestled in close to SiPacquiao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laupati working the head and body with strikes.
SiPacquiao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
SiPacquiao trying to control the position.
Laupati connects with a couple of short punches.
Laupati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laupati won't allow SiPacquiao to get back to his feet.
Laupati scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laupati distracts SiPacquiao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
SiPacquiao wants to stand up but Laupati is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laupati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
SiPacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
SiPacquiao wants to get back to his feet but Laupati is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SiPacquiao looking to control.
Laupati throws a big right hand that misses.

SiPacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laupati defends it easily.
Laupati content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laupati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laupati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
SiPacquiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laupati is in close to SiPacquiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laupati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laupati is working SiPacquiao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laupati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laupati thows a big elbow that misses.
Laupati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laupati connects with a couple of short punches.
SiPacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laupati lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laupati throwing strikes from guard but SiPacquiao blocks nicely.
Laupati scoring with some ground and pound.
AkoPo SiPacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallen Laupati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
SiPacquiao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laupati controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kallen Laupati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laupati winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kallen Laupati!