PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Lepeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lepeaux is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Brains - Attitude. Pawel Po is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Po
vs
Lepeaux

200 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Lepeaux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Lepeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Lepeaux scores with a body shot.
Lepeaux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lepeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Po throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lepeaux connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Pawel Po has been cut.
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!
Po throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lepeaux works Po's body with a nice hook.
Po is breathing heavily.
Po takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Lepeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lepeaux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Po pulls his leg out and moves away.

Po gets caught napping as Lepeaux dives in and scores a takedown. Po manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lepeaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Po working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lepeaux.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lepeaux gets to his feet - Po follows without any prompting.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po misses with a double jab
and Lepeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lepeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Pawel Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lepeaux has Po up against the cage in a clinch.
Po has Lepeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Lepeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lepeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pos head.
Lepeaux is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Lepeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Po won't allow it.
Po keeps control of Lepeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lepeaux stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Lepeaux's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lepeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Po.
Lepeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lepeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Lepeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lepeaux stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lepeaux.
A short left from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux leaning against his opponent.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lepeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux blocking some punches.
Lepeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lepeaux cracks Po with a nice body shot.
Lepeaux is trying to push Po away but Po has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lepeaux blocks an uppercut.
Lepeaux pushes Po back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lepeaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Po avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lepeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pawel Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Lepeaux.
Lepeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Po's head.
Lepeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Po sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lepeaux somewhat.
Po misses with a double jab
and Lepeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lepeaux thuds a left hand into Po's body.
Lepeaux sizes up Po with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lepeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Lepeaux rushes Po and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lepeaux effectively controlling the action here.
Lepeaux blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lepeaux.
Lepeaux lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lepeaux - that landed with a thud.
Lepeaux tries for a takedown but Po manages to get underhooks.
Lepeaux avoiding damage.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lepeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lepeaux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Po avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Po working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Lepeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pawel Po's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Po swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lepeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Po swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lepeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lepeaux.
Roman Lepeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lepeaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lepeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lepeaux instigates a clinch.
Po prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Lepeaux.
Lepeaux cracks Po with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lepeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roman Lepeaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Po misses with some punches.

Lepeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lepeaux!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lepeaux moves away from the strike by Po.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lepeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lepeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepeaux works over Po's head and body with a nice combination.
Lepeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pawel Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lepeaux scores with a hook to the body. Po takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Lepeaux forces Po back against the cage and clinches.
Po misses with some punches.
Po misses with the head strike.
Lepeaux stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lepeaux.
A frustrated look appears on Lepeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lepeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Po takes a shot to the head.
Lepeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Po's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lepeaux is looking to break free of the clinch but Po has double underhooks.
Lepeaux is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lepeaux stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux tries to break the clinch but Po is controlling the position.
Po is trying to push Lepeaux away but Lepeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lepeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Po's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lepeaux.
Po misses with a knee strike.
Lepeaux blocks an uppercut.
Lepeaux is trying to break free.
Lepeaux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Po prevents Lepeaux from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po keeps control of Lepeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po is trying to break the clinch but Lepeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Lepeaux is working for takedown but Po is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pawel Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Lepeaux.
Lepeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lepeaux is leaning against Po and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux can't break the clinch.
Lepeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Lepeaux.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.

Lepeaux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lepeaux works his way into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux throws an elbow but Po slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lepeaux happy to just control the position for now.
An elbow from Lepeaux crashes against the mat.
Po on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lepeaux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Po wants to get back to his feet but Lepeaux drags him back down.
Lepeaux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Lepeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pawel Po's cut.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Po misses with the combination.
Po misses with a combination
and Lepeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Po thinking.

Lepeaux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Po working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lepeaux gets to his feet - Po follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Po at a distance.
Lepeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po throws a combination that misses
and Lepeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pawel Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Po tries to keep at a distance but Lepeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Lepeaux.
A body shot lands from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lepeaux lands a shot to the body.
Lepeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lepeaux digs a right hand into Po's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Po's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Lepeaux.

Lepeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lepeaux throws a series of strikes that have Po backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lepeaux punishes Po's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lepeaux throws a combination. Po tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lepeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Po takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Po looks to land a right hand but Lepeaux moved out of range.
Lepeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lepeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Lepeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lepeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Lepeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lepeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Lepeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lepeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lepeaux wants a takedown but no success here.
Pawel Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Lepeaux.
Lepeaux has Po pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Po manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lepeaux is trying to break the clinch but Po has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Lepeaux digs a right hand into Po's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Po's gas tank.
Po misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Lepeaux.
Lepeaux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Po after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Lepeaux - that landed with a thud.
Lepeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Po prevents it.
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Lepeaux is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepeaux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lepeaux lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lepeaux.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.

Lepeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roman Lepeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Lepeaux drives through and clinches with Po against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lepeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lepeaux tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lepeaux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pawel Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Lepeaux.
Lepeaux pushes Po back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Lepeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lepeaux 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Lepeaux!
In his post fight interview, Roman Lepeaux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.