PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui's entrance music is Steen1 - Huvipuiston takana . A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kiptanui
vs
PG Master

173 cm
25
166 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

170 cm
32
165 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viper PG Master!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PG Master misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiptanui counters with a good low kick that PG Master was not able to check.
Kiptanui moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiptanui looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Kiptanui shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. PG Master manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but PG Master keeps moving.
PG Master wants to sweep here but Kiptanui controlling him for the moment.
Kiptanui slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kiptanui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiptanui is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gabriel Kiptanui has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kiptanui has PG Master up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiptanui slowing the pace effectively.
PG Master goes for a takedown attempt but Kiptanui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiptanui buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiptanui throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiptanui.

Kiptanui gets a double leg takedown into PG Master's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui trying to control but PG Master is working from the bottom.
Kiptanui wants to pass the guard but PG Master is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiptanui passes PG Master's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kiptanui performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
PG Master missing with punches from the bottom.

Kiptanui decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui lands a nice leg kick that just misses PG Master's sensitive parts.

Kiptanui shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PG Master's guard.
Kiptanui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PG Master swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiptanui content to stall in guard here.
PG Master avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but PG Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

PG Master looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui wants to control from the top but PG Master keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Kiptanui gets to his feet - PG Master follows without any prompting.
PG Master shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiptanui pinned against the cage. Kiptanui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Kiptanui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viper PG Master.
PG Master looks gassed!
Kiptanui throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiptanui throws a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kiptanui.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiptanui thuds his right hand into PG Master's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kiptanui. That's going to slow PG Master down.
Kiptanui throws a quick head kick that skims the top of PG Master's head.
PG Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiptanui lands a jab to PG Master's midsection.

Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
PG Master is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiptanui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kiptanui seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui moves into full mount! PG Master won't be happy about that!
Kiptanui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
PG Master regains half guard.
Kiptanui working PG Master over with strikes.
Kiptanui thows a huge punch but PG Master dodges it nicely.

Kiptanui seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiptanui frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui avoids the attempt from PG Master to control.
Kiptanui lands with some vicious ground and pound - can PG Master hang on?
Kiptanui avoids the attempt from PG Master to control.
Kiptanui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as PG Master is looking to escape.
Kiptanui sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiptanui tries to control but PG Master wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiptanui lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
PG Master manages to regain half guard. Good work.
PG Master tries to get to full guard but Kiptanui has control of the leg.
PG Master is breathing heavily.

Kiptanui is sneakily working for an arm triangle but PG Master sees it coming and defends easily.
Kiptanui throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

PG Master actively working from the bottom here.
PG Master keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui trying to control from half guard but PG Master is working away.
PG Master taking some punishment here, with Kiptanui in his half guard.
PG Master throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiptanui tries to pass the half guard into mount. PG Master knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiptanui is trying to control. PG Master wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabriel Kiptanui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kiptanui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Kiptanui seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Kiptanui dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kiptanui throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
PG Master's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
PG Master tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kiptanui manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kiptanui has PG Master up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiptanui lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Kiptanui to work.

Kiptanui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiptanui misses with a head kick.
PG Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
PG Master looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiptanui is fending him off so far but PG Master persists. Nope, Kiptanui circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kiptanui, right into the meat.
PG Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Kiptanui tenderised PG Master's leg. PG Master is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui is looking to slow PG Master down with leg kicks.

Kiptanui gets the takedown into side control.
PG Master seems a little lost for a moment, as Kiptanui dominates the positioning.
Kiptanui wants to control but PG Master is keeping him busy.
PG Master is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Kiptanui wants to work for an arm triangle but PG Master is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kiptanui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. PG Master doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiptanui.
PG Master tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

PG Master actively working from the bottom here.

Kiptanui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kiptanui moves into full mount! PG Master won't be happy about that!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kiptanui jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but PG Master manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiptanui stands up and we're back to a striking position.
PG Master avoids the head kick by Kiptanui.
Nice shot lands for Kiptanui.
Kiptanui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PG Master can do to turn this around?
PG Master shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiptanui sprawls well. He's pushed PG Master's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiptanui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Kiptanui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. PG Master did well to prevent Kiptanui getting side control.
Gabriel Kiptanui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
PG Master tries to roll over but Kiptanui keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PG Master wants to get back to full guard but Kiptanui has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiptanui working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Kiptanui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiptanui content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Viper PG Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PG Master is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Kiptanui showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiptanui 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Kiptanui!
Gabriel Kiptanui really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.