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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andros Luboslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andros Luboslaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nuppu Lupaus's chin.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andros Luboslaw!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lupaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luboslaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luboslaw keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
Luboslaw wants to stand and escape but Lupaus is having none of it.
Lupaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luboslaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupaus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lupaus lands a couple of elbows.
Luboslaw is trying to control the position but Lupaus postures up.
Lupaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luboslaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupaus stopping the sweep attempt from Luboslaw.
Lupaus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lupaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus postures up in Luboslaw's guard and throws a big left but Luboslaw blocks it.
Lupaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lupaus drops back looking for a leg! Luboslaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luboslaw manages to kick Lupaus off! Lupaus jumps back into Luboslaw's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lupaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luboslaw manages to avoid it.
Luboslaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luboslaw throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
Lupaus throws an overhand right that lands on Luboslaw's shoulder, as Luboslaw tries to avoid the shot.
Lupaus misses with a double jab
and Luboslaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lupaus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lupaus stalks Luboslaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luboslaw's face. Luboslaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Luboslaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupaus throws out the jab.
Luboslaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Lupaus is having none of it.
Lupaus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luboslaw sprawls well initially but Lupaus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lupaus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lupaus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lupaus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lupaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luboslaw's head.
Lupaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luboslaw defending well though.
Lupaus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Luboslaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lupaus is breathing heavily.
Lupaus is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luboslaw's head.
Luboslaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lupaus with the ground and pound but Luboslaw uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lupaus drops back looking for a leg! Luboslaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luboslaw manages to kick Lupaus off! Lupaus jumps back into Luboslaw's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luboslaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Lupaus wants to control from the top but Luboslaw keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Lupaus misses.
Luboslaw throws a right hand that Lupaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupaus also avoids with ease.
Lupaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luboslaw circles away.
No joy there for Luboslaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luboslaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupaus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lupaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luboslaw.
A punch combination from Lupaus misses.
Luboslaw throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
Luboslaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Luboslaw throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luboslaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lupaus swings for the body but Luboslaw moves out of range.
Luboslaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupaus scores with a shot to the body.
Lupaus misses with a wild body shot.
Luboslaw's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Luboslaw duly obliges.
Lupaus shoots in and drives through. Luboslaw sprawls well.
Luboslaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Luboslaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lupaus fails to land the takedown.
Luboslaw swinging wilding here.
Luboslaw defending well as Lupaus loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a shot from downtown. Luboslaw moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupaus looks to throw the jab but Luboslaw is out of range.
Lupaus swings for the body but Luboslaw moves out of range.
Luboslaw avoids the body shot from Lupaus.
Luboslaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupaus stuffs the takedown attempt from Luboslaw. Luboslaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Luboslaw misses with a body kick.
Luboslaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lupaus's head.
Lupaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupaus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lupaus lands in his opponent's guard.
Lupaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throwing strikes from guard but Luboslaw blocks nicely.
Lupaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lupaus passes Luboslaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lupaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lupaus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luboslaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lupaus.
Lupaus passes to full mount!
Luboslaw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lupaus controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw is in a horrible position here. Lupaus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lupaus landing strikes from the mount.
Lupaus lands a heavy elbow.
Lupaus 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.
Lupaus landing strikes from the mount.
Lupaus lands with some strikes.
Luboslaw wants to hold on but Lupaus pushes him away.
Lupaus breaks from Luboslaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lupaus lands a big shot there that rocks Luboslaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupaus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luboslaw is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luboslaw and Lupaus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lupaus lands a few punches from side control.
Luboslaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupaus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lupaus working the head with strikes.
Lupaus scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupaus cracks Luboslaw with a big right hand but Luboslaw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lupaus lands an elbow.
Lupaus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lupaus throws a hook but Luboslaw avoids it easily.
Luboslaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luboslaw ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus.
Luboslaw tries to clinch up.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Lupaus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luboslaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luboslaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupaus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luboslaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lupaus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus is looking to advance position but Luboslaw won't allow it.
Lupaus thows a huge punch but Luboslaw dodges it nicely.
Lupaus prevents Luboslaw from improving his position.
Lupaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luboslaw defending well though.
Lupaus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luboslaw!
Lupaus scoring with strikes but Luboslaw is staying in there.
Lupaus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luboslaw tries to reverse the position but Lupaus maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Lupaus.
Lupaus lands a big shot there that rocks Luboslaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lupaus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luboslaw looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lupaus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Luboslaw wants to hold on but Lupaus pushes him away.
Lupaus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lupaus lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupaus is working for a guillotine from mount but Luboslaw frees his head quite easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lupaus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lupaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luboslaw is looking to escape.
Lupaus with shots to the head and body - Luboslaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lupaus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luboslaw?
Lupaus raining down shots from the mount!
Nuppu Lupaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luboslaw is working to get back to half guard.
Lupaus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lupaus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Luboslaw hang on?
Lupaus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Lupaus.
Nuppu Lupaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus controlling from the full mount.
Luboslaw is looking to get to half guard.
Lupaus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andros Luboslaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luboslaw can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Lupaus.
Lupaus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuppu Lupaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lupaus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Nuppu Lupaus wins by unanimous decision!
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