PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jos LePuc (ranked 6528 p4p, 183 weight class) and Endo LaMota (ranked 6414 p4p, 180 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

LePuc
vs
LaMota

194 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good elbows
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos LePuc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Endo LaMota!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePuc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LePuc tries to clinch up but LaMota circles away and keeps his distance.
LaMota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LePuc.

LaMota has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaMota lands with a short shot to the head.
LePuc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from LaMota.
LaMota misses with an elbow strike.
LaMota lands an elbow just above LePuc 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePuc blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from LaMota.
LaMota throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from LaMota.
LePuc is breathing heavily.
LaMota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from LaMota.
LaMota lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LaMota lands a nice uppercut.
LaMota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LaMota controlling the action here for a moment.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike.
LePuc takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jos LePuc has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
LaMota looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LePuc takes an elbow to the forehead.
LaMota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LaMota gets through LePuc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LePuc tries to work over LaMota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaMota misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMota manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
LaMota is stalling here.
LaMota receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
LaMota holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
LePuc can't break the clinch.
LePuc avoids the elbow strike from LaMota, against the ropes.
LePuc tries to throw a body punch but LaMota avoids it by throwing LePuc back against the ropes.
LePuc being controlled against the ropes.
LaMota can't find room to land a body shot as LePuc controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from LaMota.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMota lands a nice shot to the body.
LePuc prevents a body shot from LaMota.
LePuc misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from LaMota.
LaMota throws an elbow that misses.
LaMota misses with an elbow strike.
LaMota throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, LaMota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaMota lands a left hand that snaps the head of LePuc backwards.
LaMota lands a hook that snaps the head of LePuc backwards.
LaMota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LePuc wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaMota lands a nice elbow.
LePuc avoids a wild elbow strike from LaMota.
LaMota manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePuc tries to work over LaMota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaMota just leaning against LePuc, taking a breather.
LaMota leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from LaMota.
LaMota digs a right hand into LePuc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LePuc's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaMota tries to throw a body punch but LePuc avoids it by throwing LaMota back against the ropes.
LaMota content to slow the pace in the clinch.
LaMota leaning against his opponent.
LePuc looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Endo LaMota.
LePuc throws a push kick but LaMota slaps the foot to one side.
LePuc throws a head kick that misses.
LaMota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LePuc misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Endo LaMota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jos LePuc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

LePuc misses with a combination

and LaMota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LePuc is trying to break free.
LaMota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LePuc's elbow.
LaMota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LaMota pushes off an throws an elbow but LePuc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike from LaMota.
LaMota controlling the action here for a moment.
LaMota creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaMota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LaMota throws an elbow but it misses.
LaMota is leaning against LePuc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LaMota throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMota misses with an elbow over the top.
LaMota throws an elbow that misses.
LaMota pressing his opponent against the ropes.
LePuc takes a shot to the head.
LaMota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LePuc blocks the elbow strike.
LePuc is trying to maintain a safe position but LaMota gets an underhook and turns LePuc into the ropes.
LaMota pushes off an throws an elbow but LePuc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike.
LaMota's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
LaMota lands a nice elbow.

Jos LePuc's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePuc stalling in the clinch but LaMota improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
LePuc misses with a body punch.
Endo LaMota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LaMota has LePuc pressed against the ropes, preventing LePuc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LePuc avoids a wild elbow strike from LaMota.
LaMota pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
LaMota is struggling to control the position.
LePuc misses with a body punch.
LaMota misses with a punch to the body.
LaMota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LePuc avoids a wild elbow strike from LaMota.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, LaMota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from LaMota.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePuc prevents a body shot from LaMota.
LaMota is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
LaMota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaMota stalling.
LaMota misses with an elbow over the top.
LaMota tries to throw a body punch but LePuc avoids it by throwing LaMota back against the ropes.
LePuc letting LaMota take a breather here.
LePuc is looking to control LaMota's arms but LaMota gets an underhook and turns him. Now LePuc has his back to the ropes.
LaMota taking a breather.
LaMota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LePuc backwards.
LaMota lands a right hand that snaps the head of LePuc backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePuc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by LaMota.
LaMota creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LaMota lands an elbow that stopped LePuc in his tracks for a moment.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaMota.

Jos LePuc's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike.
LaMota lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the ropes, LaMota throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaMota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
LaMota throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaMota.
LaMota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Endo LaMota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jos LePuc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to the body from LePuc misses
and LaMota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

LaMota moves into the clinch.
LaMota lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike from LaMota.
LePuc tries to throw a body punch but LaMota avoids it by throwing LePuc back against the ropes.
LaMota leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short right from LaMota.
LaMota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaMota gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePuc takes a shot to the head.
LaMota lands a shoulder strike.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike from LaMota.
LaMota manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from LaMota as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMota lands an elbow that stopped LePuc in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Jos LePuc's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LePuc wants to get back to striking at distance but LaMota won't allow it.
LaMota blocks a body shot from LePuc.
LaMota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LaMota just misses with a elbow thrown towards LePuc's brow.
LaMota presses LePuc against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LePuc being controlled against the ropes.
LaMota throws an elbow that misses.
LePuc avoids a wild elbow strike from LaMota.
LaMota lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMota pushes off an throws an elbow but LePuc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LePuc blocks the elbow strike.
LaMota lands a shoulder strike.
LaMota blocks a body shot from LePuc.
LePuc avoids a wild elbow strike from LaMota.
LaMota blocks a body shot from LePuc.
LaMota keeps control of LePuc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LePuc tries to work over LaMota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaMota is leaning against LePuc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LePuc avoids the elbow strike from LaMota, against the ropes.
LaMota lands an elbow just above LePuc 's eye.
LePuc blocks an elbow strike from LaMota.
LePuc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaMota throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaMota.
LaMota works on LePuc's body with a couple of short punches.
LePuc blocks the elbow strike.
LaMota is leaning against LePuc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LaMota lands a body shot.
LaMota works on LePuc's body with a couple of short punches.
LaMota lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jos LePuc's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Endo LaMota!