PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 469 p4p, 785 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 61 p4p, 108 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tama Ginty might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wear Your Love Like Heaven. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tama Ginty
vs
Lupei

187 cm
31
189
20 - 10 - 0

184 cm
31
191
18 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conrad Tama Ginty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
Lupei lands with a good body shot.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Tama Ginty.
Some wild striking there from Lupei.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Lupei.

Lupei rushes Tama Ginty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei effectively controlling the action here.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Tama Ginty's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Nice body punch from Tama Ginty.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand.
Tama Ginty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Tama Ginty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei'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.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tama Ginty up against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Tama Ginty is working Lupei over against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei presses Tama Ginty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lupei. That did some damage!
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lupei slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty jabs at Lupei's body.
Tama Ginty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a low kick but Lupei moves his leg out of the way.
Lupei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Tama Ginty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei slips under a jab.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lupei lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty connects with a right hand. Lupei shakes it off.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Tama Ginty both land. Nice combination.
Tama Ginty throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lupei misses the jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Lupei cracks a nice hook into Tama Ginty's ribs.
Lupei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupei lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tama Ginty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tama Ginty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crunch! Tama Ginty slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lupei misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty tries to bum rush Lupei with a series of wild strikes but Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tama Ginty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Lupei avoids the punch easily.
Lupei cracks Tama Ginty with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tama Ginty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot
letting Lupei counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tama Ginty throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Lupei is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Lupei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Tama Ginty.
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!
Tama Ginty misses with a double jab.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Tama Ginty was not able to check.
Tama Ginty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lupei.
Lupei is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Lupei throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
A cross from Lupei lands.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Lupei down by chopping away at his legs.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tama Ginty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Tama Ginty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lupei can pounce on him.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
Lupei thumps Tama Ginty with a low kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tama Ginty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tama Ginty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lupei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lupei connects with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty stalks Lupei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lupei's face. Lupei staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty lands with a nice combination. Lupei backs away looking to recover.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
It seemed like Lupei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
Tama Ginty thuds a left hand into Lupei's body.
Tama Ginty walks into a straight right hand from Lupei.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Tama Ginty is looking to counter punch.
Tama Ginty checks a low kick from Lupei.
Lupei tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tama Ginty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama Ginty tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tama Ginty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Lupei throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tama Ginty doesn't seem bothered though.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lupei counters with a nice body shot.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Tama Ginty misses.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei cracks Tama Ginty with a good jab.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tama Ginty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lupei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Tama Ginty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Lupei finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lupei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty with the inside leg kick.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Lupei throws a jab when Tama Ginty was well out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook.
Lupei throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Tama Ginty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei works the jab nicely.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei tries to clinch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama Ginty 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A relieved looking Conrad Tama Ginty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.