PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 2048 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Vishis Vourture (ranked 149 p4p, 122 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kape
vs
Vourture

177 cm
27
145
14 - 6 - 0

163 cm
24
130
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vishis Vourture!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vourture scores with a nice body kick.

Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Kape blocks with his arms.

Vourture breaks from the clinch.
Kape checks a low kick from Vourture.
Vourture lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kape. That's going to slow Vourture down.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kape wants to clinch but Vourture slips to the side
and Vourture counters with an inside leg kick.
Kape connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vourture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vourture.
Kape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kape tries to clinch but Vourture is having none of it.
Vourture throws a fast counter high kick but Kape manages to duck under it in time.
Kape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kape throws an overhand right that lands on Vourture's shoulder, as Vourture tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Kape down.
Vourture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kape is looking to slow Vourture down with leg kicks.
A jab from Kape misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vourture! But no joy.
Vourture throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vourture looks to land a body kick but Kape moved away.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Vourture off balance momentarily.
Vourture loads up on a big right hand but Kape slips the punch.

Kape clinches up against the cage.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kape.
Kape is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vourture trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture lands a right hand.
Kape lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vourture.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kape slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Kape blocks with his arms.

Vourture manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Vourture.
Kape darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kape needs to keep his hands up - Vourture had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick misses from Kape.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kape gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Kape lands a right hand.
Vourture has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Vourture is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
Kape lands a left hand.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vourture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kape is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vourture trying to control the position but instead, Kape has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vourture into the cage.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture can't break the clinch.
Vourture misses with some punches.
Vourture trying to stall but Kape improves his position.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Vourture lands a nice knee to the body.
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vourture is trying to force a seperation but Kape has the dominant position.
Vourture being controlled against the cage.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mafula Kape dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A lazy left from Kape finds it's target.
Kape throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vourture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kape is looking to clinch but Vourture is avoiding it.
Kape tries to clinch but Vourture is having none of it.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kape misses with a jab to the body
and Vourture counters with a straight right hand.
Vourture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vourture counters with a nice uppercut.
Kape moves to clinch but Vourture breaks away
and Vourture counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vourture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Kape moves into range and clinches up with Vourture.
Mafula Kape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kape just leaning against Vourture, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vourture wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Vourture's head.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kape.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.

Vourture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Vourture.
Kape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kape tries to clinch but Vourture moves out of range.
Vourture was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Kape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kape fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Kape down.
Kape throws a lazy body kick
and Vourture counters with a nice leg kick.
Vourture scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vourture lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vourture avoids the head kick by Kape.
Kape wants to clinch up but Vourture keeps it at a distance.
Kape throws a leg kick which misses Vourture's front leg but catches the back leg as Vourture tries to avoid it.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body
and Kape counters with an outside leg kick.
Vourture looks for the body kick but Kape saw that one coming.
Kape fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vourture just manages to avoid it.
Kape misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kape has Vourture up against the cage in a clinch.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape pushes Vourture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Kape.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Vourture's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Vourture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kape feints and then cracks Vourture's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vourture down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture throws a leg kick but Kape checks it.
Kape closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vourture counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vishis Vourture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kape has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vourture.
Kape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kape is looking to clinch but Vourture is avoiding it.
Vourture flicks out a counter leg kick but Kape steps away.
Vourture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kape appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kape scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vourture drops his hands momentarily and Kape takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kape is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kape takes a swing at Vourture's ribcage but misses.
Vourture throws out a counter right but Kape avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Vourture tenderised Kape's leg. Kape is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vourture - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mafula Kape will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kape clinches up with Vourture and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kape - that landed with a thud.
Vourture misses with a punch on the inside.
Vourture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vourture landing knees to the body.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Kape blocks it.
Vourture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vourture has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Vourture has had enough of the clinch but Kape keeps him there for the moment.
Kape lands a nice shot to the body.
Vourture stalling in the clinch but Kape improves position.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture looking to stall.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kape lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Kape blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Vourture's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kape.
Vourture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
Kape will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Kape just leaning against Vourture, taking a breather.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kape has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Vourture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape blocks a body shot from Vourture.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kape as Vourture tries to tie him up.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kape.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vourture.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture is trying to maintain a safe position but Kape gets an underhook and turns Vourture into the cage.
Vourture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Kape avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kape avoids it.
Kape lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Vourture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vourture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vourture replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kape blocks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kape checks a leg kick.
Vourture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kape.
Kape tries to clinch up.
Vourture is looking for the big counter here.
Kape wants to slow Vourture down by chopping away at his legs.
Vourture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kape plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Kape works on Vourture's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Vourture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Vourture working Kape over with knees to the body.
Vourture scores a nice knee to the body.

Vourture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vourture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Vourture misses.
Kape connects with a nice looking jab.

Kape rushes Vourture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape lands a hook that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vourture can do to turn this around?
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vourture.
Kape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
A knee to the head by Vourture.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vourture or not.
Mafula Kape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vourture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kape.
Vourture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mafula Kape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kape, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mafula Kape!