PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuran Flup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gopal Unstoppable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuran Flup could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gopal Unstoppable's chin.

Flup
vs
Unstoppable

178 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuran Flup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gopal Unstoppable!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flup lands an overhand right.
Flup misses with a double jab.
Unstoppable wants to clinch.

Unstoppable closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Unstoppable lands in his opponent's guard.

Unstoppable decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flup, up you get!
Flup lands with an overhand left.
Flup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flup throws the left hand but Unstoppable avoids the punch easily.

Unstoppable rushes Flup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flup tries to circle away but Unstoppable has him pinned against the cage.
Flup is trying to break free.
Unstoppable wants a takedown.
Unstoppable drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable fails to pull guard.
Kuran Flup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Unstoppable working aggressively here.

Flup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flup lands with a cross.
Flup lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Unstoppable moves forwards but Flup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A combination from Flup does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Flup. That snapped Unstoppable's head back.
Flup tries to clinch there but Unstoppable circles away.
Unstoppable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Unstoppable throws a right and a left that Flup avoids nicely.
Flup misses with a double jab.
Kuran Flup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Flup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Flup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flup.
No luck for Unstoppable with that takedown attempt.
Flup stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flup is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Flup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unstoppable looks gassed!
Flup lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Unstoppable backs up against the cage.
Flup tries to close the distance and clinch but Unstoppable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unstoppable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flup lands a nice hook to Unstoppable's body. Unstoppable takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flup tries to clinch there but Unstoppable circles away.
Flup looks to land a combination but Unstoppable avoids it well.
Flup jabs at Unstoppable's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Flup as he connects with a hook.
Flup lands a jab to the nose.
Unstoppable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flup.

Flup rushes Unstoppable and presses him up against the cage.
Unstoppable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Flup.
Flup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flup prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Flup.

Flup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flup scores with a nice strike.
Unstoppable closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flup scores with a nice strike.
Flup digs a good body shot into Unstoppable's ribs.
Flup stalks Unstoppable and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Unstoppable's face. Unstoppable staggers backwards, shaken.
Flup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flup.
Flup scores with a body shot.
Unstoppable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flup is working the combinations to good effect here.
Flup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Flup rushes Unstoppable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flup lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Flup - that landed with a thud.
Flup tries to circle away but Unstoppable has him pinned against the cage.
Flup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flup tries to break free but Unstoppable pushes him back against the cage.
Flup is trying to force a seperation but Unstoppable has the dominant position.
Flup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flup is trying to break the clinch but Unstoppable is controlling him.
Unstoppable tries to pull guard but Flup holds him up against the cage and eventually Unstoppable drops back down to his feet.
Flup is trying to break the clinch but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
Flup wants to get back to striking at distance but Unstoppable won't allow it.
Flup is looking to break free of the clinch but Unstoppable has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Flup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unstoppable taking a breather.
Unstoppable has Flup pressed against the cage, preventing Flup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Unstoppable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flup's efforts to push away.
Flup tries to circle away but Unstoppable has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.

Flup breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuran Flup dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Flup finds it's way through Unstoppable's defenses.
Flup throws a series of punches but Unstoppable avoids them all with ease.
Flup misses with a body shot.
Flup tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Unstoppable counters by moving into the clinch.

Unstoppable breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Flup scores with a four punch combination!
Unstoppable shoots in for a takedown but Flup shows good takedown defense.
Flup closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Unstoppable shoots in for a double leg but Flup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Unstoppable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flup tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Unstoppable counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Flup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flup works Unstoppable's body with a nice hook.
Flup lands a nice shot that snaps Unstoppable's head back.
Flup works the jab nicely.
Kuran Flup is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flup with a nice cross.
Flup cracks Unstoppable with a good jab.
Flup falls off balance throwing a combination

and Unstoppable counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Unstoppable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuran Flup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gopal Unstoppable.
Flup cracks a nice hook into Unstoppable's ribs.
Flup swinging wildly here.
Flup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unstoppable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuran Flup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flup keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Unstoppable takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Unstoppable has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Flup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flup.
Kuran Flup is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Flup scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Unstoppable 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flup lands with a straight right. Unstoppable didn't see that one coming.
Unstoppable has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flup lands a jab-cross combination.
Flup scores with the left hand. Unstoppable knows he should have avoided that one.
Unstoppable takes one on the button.
Flup digs a good hook to Unstoppable's body.
Flup connects with a good right hand that stumbles Unstoppable. Unstoppable circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flup with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Unstoppable has time to react.
Flup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flup, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Unstoppable there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flup digs a good hook to Unstoppable's body.
Unstoppable with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flup to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Flup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flup.
Flup with a nice cross.
Flup lands a jab to the nose.
Flup cracks Unstoppable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flup lands with a nice combination. Unstoppable backs away looking to recover.
Flup lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Flup.
Flup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flup jabs at Unstoppable's body.
Flup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flup cracks Unstoppable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unstoppable tries to clinch but Flup moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flup ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unstoppable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unstoppable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flup goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Flup, as that shot connected.

Flup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Unstoppable, pushing him back against the cage.
Flup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unstoppable keeps control of Flup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Unstoppable breaks from the clinch.
Flup fails to land with a series of punches.
Flup scores with a body shot.
Flup lands a really nice looking cross but Unstoppable seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuran Flup 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!

Unstoppable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flup paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Flup rushes Unstoppable and presses him up against the cage.
Unstoppable is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flup gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flup has had enough of the clinch but Unstoppable keeps him there for the moment.
Flup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flup lands with a right to the head.
Unstoppable prevents Flup from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unstoppable - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unstoppable can do to turn this around?
Flup is trying to break the clinch but Unstoppable has him pressed against the cage.
Flup can't break the clinch.

Unstoppable manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Unstoppable keeping full guard, as Flup tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Unstoppable can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unstoppable controls Flup momentarily but Flup frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unstoppable has a closed guard, preventing Flup from standing up.

Unstoppable escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Unstoppable wants to sweep but no luck.
Flup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flup trying to stand up but can't free himself from Unstoppable's guard.
Unstoppable is looking to stand up but Flup isn't so interested in that idea.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot by Flup.
Flup with a jab.

Flup moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unstoppable takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flup scores with a jab to the jaw.
Unstoppable doesn't manage to clinch there - Flup circles away.

Flup closes the distance and pushes Unstoppable back into the cage.
Flup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Unstoppable pulls guard successfully.
Flup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Unstoppable is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unstoppable pushes Flup away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Flup gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Flup is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuran Flup is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unstoppable is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuran Flup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flup, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuran Flup!