PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guto Culpado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Mustermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Culpado
vs
Mustermann

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

190 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Guto Culpado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Mustermann!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustermann throws the left hand but Culpado avoids the punch easily.
Culpado shoots in looking for a takedown. Mustermann tries to sprawl out of it but Culpado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mustermann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mustermann misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Culpado.

Culpado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Culpado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mustermann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mustermann takes a shot to the head.
Culpado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Culpado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Culpado lands a jab to Mustermann's midsection.
Mustermann looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Culpado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Culpado not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Culpado decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Culpado rushes Mustermann and presses him up against the cage.
Mustermann takes an elbow to the temple.

Culpado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Culpado moves into range and clinches up with Mustermann.
Culpado tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mustermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Culpado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mustermann backwards.
Culpado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Culpado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mustermann backwards.

Culpado pulls guard effortlessly.
Culpado trying to control the position.
Culpado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Culpado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mustermann defends well.
Mustermann postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mustermann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Culpado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustermann has managed to get both his arms back between Culpado's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Culpado tries to strike from the bottom.
Culpado tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Culpado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Culpado pushes Mustermann off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mustermann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Culpado.

Culpado changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mustermann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Culpado trying to control the action but Mustermann is working from the bottom.

Culpado decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culpado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guto Culpado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Culpado.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Culpado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!

Culpado gets to his feet. Mustermann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Culpado shoots in and bounces Mustermann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mustermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Culpado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Culpado prevents Mustermann from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guto Culpado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Culpado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mustermann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Culpado moves into the clinch.
Culpado tries to pull guard but Mustermann won't allow it.
Culpado tries to pull guard but Mustermann won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guto Culpado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Culpado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guto Culpado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustermann misses with the combination.
Culpado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Culpado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mustermann throws a right and a left that Culpado avoids nicely.
Mustermann dips to his left and cracks Culpado with an uppercut!
Culpado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Culpado moves into the clinch successfully.

Culpado pulls Mustermann into guard.
Culpado wants to stand but Mustermann is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Culpado trying to keep a closed guard but Mustermann is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpado tries to strike from the bottom.
Culpado strikes from his own guard.

Culpado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Culpado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mustermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mustermann preventing the sweep.
Mustermann wants to stand but Culpado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Culpado will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpado looking for a sweep. Not yet Culpado, not yet.
Culpado looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mustermann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Culpado punching from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mustermann lands a two punch combo.
Guto Culpado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Culpado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustermann avoids it really well and circles away.
Culpado scores with a nice right hand.
Culpado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mustermann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Culpado somewhat.
Mustermann throws an overhand right that lands on Culpado's shoulder, as Culpado tries to avoid the shot.

Culpado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Culpado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Culpado trying to control but Mustermann is working from the bottom.
Culpado wants to pass the guard but Mustermann is keeping the position.

Culpado stands and steps away. Mustermann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guto Culpado is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Culpado moves into range and clinches up with Mustermann.

Culpado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Culpado shoots for a double leg takedown but Mustermann sprawls well. He's pushed Culpado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guto Culpado will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Culpado avoids a punch combination nicely.

Culpado feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Culpado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Culpado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Culpado is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustermann has wrist control.

Culpado stands up from Mustermann's guard - Culpado perhaps looking for a knockout.

Culpado closes the distance and pushes Mustermann back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Culpado.

Culpado breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Culpado closes the distance and clinches.
Culpado leaning against his opponent.
Culpado has Mustermann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mustermann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Culpado is struggling to control the position.
Mustermann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Culpado manages to break the clinch.
Mustermann fails to land with a series of punches.
Mustermann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Culpado shoots in and drives through. Mustermann sprawls well.

Culpado feints and as Mustermann raises his hands in defense, Culpado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Culpado is looking to stand up but Mustermann won't let him.
Culpado trying to control but Mustermann is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culpado throws a big right hand that misses.
Mustermann can't keep his opponent in guard - Culpado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Culpado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mustermann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpado trying to control from half guard but Mustermann is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mustermann misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mustermann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guto Culpado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Culpado has managed to clinch.
Mustermann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Culpado has him pressed against the cage.
Culpado is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Culpado on the inside.
Culpado is working Mustermann over against the cage.

Culpado breaks from the clinch.
Max Mustermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Culpado tries a head kick but it misses.
Mustermann looks to land a left hand but Culpado moved out of range nicely.
Mustermann looks to land a combination but Culpado avoids it well.
Culpado throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Culpado.
Decent striking displayed by Mustermann there.
Culpado ducks right into an uppercut from Mustermann.
Nice defenses there by Culpado.
Culpado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guto Culpado clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Culpado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustermann.
Mustermann misses with a two punch combination.
Mustermann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Culpado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mustermann, pushing him back against the cage.
Mustermann gets underhooks to prevent Culpado's takedown attempt.
Culpado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Culpado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Culpado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustermann.
Culpado throws out a powerful jab.

Culpado fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mustermann sprawls well initially but Culpado persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Culpado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Culpado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Culpado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpado tries to pass to full mount but Mustermann defends it.
Culpado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mustermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mustermann is in trouble now - Culpado has advanced to mount!
Mustermann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Culpado tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Culpado unloading with bombs!
Culpado 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mustermann wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Culpado.
Culpado misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mustermann is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Guto Culpado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Culpado controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustermann is in a horrible position here. Culpado smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Culpado looking to ground and pound but Mustermann is blocking nicely.

That's four 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.
Culpado unloads with some shots from mount but Mustermann bucks and avoids them well.
Mustermann is squirming around, avoiding Culpado's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustermann blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guto Culpado had his way with Max Mustermann in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Culpado.
Mustermann wants to get back to his feet.
Culpado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mustermann keeps working.
Mustermann defending against the ground and pound.

Culpado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mustermann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpado connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mustermann some visible discomfort.
The strikes coming from Culpado are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Culpado stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Culpado closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Culpado.

Culpado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Culpado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Culpado seems content to control.

Culpado seems to be looking for submissions.
Mustermann is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Culpado trying to pass the guard but Mustermann defending well.

Culpado seems to be working for a kimura but Mustermann defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Culpado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Culpado looks to land a combination but Mustermann avoids it well.
Culpado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Culpado tries to close the distance and clinch but Mustermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Mustermann as Culpado shoots in.
Mustermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mustermann throws a right hand that Culpado ducks under and follows up with a left that Culpado also avoids with ease.
Mustermann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustermann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Max Mustermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustermann misses with a looping right.
Mustermann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Mustermann misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Culpado or perhaps it was just good defense by Mustermann which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guto Culpado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustermann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guto Culpado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Culpado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mustermann.
Culpado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guto Culpado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Culpado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guto Culpado!
Guto Culpado is the new super heavyweight champion!