PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumar Lumines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sixela Mandapat (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.

Lumines
vs
Mandapat

195 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumar Lumines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sixela Mandapat!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandapat fails with the takedown.
Mandapat scores with a decent looking hook.
Lumines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mandapat is fending him off so far but Lumines persists. Nope, Mandapat circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumines throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mandapat.

It looks like Sixela Mandapat has been cut.
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!
Lumines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandapat is looking to clinch but Lumines is avoiding it.

Lumines gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lumines breaks from the clinch.
Lumines looks to throw a body kick
and Mandapat counters with a left and a right that stings Lumines.
Lumines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mandapat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mandapat duly obliges.

It looks like Jumar Lumines has been cut.
Jumar Lumines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lumines fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mandapat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lumines tries to pull guard but Mandapat holds him up against the cage and eventually Lumines drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mandapat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lumines goes for a takedown attempt but Mandapat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lumines.

Mandapat moves into the clinch.
Mandapat looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mandapat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandapat misses with a double jab.
Lumines misses with a hook
and Lumines takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lumines with a poor takedown

and Mandapat counters by moving into the clinch.
Lumines stalling.
Mandapat gets underhooks to prevent Lumines's takedown attempt.
Lumines is breathing heavily.
Lumines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandapat just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mandapat pulls Lumines into guard.
Mandapat trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mandapat throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lumines stopping the sweep attempt from Mandapat.
Mandapat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandapat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mandapat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mandapat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lumines manages to get himself to full guard.

Lumines is looking for a triangle but Mandapat pushes his legs off easily.

Lumines looking for subs off his back but Mandapat has passed one foot through into half guard.

Mandapat stands up and beckons Lumines to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mandapat moves into the clinch successfully.

Mandapat breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Mandapat.
Lumines shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandapat sprawls well. He's pushed Lumines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lumines fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandapat misses with a double jab.
Mandapat stuffs the takedown attempt from Lumines. Lumines gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sixela Mandapat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mandapat clinches up against the cage.
Lumines misses with a knee strike.
Mandapat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lumines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lumines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mandapat leaning against his opponent.
Lumines jumps guard but Mandapat stands there with Lumines around his waist. Lumines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Lumines pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandapat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lumines keeping moving, preventing Mandapat from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumines wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mandapat manages to pass to side control.
Lumines trying to control but Mandapat postures up.

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.
Mandapat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Mandapat stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lumines tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandapat swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines swats away the attempt to clinch by Mandapat.
Lumines lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Lumines.
Sixela Mandapat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lumines misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lumines wants to clinch but Mandapat slips to the side

and Mandapat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lumines jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mandapat walks away with a smile on his face. Lumines gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lumines shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandapat but Mandapat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandapat throws a nice looking combination but Lumines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lumines tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mandapat counters with a series of strikes. Lumines will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mandapat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mandapat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lumines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mandapat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mandapat thuds a left hand into Lumines's body.
Mandapat misses with a takedown attempt - Lumines sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lumines avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mandapat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lumines stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lumines wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandapat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sixela Mandapat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lumines misses with a takedown attempt - Mandapat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lumines lands a front kick.
Lumines shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandapat sprawls well. He's pushed Lumines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandapat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lumines but Lumines pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandapat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lumines circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mandapat forces Lumines back against the cage and clinches.
Lumines is working for takedown but Mandapat is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumar Lumines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lumines is pressed up against the cage. Mandapat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lumines down to the mat. Lumines avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mandapat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lumines shoots in but Mandapat avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lumines shoots in and gets a takedown into Mandapat's guard.
Lumines wants to control from the top but Mandapat keeps moving.
Mandapat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lumines is refusing to be controlled, as Mandapat sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumines wants to improve his position but Mandapat is controlling well.
Mandapat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mandapat content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumines is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sixela Mandapat.
Mandapat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lumines swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lumines gets a clinch.
Mandapat goes for a takedown attempt but Lumines pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lumines tries to clinch but Mandapat is having none of it.
Sixela Mandapat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lumines breaks from the clinch.
Mandapat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lumines holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mandapat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lumines is trying to drag Mandapat to the mat but Mandapat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Mandapat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandapat shoots in and drives through. Lumines sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumar Lumines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandapat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sixela Mandapat!