PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Lapid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myron Obusan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lapid
vs
Obusan

180 cm
20
160 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

NEMESIS CAGE CLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lito Lapid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obusan throws a push kick but Lapid slaps the foot to one side.
Obusan throws a right and a left that Lapid avoids nicely.
Lito Lapid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obusan as he jumps to the side.

Lapid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Lapid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obusan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapid.
Lapid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obusan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Lapid is looking for a kimura here.

Lapid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lapid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obusan has managed to free his arm - good work.

Obusan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapid.
Obusan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lapid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.

Lapid is looking for a kimura here.

Lapid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Obusan tries to kick Lapid off but Lapid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lapid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lapid is working for a kimura but Obusan is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapid is pressing down on Obusan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obusan is holding on for now.

Lapid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obusan sees it coming and defends easily.

Obusan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapid.

Lapid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obusan has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obusan wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lapid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obusan has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lapid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lapid is working for a kimura but Obusan is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obusan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lapid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lapid somewhat.
Lapid closes the distance and clinches up with Obusan, looking for a takedown. Lapid pushes Obusan against the cage but Obusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Obusan throws a looping overhand right but Lapid ducks down to avoid it.
Obusan throws a shot from downtown. Lapid moves away and avoids it.
Lapid misses with a takedown attempt
and Obusan counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Lapid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lapid feints and as Obusan raises his hands in defense, Lapid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obusan is looking to stand up but Lapid isn't so interested in that idea.
Lapid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obusan is keeping the position for now.
Obusan wants to stand but Lapid is controlling the position.

Lapid drops back looking for a leg! Obusan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obusan manages to kick Lapid off! Lapid jumps back into Obusan's guard.
Obusan is breathing heavily.

Lapid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapid tries to free his leg and advance position but Obusan is retaining full guard.
Lapid stops Obusan from standing up.

Lapid drops back looking for a leg! Obusan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obusan manages to kick Lapid off! Lapid jumps back into Obusan's guard.

Lapid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lapid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Obusan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lapid has Obusan in his guard.

That's two 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.

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

Obusan stands up and waves to Lapid to follow him.
Lapid slips a jab and a cross from Obusan.
Lapid misses with a takedown attempt - Obusan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapid misses with a takedown attempt
and Obusan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obusan looks to land a right hand but Lapid moved out of range.
Lapid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obusan swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obusan throws an overhand right that lands on Lapid's shoulder, as Lapid tries to avoid the shot.

Obusan tries to sprawl but Lapid drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lapid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Obusan is just riding it out for now. Lapid eventually gives up the hold.

Lapid seems to be working for a kimura but Obusan defends the submission attempt.
Lapid wants to free his trapped foot but Obusan is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Obusan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapid.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lapid is working for a kimura but Obusan is defending it quite comfortably.

Lapid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obusan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lapid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Myron Obusan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lapid gets a takedown into half guard.

Lapid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obusan defends it well.

Obusan has one foot on Lapid's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lapid gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lapid shoots in for a takedown but Obusan shows good takedown defense.
Lapid has his takedown stuffed
and Obusan counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Lapid has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Myron Obusan!