PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipo Lakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Souver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lakopa comes to the cage accompanied by Armaggedon. Souver has chosen Eminem - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Ben Souver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lakopa
vs
Souver

200 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner
//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filipo Lakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Souver!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakopa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipo Lakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Souver is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lakopa.
Lakopa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Souver blocks the body kick.
Lakopa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souver doesn't seem bothered though.
Souver tries to move into range but Lakopa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Ben Souver has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakopa scores with a jab to the head.
Souver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souver looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lakopa.
Lakopa scores with a jab to the body.
Lakopa lands a right hook to the body.
Souver blocks a head kick by Lakopa.
Lakopa looks to land a combination but Souver avoids it well.
Lakopa throws a right hand that Souver ducks under and follows up with a left that Souver also avoids with ease.
Lakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lakopa lands a right hook to the body.
Lakopa thumps Souver with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakopa connects with a leg kick. Souver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lakopa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lakopa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from Lakopa.
Lakopa stalks Souver and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souver's face. Souver staggers backwards, shaken.
Filipo Lakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakopa throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lakopa. That's going to slow Souver down.
Souver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lakopa cracks a nice hook into Souver's ribs.
Souver slips a jab and a cross from Lakopa.
Lakopa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lakopa lands a jab-cross combination.
Lakopa connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch combination from Lakopa misses.
Lakopa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souver is defended easily by Lakopa.
Lakopa is looking to wear down Souver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Souver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakopa.
Souver dives in and grabs Lakopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lakopa pushes down on Souver's head and hops out.
Filipo Lakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Souver.
Lakopa throws a nice head kick!
Lakopa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Souver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lakopa can pounce on him.

Souver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lakopa quickly recovers to half guard.

Souver is trying to work for a kimura but Lakopa is defending well.
Souver tries to pass to full mount but Lakopa defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souver wants to take a breather but Lakopa is having none of it.
Souver prevents Lakopa from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souver trying to control from half guard but Lakopa is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Souver.
Lakopa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lakopa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lakopa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Lakopa finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakopa lands a jab to Souver's midsection.
Lakopa throws a head kick but Souver moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lakopa throws a nice looking combination but Souver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filipo Lakopa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Souver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lakopa throws a sloppy head kick and Souver moves out of range easily.
Souver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakopa swivels and escapes.
Danga de danga de dang - Lakopa scores with a four punch combination!
Lakopa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakopa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lakopa scores with a body shot.
Lakopa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Souver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakopa swivels and escapes.
Lakopa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souver at a distance.

Lakopa drops Souver with a beautiful combination! Souver stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lakopa is looking for the KO!

Souver is rocked!
Lakopa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Souver will feel that in the morning.
Lakopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souver can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lakopa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Souver is still on wobbly legs! Can Lakopa finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Lakopa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lakopa.
Souver seems to have recovered his senses.
Souver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakopa sprawls well. Lakopa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souver gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipo Lakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Souver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakopa throws a front kick that sends Souver stumbling back into the cage.

Souver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lakopa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Souver is in Lakopa's guard.
Souver wants to control from the top but Lakopa keeps moving.
Souver looking to sit in guard and control but Lakopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Souver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lakopa passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Lakopa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lakopa connects with a right hand. Souver shakes it off.
Lakopa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souver's sensitive parts.
Filipo Lakopa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Lakopa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That has opened up Ben Souver's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakopa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lakopa digs a good hook to Souver's body.

Lakopa lands a big head kick that sends Souver tumbling to the mat! Lakopa takes a step backwards and waves Souver back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakopa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lakopa connects with a leg kick. Souver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lakopa lands with a shot to the body.
Lakopa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Lakopa.
Souver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lakopa cracks Souver with a good jab.
Lakopa lands with a shot to the body.
Souver shoots in looking for a takedown but Lakopa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souver's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Souver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Souver fails with the takedown
letting Lakopa counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakopa throws a right hand that Souver ducks under and follows up with a left that Souver also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Lakopa misses.

Souver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souver showed some decent athleticism there.
Souver is looking to take a break and control but Lakopa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lakopa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lakopa tries to get out of the position.

Souver is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lakopa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lakopa keeping moving, preventing Souver from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Filipo Lakopa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Souver's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lakopa.
Lakopa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lakopa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lakopa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lakopa is looking to slow Souver down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lakopa.

Lakopa lands a big head kick that sends Souver tumbling to the mat! Lakopa takes a step backwards and waves Souver back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Souver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Souver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lakopa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Souver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lakopa. That snapped Souver's head back.
Lakopa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souver fails with the takedown
and Lakopa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lakopa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souver somewhat.
Lakopa throws a series of punches but Souver moves out of range.
Lakopa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lakopa - that will leave a mark!
Lakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lakopa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souver.
Filipo Lakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Souver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lakopa.
Lakopa cracks Souver with a good jab.
Souver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lakopa tries to avoid it but Souver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lakopa to the ground. Lakopa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souver avoids the head kick by Lakopa.
Lakopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souver fails to land the takedown.
Lakopa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Souver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lakopa counters with a thumping low kick.
Lakopa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lakopa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lakopa lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Souver checks a low kick from Lakopa.

Lakopa gets caught flat footed, as Souver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souver looking to pass the guard.
Lakopa wants to stand and escape but Souver is having none of it.
Souver tries to free his leg and advance position but Lakopa is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Filipo Lakopa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lakopa lands with a nice body punch.
Souver is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lakopa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lakopa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Souver will feel that in the morning.
Lakopa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Souver blocks the body kick.

Souver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Souver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lakopa keeping moving, preventing Souver from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filipo Lakopa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lakopa, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipo Lakopa!
After winning the bout, Filipo Lakopa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.