PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis deFunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilla has chosen boom!!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

deFunes
vs
Padilla

190 cm
25
204 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

188 cm
31
215 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Luis deFunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deFunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
deFunes delivers a nice body kick.
deFunes misses with an uppercut. Padilla saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by deFunes.
deFunes looks for the body kick but Padilla saw that one coming.
deFunes throws a wild body kick that Padilla sees coming a mile off.
deFunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Padilla moves into the clinch.
deFunes stalls.
deFunes is working Padilla over against the cage.
Padilla takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
deFunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Padilla's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes tries to throw a body punch but Padilla avoids it by throwing deFunes back against the cage.
deFunes tries a body shot but Padilla blocks it.
Padilla stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Padilla tries for a takedown. No joy.
deFunes has Padilla pressed against the cage.
deFunes misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from deFunes fails to land.
deFunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
deFunes lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for deFunes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla tries to score a body lock takedown but deFunes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
deFunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
Padilla wants to get back to striking at distance but deFunes won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla.
deFunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
deFunes can't find room to land a body shot as Padilla controls the action.
deFunes working aggressively here.
deFunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from deFunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from deFunes.
A hook to the body from deFunes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla.
deFunes throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla tries for a takedown but deFunes manages to get underhooks.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Padilla.
A short left from deFunes.
deFunes misses with a body punch.
deFunes tries to throw a body punch but Padilla avoids it by throwing deFunes back against the cage.
deFunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Padilla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
deFunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Padilla or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on deFunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Padilla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by deFunes after a bit of a struggle.
Padilla tries to pull guard but deFunes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from deFunes.
Padilla pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for deFunes to work.
deFunes prevents the takedown attempt.
deFunes misses with some punches.
deFunes lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
deFunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Padilla being controlled against the cage.
Padilla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but deFunes is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
deFunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
Padilla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. deFunes smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis deFunes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Padilla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Padilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but deFunes circles away.
Padilla shoots in looking for a takedown. deFunes tries to sprawl out of it but Padilla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. deFunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
deFunes jabs at Padilla's body.
Padilla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by deFunes.
deFunes scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla shoots in looking for a takedown. deFunes tries to sprawl out of it but Padilla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. deFunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Padilla.
Padilla is breathing heavily.
Padilla sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
deFunes tries a head kick but it misses.
deFunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
deFunes throws the kick towards the body but Padilla avoids it.
deFunes cracks the inside of Padilla's front leg.

deFunes clinches up with Padilla and pushes him back against the cage.
deFunes lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on deFunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
deFunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.

Padilla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Padilla is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Padilla.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for deFunes.
Padilla goes for a takedown attempt but deFunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

deFunes gets tackled into the cage by Padilla. Padilla maintains the clinch.
deFunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, deFunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
deFunes misses with a punch to the body.
deFunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
deFunes working aggressively here.
deFunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
deFunes taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes scores with a shoulder strike.
deFunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
deFunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
deFunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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

Padilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with deFunes, pushing him back against the cage.
deFunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
A short right from deFunes on the inside.
deFunes looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from deFunes fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Padilla blocks an uppercut.
deFunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
deFunes tries to work over Padilla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
deFunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Padilla can do to turn this around?
deFunes stops a takedown attempt from Padilla.
deFunes is leaning against Padilla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
deFunes misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Padilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
deFunes controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis deFunes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

deFunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Padilla crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from deFunes - the referee stops the clock and Padilla gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says deFunes. Padilla manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Padilla throws a body punch but deFunes moves out of range.
Luis deFunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Padilla moves out of range of the body kick.

deFunes lands a big head kick that sends Padilla tumbling to the mat! deFunes takes a step backwards and waves Padilla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!

deFunes closes the distance and pushes Padilla back into the cage.
Padilla is working for takedown but deFunes is calmly controlling the position for now.
deFunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
deFunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Padilla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by deFunes after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from deFunes.
Padilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Padilla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. deFunes smiles and moves away.
Luis deFunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Padilla.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deFunes throws a front kick that sends Padilla stumbling back into the cage.
Luis deFunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
deFunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
deFunes misses with a head kick.
deFunes throws a body kick that misses.
Padilla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

deFunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from deFunes.
Padilla has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from deFunes.
deFunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
deFunes lands with a right to the head.
Padilla goes for a takedown attempt but deFunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robin Padilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis deFunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
deFunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Padilla's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Padilla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

deFunes closes the distance and clinches.
Padilla blocks a body shot from deFunes.
deFunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Padilla backwards.
Padilla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. deFunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
deFunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Padilla is trying to drag deFunes to the mat but deFunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Padilla tries for a takedown. No joy.
deFunes misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Padilla misses with a body punch.
deFunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Padilla tries to score a body lock takedown but deFunes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
deFunes misses with some punches.
Padilla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. deFunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deFunes has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis deFunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for deFunes, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis deFunes!
Luis deFunes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.