PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Cipao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Muay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cipao
vs
Muay

183 cm
24
191 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Cipao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thai Muay!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Muay takes the fight into the clinch.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muay lands a damaging elbow.
Cipao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muay obliges.
Muay gets underhooks to prevent Cipao's takedown attempt.
Muay with a knee to the head.
Muay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muay with a knee to the head.
Muay connects with a knee to the head.
Muay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cipao is breathing heavily.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muay.
Muay lands a knee to the head.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cipao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay lands a knee to the head.
Muay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cipao takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Muay pushes Cipao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muay gets underhooks to prevent Cipao's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Cipao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Muay.
Muay with a knee to the head.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muay leaning against his opponent.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cipao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cipao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Muay moves into the clinch.
Muay landing knees to the body.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Muay.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay has Cipao pressed against the cage.
Cipao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muay fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Muay moves into the clinch.
Muay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Muay lands a knee to the body.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Muay crunches a lovely knee into Cipao's ribcage.
Muay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cipao takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Muay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Muay obliges.
Muay lands an elbow that stopped Cipao in his tracks for a moment.
Muay stalls.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay lands an elbow inside.
Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Muay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cipao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muay crunches a lovely knee into Cipao's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Muay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Muay moves into the clinch successfully.
Muay has Cipao pushed against the cage.
Muay landing knees to the body.
Cipao can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muay.
Muay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cipao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muay lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cipao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muay connects with a knee to the head.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Muay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muay crunches a lovely knee into Cipao's ribcage.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muay slowing the pace effectively.
Muay lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cipao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muay is stalling here.
Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Cipao takes an elbow to the temple.
Muay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay landing knees to the body.
Muay scores with a knee to the head.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cipao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muay taking a breather.
Muay tries to throw a body punch but Cipao avoids it by throwing Muay back against the cage.
Muay with a knee to the head.
Muay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muay with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muay.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muay.
Cipao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muay prevents it.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cipao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cipao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cipao's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muay.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muay lands a nice uppercut.
Cipao letting Muay take a breather here.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cipao goes for a takedown in the clinch but Muay prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Cipao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muay lands a knee to the head.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Muay lands an elbow that stopped Cipao in his tracks for a moment.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cipao has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muay.
Muay lands a damaging elbow.
Muay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Muay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cipao wants a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cipao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muay scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thai Muay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Muay has Cipao up against the cage in a clinch.
Muay is trying to maintain a safe position but Cipao gets an underhook and turns Muay into the cage.
Muay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muay landing knees to the body.
Muay working Cipao over with knees to the body.
Muay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cipao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muay connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Muay.
Cipao letting Muay take a breather here.
Muay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cipao takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muay lands a nice knee to the body.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muay lands a good knee to the midsection. Cipao won't want to take too many of those.
Muay landing knees to the head.
Muay lands a good knee to the midsection. Cipao won't want to take too many of those.
Muay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Muay with a knee to the head.
Muay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muay leaning against his opponent.
Cipao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thai Muay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cipao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muay scores with a head kick.
Michal Cipao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cipao keeps the fight on the outside.

Cipao gets tackled into the cage by Muay. Muay maintains the clinch.
Muay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cipao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cipao tries for a takedown but Muay manages to get underhooks.
Muay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thai Muay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cipao has Muay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Cipao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cipao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Muay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cipao takes an elbow to the temple.
Muay lands a good knee to the midsection. Cipao won't want to take too many of those.
Muay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cipao's face.
Muay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cipao.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cipao looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thai Muay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muay 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Muay!