PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Cupitmasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucho Libre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doctor Cupitmasha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cupitmasha
vs
Lucho Libre

173 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doctor Cupitmasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucho Libre!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha misses with a takedown

and Libre counters by clinching up.

Libre has hold of one of Cupitmasha's legs. Cupitmasha is fighting the takedown attempt but Libre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Libre with a nice head shot there.
Libre throws a strike but Cupitmasha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Libre looking for a guillotine here but Cupitmasha defends easily.

Libre is looking for a triangle but Cupitmasha pushes his legs off easily.

Libre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cupitmasha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Libre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cupitmasha uses it to pass to side control.
Cupitmasha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Libre keeps working.
Libre is trying to get back to half guard.
Libre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cupitmasha's best efforts.

Libre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Libre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cupitmasha is stalling in the full guard.
Libre keeping full guard, as Cupitmasha tries to pass.
Cupitmasha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Libre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cupitmasha is aware though and is defending well.

Libre looking for a guillotine here but Cupitmasha defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.
Cupitmasha working some strikes from top position.
Cupitmasha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Cupitmasha wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Libre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cupitmasha shoots for a double leg takedown but Libre sprawls well. He's pushed Cupitmasha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Cupitmasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cupitmasha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Libre on his heels. He'll look to pass Libre's guard now, I'm sure.
Libre keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.

Libre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cupitmasha defends well.

Libre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.
Libre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cupitmasha lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cupitmasha wants to pass the guard but Libre is keeping the position.
Libre keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.

Libre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cupitmasha is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cupitmasha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Libre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Libre is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucho Libre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cupitmasha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Libre smiles and moves away.
Cupitmasha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libre as he avoids it easily.
Cupitmasha shoots for a takedown but Libre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Cupitmasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Libre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Libre thows a huge punch but Cupitmasha dodges it nicely.
Cupitmasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Libre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to kick Libre off but Libre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cupitmasha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cupitmasha wants to get back to full guard but Libre has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libre landing strikes from the mount and Cupitmasha is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Libre working Cupitmasha over with strikes here.
Libre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Libre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cupitmasha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Libre unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Libre lands a nice shot to the head.
Libre with the ground and pound from mount.
Cupitmasha tries to lock up and control but Libre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Libre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Cupitmasha is rocked!

Libre goes for an armbar but Cupitmasha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cupitmasha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Libre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Libre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cupitmasha has passed into half guard!
Libre is trying to stand back up but Cupitmasha is controlling him

Libre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cupitmasha pulls his head out easily.
Cupitmasha drops an elbow to the side of Libre's head.

Libre actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Cupitmasha there.

Cupitmasha wants to work for an arm triangle but Libre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libre wants to get back to his feet.
Libre is refusing to be controlled, as Cupitmasha sits in half guard.
Cupitmasha scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Cupitmasha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Libre is just riding it out for now. Cupitmasha eventually gives up the hold.
Cupitmasha is looking to take a break and control but Libre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cupitmasha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha is taking a breather. Libre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Libre trying to control from the bottom.

Libre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cupitmasha pulls his head out easily.

Libre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Libre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Libre has hold of Cupitmasha's hands but Cupitmasha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cupitmasha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Cupitmasha seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucho Libre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Libre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cupitmasha.

Cupitmasha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cupitmasha is trying to control. Libre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Libre looking for submissions off his back.

Cupitmasha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Libre sees it coming and defends easily.
Libre misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cupitmasha.
Libre trying to control here.
Libre wants to improve his position but Cupitmasha is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Libre works to full guard.

Libre looking for a guillotine here but Cupitmasha defends easily.
Libre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Libre is working from the bottom.
Libre pulls Cupitmasha in close to his closed guard and prevents Cupitmasha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Libre keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Libre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Libre is looking for a triangle but Cupitmasha pushes his legs off easily.
Cupitmasha is working Libre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Libre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Libre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cupitmasha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cupitmasha throwing strikes from guard but Libre blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha tries to free his leg and advance position but Libre is retaining full guard.

Libre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Libre keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
Cupitmasha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Libre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cupitmasha passes into half guard.
Libre is staying active underneath Cupitmasha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Libre is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cupitmasha jumps into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha trying to control the action but Libre is working from the bottom.
Libre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucho Libre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cupitmasha trying to control from half guard but Libre is working away.
Cupitmasha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Libre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Libre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Libre is working from the bottom.

Libre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cupitmasha frees his head nicely. Oh but Libre has switched to an armbar! Cupitmasha is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucho Libre!