PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Cupitmasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Torres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cupitmasha
vs
Torres

173 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

175 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonas Torres!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cupitmasha feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Cupitmasha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cupitmasha throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cupitmasha throwing strikes but missing.
Cupitmasha postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres has momentary wrist control but Cupitmasha slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupitmasha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Cupitmasha drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cupitmasha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cupitmasha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to keep Cupitmasha in close.
Cupitmasha's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Doctor Cupitmasha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Cupitmasha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torres's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cupitmasha tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Cupitmasha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to control the position but Cupitmasha postures up.
Cupitmasha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Doctor Cupitmasha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Cupitmasha scores with a takedown into Torres's guard.
Cupitmasha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cupitmasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cupitmasha looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Doctor Cupitmasha just wasn't active enough.

Cupitmasha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard.
Cupitmasha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Cupitmasha in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Cupitmasha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cupitmasha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Cupitmasha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cupitmasha seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Cupitmasha is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cupitmasha to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torres moves into full guard.
Cupitmasha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Cupitmasha is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Doctor Cupitmasha just wasn't active enough.

Torres tries to sprawl but Cupitmasha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cupitmasha throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torres won't allow Cupitmasha to pass to mount.
Cupitmasha trying to control from Torres's half guard. Torres has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cupitmasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cupitmasha content to stall in guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Doctor Cupitmasha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Cupitmasha feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Cupitmasha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Cupitmasha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cupitmasha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cupitmasha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cupitmasha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?

Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Cupitmasha.
Well, if Cupitmasha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to improve his position but Cupitmasha is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Doctor Cupitmasha just wasn't active enough.

Cupitmasha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Cupitmasha is now in Torres's guard.
Cupitmasha throws a big elbow that misses.
Cupitmasha throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
Cupitmasha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Cupitmasha wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Cupitmasha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Cupitmasha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torres, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Doctor Cupitmasha just wasn't active enough.

Cupitmasha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torres to the mat! Torres manages to get full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Cupitmasha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cupitmasha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Cupitmasha!