PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shoupp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peta Stijakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoupp's entrance music is Send The Pain Below. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shoupp
vs
Stijakovic

188 cm
27
245 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

210 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Shoupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peta Stijakovic!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stijakovic moves away from the strike by Shoupp.
Stijakovic fails with the takedown

and Shoupp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoupp.
Shoupp throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stijakovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shoupp trying to control but Stijakovic is working from the bottom.
Shoupp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shoupp wants to pass the guard but Stijakovic is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Shoupp has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shoupp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoupp is looking to work some ground and pound but Stijakovic has wrist control.
Shoupp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stijakovic has his hands on Shoupp's head, controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stijakovic fails with the takedown

and Shoupp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stijakovic's guard.
Shoupp preventing the sweep.
Shoupp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shoupp wants to control from the top but Stijakovic keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoupp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shoupp is stalling in the full guard.
Shoupp wants to control from the top but Stijakovic keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stijakovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shoupp.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stijakovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shoupp counters with a stiff right hand.
Alex Shoupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peta Stijakovic.
Shoupp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stijakovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Stijakovic.
Stijakovic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Shoupp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stijakovic's guard.
Stijakovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoupp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stijakovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shoupp content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shoupp thows a huge punch but Stijakovic dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoupp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stijakovic wants to stand back up but Shoupp manages to pass into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoupp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stijakovic keeps working.
Shoupp misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shoupp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Stijakovic has his takedown stuffed

and Shoupp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stijakovic!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shoupp in side control, throwing shots but Stijakovic defends.
Shoupp moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stijakovic is not content to let Shoupp control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shoupp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shoupp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stijakovic can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stijakovic looks to move to half guard but instead Shoupp has passed into mount! Damn!
Shoupp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stijakovic can't escape the position.
Shoupp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Shoupp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stijakovic is squirming around, avoiding Shoupp's attempts to control the action.
Shoupp throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Shoupp landing strikes from the mount and Stijakovic is in trouble!
Shoupp lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoupp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shoupp working the ground and pound effectively.
Stijakovic is bucking up trying to escape but Shoupp cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stijakovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Shoupp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A big strike lands for Shoupp! That's really hurt Stijakovic and he's turned his back - Shoupp keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Shoupp jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Shoupp!
Alex Shoupp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.