PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Peter Faup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nisus Rondas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Faup
vs
Nisus Rondas

201 cm
27
278 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

205 cm
27
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Good chin

World class MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Faup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nisus Rondas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rondas takes a swing at Faup's ribcage but misses.
Rondas blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup lands with a hook. Rondas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rondas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Faup throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Faup uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rondas.
Faup is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rondas.
Faup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Rondas tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faup moves out of range as Rondas strikes.
Nisus Rondas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faup sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Rondas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Rondas moves out of range easily.
Rondas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faup takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faup is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rondas. That's going to slow Faup down.
Rondas throws out a powerful jab.
Rondas misses with a straight left.
Rondas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faup.
Rondas blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rondas. Rondas obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faup misses with a low kick.
Faup throws a nice head kick!
Rondas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rondas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rondas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFaup.
Faup throws a head kick but Rondas moves out of range.
Rondas looks for the body kick but Faup saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisus Rondas dominated that round.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rondas throws a lazy uppercut
and Faup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rondas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faup.
Faup lands with a kick to the temple. Rondas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Nisus Rondas has been cut.
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Faup's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faup takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rondas looks to score with a jab to the body but Faup is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Faup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faup manages to avoid it.
Rondas avoids the head kick by Faup.
Rondas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rondas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rondas lands a head kick. Faup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faup sets himself, and Rondas steps forward looking for the clinch! Faup avoids it this time.
Faup moves away from the strike by Rondas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Faup crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rondas - the referee stops the clock and Faup gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rondas. Faup manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rondas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rondas.
Rondas thumps Faup with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondas. Faup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rondas blocks a head kick by Faup.
Rondas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faup.
Rondas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rondas.
Rondas throws a push kick but Faup slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rondas.
Rondas cracks the inside of Faup's front leg.
Rondas misses with an uppercut

and Faup counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faup tries to circle away but Rondas has him pinned against the ropes.
Rondas trying to control the position but instead, Faup has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rondas into the ropes.

Faup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rondas moves forwards but Faup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nisus Rondas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rondas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rondas scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisus Rondas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nisus Rondas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That kick from Rondas tenderised Faup's leg. Faup is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rondas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faup at a distance.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Faup throws a head kick but Rondas moves out of range.
Rondas thuds his shin into the meat of Faup's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup throws a head kick but Rondas moves out of range.
Rondas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Faup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rondas lands a leg kick that knocks Faup off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faup slips under a jab.
Rondas doesn't manage to clinch there - Faup circles away.
Nice defenses there by Faup.
Jab, jab by Rondas - just one landing.
Rondas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rondas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faup.
Both fighters circling a little - Rondas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rondas. Rondas obviously looking to wear him down.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rondas looks for the body kick but Faup saw that one coming.
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nisus Rondas 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.
Rondas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rondas misses the shot to the body.
Faup misses with a left hand
and Rondas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faup uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Faup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rondas misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Rondas moves out of range easily.
Rondas avoids the head kick by Faup.
Rondas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nisus Rondas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rondas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nisus Rondas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nisus Rondas thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).