PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 6055 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kata (ranked 6144 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lacplesis
vs
Kata

180 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Kata!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kata is just out of range.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Kata moves out of range.
Kata connects with a leg kick. Lacplesis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lacplesis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kata missing with knees to the body.
Kata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacplesis is keeping busy.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Kata.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Kata wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacplesis won't allow it.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis blocks an elbow strike.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Kata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kata's gas tank.
Kata has had enough of the clinch but Lacplesis keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Kata is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lacplesis is defending well for now.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Kata pushes off an throws an elbow but Lacplesis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from Kata, against the cage.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from Kata.
Kata throws an elbow but it misses.
Kata wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacplesis won't allow it.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kata misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacplesis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis gets through Kata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacplesis is working Kata over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacplesis is keeping busy.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis avoids the elbow strike from Kata, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Kata looks winded!
Kata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kata takes a shot to the head.
Kata tries to break the clinch but Lacplesis is controlling the position.
Lacplesis has Kata pressed against the cage, preventing Kata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Kata's ribcage. Kata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Kata.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katas head.
Kata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kata missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Lacplesis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kata working hard to break the clinch.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Kata missing with knees to the body.
Kata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kata tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacplesis avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacplesis is keeping busy.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from Kata.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Kata pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kata.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Kata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacplesis avoids it.
Kata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacplesis cracks Kata with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Kata looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis 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.

Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kata slips under a jab.
Kata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Lacplesis instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kata.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from Kata.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lacplesis as Kata tries to tie him up.
Kata creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katas head.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Kata's ribcage. Kata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katas head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis pushes Kata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis is leaning against Kata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kata is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Kata takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Kata misses with an elbow over the top.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis gets through Kata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis is leaning against Kata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kata backwards.

Kata is rocked!
Kata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacplesis avoids it.
Kata is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Kata seems to have recovered his senses.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Kata throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lacplesis dodges an elbow strike from Kata.
Lacplesis avoids a wild elbow strike from Kata.
Kata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis works on Kata's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is leaning against Kata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kata backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kata with a big uppercut! Kata tries to clinch up but Lacplesis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kata to the mat! Kata covers up and Lacplesis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Humors Lacplesis!