PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serafim Lupei (ranked 420 p4p, 427 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 57 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Traveller's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Astro Traveller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Serafim Lupei's chin.

Lupei
vs
Traveller

184 cm
34
191
23 - 14 - 0

175 cm
33
187
15 - 12 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Altitude Clothing

Heavy Metal Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupei tries to clinch but Traveller is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lupei. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traveller. That did some damage!
Lupei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Traveller takes one on the button.
Traveller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei throwing a counter right hand but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.

Lupei pushes Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Traveller controls his hands.
Lupei tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.

Traveller manages to break the clinch.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traveller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Traveller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
Traveller throws out a counter right but Lupei avoids it with no problem.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traveller.

Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei has Traveller pressed against the cage.
Lupei slows down the pace here.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Traveller tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
A short uppercut from Traveller.
Traveller lands an uppercut.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Traveller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei has Traveller pressed against the cage, preventing Traveller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lupei digs a right hand into Traveller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traveller's gas tank.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travellers head.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Traveller.

Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Traveller is looking to slow Lupei down with leg kicks.
Lupei moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Traveller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traveller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lupei's head.
Traveller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Traveller misses with a body shot.
Lupei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traveller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Traveller.
Lupei walks into a jab.
Traveller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Traveller, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Traveller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Traveller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lupei looking to slow down the pace here.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Traveller pushes Lupei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traveller's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.

Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Traveller tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Traveller tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Traveller throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Traveller tests Lupei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Traveller pushes him off.
Traveller misses with a body kick.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Traveller.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lupei moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Traveller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lupei moves in looking to clinch but Traveller pushes him off.
Lupei throws a nice looking combination but Traveller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lupei takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Traveller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Lupei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Traveller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lupei checks a leg kick nicely.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Traveller blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch
and Traveller counters with a nice uppercut.
Traveller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lupei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Traveller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Traveller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traveller feints a counter leg kick.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Traveller looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Traveller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lupei, as that shot connected.
Traveller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei tries to clinch up but Traveller circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lupei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch up.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei slips a straight right by Traveller.
Lupei lands a right hook to the body.
Traveller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traveller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Traveller throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traveller throws a jab when Lupei was well out of range.
Lupei throws a quick counter kick to the body but Traveller avoids it.
Lupei catches Traveller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Traveller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei slips a jab from Traveller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Traveller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traveller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Traveller walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Traveller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Traveller keeps it at a distance.
Traveller misses with a straight left.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Traveller misses with an uppercut.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Lupei.
Traveller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Traveller moves out of range easily.
Traveller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Traveller with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lupei.
Lupei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traveller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Travellers head.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei is working Traveller over against the cage.
Traveller wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Traveller is breathing heavily.
Lupei pushes Traveller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Lupei.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traveller or not.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traveller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Good body shot from Lupei.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Lupei is struggling to control the position.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei tries to work over Traveller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Traveller tenderised Lupei's leg. Lupei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Traveller throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Traveller.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traveller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traveller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lupei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lupei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Lupei rushes Traveller and presses him up against the cage.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Traveller avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Traveller can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Traveller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Traveller on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traveller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Traveller.
Traveller prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Lupei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lupei is trying to stall.

Lupei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lupei lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei takes a swing at Traveller's ribcage but misses.
Traveller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands the left hand.
Traveller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Traveller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Traveller misses with a hook.
Traveller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lupei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traveller throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traveller.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traveller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lupei momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lupei - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Traveller down.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Traveller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Traveller counters with an inside leg kick.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei works over Traveller's head and body with a nice combination.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traveller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Lupei.
Traveller lands a jab-cross combination.
Lupei wants to slow Traveller down by chopping away at his legs.
Traveller scores with a nice right hand.
Lupei lands a leg kick that knocks Traveller off balance momentarily.
Traveller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Traveller is avoiding it.
Traveller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traveller misses with a looping left.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traveller misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traveller throws out the jab.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei cracks Traveller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lupei throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
Traveller throws a big shot that misses.
Traveller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
Traveller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a solid body kick.
Lupei blocks a jab.
Lupei throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Traveller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Lupei clinches up with Traveller and pushes him back against the cage.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Traveller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Lupei gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lupei jumps guard but Traveller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.