PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Misual Lalpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalpa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek n Destroy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lalpa
vs
Knight

180 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 London, Misual Lalpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Knight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalpa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lalpa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knight wants to stand but Lalpa is controlling the position.
Lalpa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight wants to stand up but Lalpa is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Misual Lalpa just wasn't active enough.

Lalpa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lalpa trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.

Lalpa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lalpa shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalpa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Lalpa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Lalpa with that takedown attempt.
Knight leaves Lalpa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lalpa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalpa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lalpa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lalpa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Knight is not content to let Lalpa control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalpa stands up and beckons Knight to his feet.

Knight gets caught napping as Lalpa dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Knight looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lalpa stands up from Knight's guard - Lalpa perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misual Lalpa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lalpa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Misual Lalpa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalpa.

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

Lalpa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is not content to let Lalpa control the position.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalpa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lalpa is trying to work for a kimura but Knight is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa content to control rather than advance.

Lalpa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lalpa is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight is breathing heavily.

Lalpa seems to be looking for submissions.

Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Lalpa.

Lalpa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalpa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misual Lalpa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lalpa throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.

Lalpa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Lalpa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lalpa stands up and beckons Knight to join him on the feet.
Lalpa shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Lalpa's shoulder, as Lalpa tries to avoid the shot.
Knight misses with an uppercut

and Lalpa counters with a shoot takedown. Knight fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lalpa with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalpa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lalpa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lalpa trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Misual Lalpa just wasn't active enough.
Lalpa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalpa takes one to the side of the head.
Lalpa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misual Lalpa. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Lalpa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lalpa circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight swings widly with a right hand

and Lalpa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knight!

Lalpa stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lalpa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Lalpa is trying to pull guard but Knight turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lalpa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
Knight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lalpa avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Lalpa keeps him there for the moment.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
Lalpa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Misual Lalpa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lalpa keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lalpa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Lalpa tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Lalpa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Lalpa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalpa wants a takedown but no success here.
Lalpa avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lalpa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
Lalpa managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Misual Lalpa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lalpa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Misual Lalpa!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Misual Lalpa!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Misual Lalpa!

Misual Lalpa wins by unanimous decision!
Misual Lalpa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.