PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Play That Funky Music White Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saippua Kauppias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

That Funky Music White Boy
vs
Kauppias

175 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Play That Funky Music White Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saippua Kauppias!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauppias throws a lazy right hand but Music White Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kauppias is defended easily by Music White Boy.
Kauppias looks to score with a jab to the body but Music White Boy is just out of range.
Kauppias throws a low kick but Music White Boy avoids it.
Kauppias shoots in but Music White Boy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kauppias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kauppias attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Music White Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Music White Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Play That Funky Music White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saippua Kauppias.
Nice uppercut lands for Music White Boy. That snapped Kauppias's head back.
Music White Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Kauppias. Kauppias gets slowly back to his feet.

Music White Boy has managed to clinch.
Music White Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kauppias letting Music White Boy take a breather here.
Music White Boy lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Music White Boy lands a body shot.
A short right from Music White Boy.
Kauppias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Music White Boy is defending well.
Music White Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Music White Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Music White Boy.
Kauppias jumps guard but Music White Boy stands there with Kauppias around his waist. Kauppias gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kauppias tries for a takedown but Music White Boy manages to get underhooks.
Music White Boy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Music White Boy lands a body shot.
Music White Boy lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Music White Boy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Music White Boy avoids the elbow strike from Kauppias, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Music White Boy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias goes for a takedown attempt but Music White Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kauppias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Music White Boy defends it nicely.
Kauppias shoots in looking for a takedown but Music White Boy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kauppias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kauppias shoots in looking for a takedown. Music White Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Kauppias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Music White Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Music White Boy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Music White Boy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Music White Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kauppias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Music White Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Music White Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Music White Boy lands a jab to the nose.

Music White Boy gets caught napping as Kauppias dives in and scores a takedown. Music White Boy manages to retain guard.
Music White Boy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Music White Boy tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kauppias trying to control the position from guard on top but Music White Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Music White Boy looking to control.
Kauppias trying to control the position from guard on top but Music White Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kauppias throws a big elbow that misses.
Music White Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kauppias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Music White Boy is controlling Kauppias's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Music White Boy wants to stand and escape but Kauppias is having none of it.
Music White Boy controlling the position.
Kauppias cracks Music White Boy with a solid left hand.
Music White Boy keeping moving, preventing Kauppias from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias slips nicely into half guard.
Kauppias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Music White Boy defending well though.
Kauppias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Music White Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kauppias is thwarting Music White Boy's attempts to control the position.
Kauppias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Music White Boy has hold of Kauppias's hands but Kauppias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Music White Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauppias.
Music White Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kauppias on the ground.
Kauppias working Music White Boy over with strikes.
Kauppias is thwarting Music White Boy's attempts to control the position.
Music White Boy is staying active underneath Kauppias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Play That Funky Music White Boy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Music White Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kauppias.
Kauppias takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kauppias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kauppias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Music White Boy sprawls well. Music White Boy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kauppias gets slowly back to his feet.
Kauppias shoots in looking for a takedown. Music White Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Kauppias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Music White Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Music White Boy wants to clinch up but Kauppias keeps it at a distance.
Kauppias throws a low kick but it's checked well by Music White Boy.
Kauppias shoots in for a takedown but Music White Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Play That Funky Music White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saippua Kauppias.
Music White Boy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Play That Funky Music White Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kauppias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Music White Boy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kauppias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Music White Boy is fending him off so far but Kauppias persists. Nope, Music White Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
Play That Funky Music White Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kauppias misses with a straight left.
Music White Boy scores with a body shot.
No luck for Kauppias with that takedown attempt.
Music White Boy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kauppias shoots in for a double leg but Music White Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kauppias darts in looking for a takedown but Music White Boy gets double underhooks and turns Kauppias into the cage.
Music White Boy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Music White Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Music White Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Kauppias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Music White Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Music White Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kauppias's head backwards.
Music White Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kauppias circles away.
Kauppias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saippua Kauppias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Music White Boy finds it's way through Kauppias's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Music White Boy's waist but Music White Boy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kauppias off to one side.
A low kick from Kauppias misses
and Music White Boy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kauppias is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Music White Boy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Music White Boy is looking to clinch.
Music White Boy leaves Kauppias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Music White Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Music White Boy slips under a jab from Kauppias.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kauppias is defended easily by Music White Boy.
Kauppias takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left and a right from Music White Boy both land. Nice combination.
Music White Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kauppias circles away.
A jab from Kauppias misses.
Kauppias throws an off balance right hand
and Kauppias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kauppias shoots for a takedown but Music White Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Music White Boy is fending him off so far but Kauppias persists. Nope, Music White Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
Music White Boy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kauppias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Music White Boy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauppias.

Music White Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
Music White Boy has Kauppias pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Music White Boy.
Kauppias takes a shot to the head.
Music White Boy works on Kauppias's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Music White Boy scores with a shot to the side of Kauppias's head.
Music White Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias is trying to pull guard but Music White Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Music White Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Music White Boy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Music White Boy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kauppias.
Music White Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Music White Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kauppias tries to pull guard but Music White Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kauppias drops back down to his feet.
Music White Boy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Music White Boy on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kauppias goes for a takedown attempt but Music White Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Music White Boy clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Play That Funky Music White Boy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Music White Boy moves in looking to clinch but Kauppias pushes him off.
Music White Boy avoids the body shot from Kauppias.
Music White Boy digs a good body shot into Kauppias's ribs.
Kauppias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Music White Boy's waist but Music White Boy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kauppias off to one side.
Kauppias takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Music White Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kauppias.
Kauppias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kauppias dives in for a single leg takedown but Music White Boy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Play That Funky Music White Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saippua Kauppias.
Kauppias has Music White Boy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Music White Boy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kauppias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy pushes Kauppias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kauppias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Music White Boy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Music White Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Music White Boy pushes Kauppias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kauppias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Music White Boy lands a body shot.
Kauppias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Music White Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Kauppias is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Music White Boy lands with a left to the head.
Kauppias is still on wobbly legs! Can Music White Boy finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Music White Boy.
Kauppias takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Music White Boy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Music White Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Music White Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kauppias is trying to pull guard but Music White Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kauppias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Play That Funky Music White Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Music White Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kauppias is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Music White Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Music White Boy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Music White Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kauppias tries to work over Music White Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Music White Boy stalling in the clinch.
Kauppias is trying to pull guard but Music White Boy has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Music White Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left lands for Music White Boy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kauppias shoots for a takedown but Music White Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Music White Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Music White Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kauppias backwards.
Music White Boy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Music White Boy gets through Kauppias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Music White Boy stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Music White Boy.
A short right from Music White Boy on the inside.
Kauppias can't get the takedown.
Music White Boy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kauppias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Music White Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Music White Boy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Music White Boy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Music White Boy is leaning against Kauppias and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Music White Boy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kauppias up against the cage.
Music White Boy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kauppias letting Music White Boy take a breather here.
Saippua Kauppias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kauppias tries to pull guard but Music White Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Music White Boy stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Play That Funky Music White Boy.

Music White Boy closes the distance and pushes Kauppias back into the cage.
Music White Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kauppias tries to work over Music White Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Kauppias wants a takedown.
Music White Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kauppias backwards.
Music White Boy works on Kauppias's body with a couple of short punches.
Music White Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Music White Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Music White Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Music White Boy stops a takedown attempt from Kauppias.
Kauppias letting Music White Boy take a breather here.
Music White Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Music White Boy gets through Kauppias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Music White Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kauppias backwards.
Music White Boy stalls.
Nice body punch from Music White Boy - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Play That Funky Music White Boy.
Music White Boy tries to clinch there but Kauppias circles away.
Play That Funky Music White Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Music White Boy moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Play That Funky Music White Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Music White Boy, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Play That Funky Music White Boy!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Play That Funky Music White Boy!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Play That Funky Music White Boy!

Play That Funky Music White Boy wins by unanimous decision!
Play That Funky Music White Boy took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.