PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elgin Lumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurico Hates Decisions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurico Hates Decisions is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lumpkin
vs
Hates Decisions

193 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elgin Lumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maurico Hates Decisions!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lumpkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hates Decisions wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Lumpkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lumpkin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lumpkin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hates Decisions is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lumpkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lumpkin thows a huge punch but Hates Decisions dodges it nicely.
Lumpkin is looking to stall here but Hates Decisions recovers full guard.
Lumpkin throws a strike but Hates Decisions rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lumpkin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lumpkin striking off his back but it's not causing Hates Decisions any problems.
Lumpkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lumpkin working a defensive guard but Hates Decisions manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lumpkin is trying to strike from the bottom but Hates Decisions has passed into full mount.
Lumpkin is controlling an arm, preventing Hates Decisions from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lumpkin gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Lumpkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hates Decisions is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lumpkin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lumpkin tries to roll but Hates Decisions sticks to his back.
Hates Decisions controls the position.
Lumpkin trying to control the hands but Hates Decisions won't let him.
Can Lumpkin hold on?! Hates Decisions is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumpkin can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hates Decisions controlling the position well here. Lumpkin rolled but Hates Decisions kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hates Decisions is hanging on to Lumpkin's back as he tries to escape.
Hates Decisions avoiding Lumpkin 's attempts to control his hands.
Hates Decisions controlling the position well here. Lumpkin rolled but Hates Decisions kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lumpkin is in bad spot here.
Hates Decisions not allowing Lumpkin to control his hands.
Hates Decisions is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lumpkin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurico Hates Decisions dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lumpkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Hates Decisions lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lumpkin doesn't seem phased though.
Hates Decisions throws a series of punches but Lumpkin moves out of range.
Lumpkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hates Decisions is fending him off so far but Lumpkin persists. Nope, Hates Decisions circles away and we're back to standing.
Lumpkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hates Decisions swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Hates Decisions finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hates Decisions throws a body kick that misses.
Hates Decisions misses with a two punch combination.
Hates Decisions cracks a nice hook into Lumpkin's ribs.
Hates Decisions cracks Lumpkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hates Decisions lands with a right hand.
Lumpkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hates Decisions drops Lumpkin with a right and a left! Hates Decisions comes rushing in but Lumpkin regains his composure and manages to keep Hates Decisions in guard.

Lumpkin is rocked!

Hates Decisions gets to his feet - Lumpkin follows without any prompting.
A combination from Hates Decisions does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lumpkin ducks straight into an uppercut from Hates Decisions and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Lumpkin maanges to regain guard straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hates Decisions gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Hates Decisions.
Lumpkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hates Decisions.
Lumpkin walks into a straight right hand from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lumpkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hates Decisions throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Lumpkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lumpkin needs to keep his hands up - Hates Decisions had a free shot at his head there.
Maurico Hates Decisions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hates Decisions connects with the punch.
Lumpkin shoots in for a takedown but Hates Decisions shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elgin Lumpkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hates Decisions throws a right hand that Lumpkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Lumpkin also avoids with ease.
Hates Decisions's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hates Decisions duly obliges.
Hates Decisions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lumpkin in his tracks.
Hates Decisions connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Hates Decisions.
Maurico Hates Decisions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hates Decisions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hates Decisions scores with a hook.
Hates Decisions throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lumpkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hates Decisions throws a nice looking combination but Lumpkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hates Decisions digs a good body shot into Lumpkin's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions lands a nice shot to the body.
Hates Decisions connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hates Decisions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Hates Decisions finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hates Decisions misses.
Elgin Lumpkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hates Decisions scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Hates Decisions misses.
Horrible takedown by Lumpkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Hates Decisions which made him look bad.
Hates Decisions throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lumpkin.
Lumpkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hates Decisions scores with a jab.
Hates Decisions lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hates Decisions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hates Decisions connects with a nice looking jab.
Hates Decisions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lumpkin in his tracks.
Hates Decisions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hates Decisions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lumpkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hates Decisions throws a good cross that connects.
Hates Decisions throws a combination. Lumpkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to de liver by Hates Decisions. Beautiful body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lumpkin.
Hates Decisions lands a nice hook to Lumpkin's body. Lumpkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lumpkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hates Decisions lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hates Decisions sizes up Lumpkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hates Decisions looks to land a combination but Lumpkin avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hates Decisions cracks Lumpkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hates Decisions lands a lovely overhand right.
Hates Decisions scores with a hook.
Lumpkin slips a jab and a cross from Hates Decisions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurico Hates Decisions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hates Decisions scores with a shot to the body.
Lumpkin slips a jab from Hates Decisions.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hates Decisions!
Maurico Hates Decisions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lumpkin ducks under a wild hook from Hates Decisions.
Hates Decisions cracks Lumpkin with an open hand slap.
Lumpkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hates Decisions as he avoids it easily.
Hates Decisions connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hates Decisions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hates Decisions scores with a jab. Lumpkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hates Decisions fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hates Decisions lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Hates Decisions lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lumpkin doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hates Decisions ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lumpkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hates Decisions misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hates Decisions throws a series of strikes that have Lumpkin backpedaling.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hates Decisions and sends Lumpkin crashing to the mat! Hates Decisions follows him down to the mat - Lumpkin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oh Lumpkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hates Decisions controlling the pace.
Lumpkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Hates Decisions tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lumpkin trying to get back to full guard but Hates Decisions takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hates Decisions controlling the position easily from mount.
Lumpkin can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lumpkin tries to control Hates Decisions's body but Hates Decisions pushes him off. Lumpkin squirms to his side and now Hates Decisions has his back!
Lumpkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hates Decisions is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lumpkin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
I really don't envy Lumpkin right now.
Hates Decisions has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lumpkin tries to escape the position.

Lumpkin fending off the submission attempt from Hates Decisions.
You can see the frustration on Lumpkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maurico Hates Decisions is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lumpkin trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hates Decisions biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hates Decisions has the hooks in. Lumpkin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hates Decisions controlling the positon.
Hates Decisions is not going to allow Lumpkin to sit and survive in this position.
Elgin Lumpkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Lumpkin right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurico Hates Decisions comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hates Decisions has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurico Hates Decisions!