PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Plocka Bananer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananer comes to the cage accompanied by HIT LIKE A MAN. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bananer
vs
Tupper

177 cm
19
162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
163 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Plocka Bananer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bananer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupper manages to avoid it.
Bananer motions for Tupper to come forward. Bananer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bananer tries a low kick but Tupper avoids it.
Bananer scores with a shot to the body.
Bananer wants to slow Tupper down by chopping away at his legs.
Bananer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bananer counters with a series of strikes. Tupper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bananer misses with a series of wild punches.
Bananer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bananer misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bananer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Bananer manages to break the clinch.
Tupper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bananer tries a low kick but Tupper avoids it.
Tupper shoots for a double leg takedown but Bananer sprawls well. He's pushed Tupper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper wants to clinch but Bananer slips to the side
and Bananer counters with a stiff right hand.
Bananer misses the jab.
Bananer looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananer missing with a left hand there. Tupper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bananer throws a nice looking combination but Tupper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bananer misses with a left hand

and Tupper counters with a takedown into side control.

Tupper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tupper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tupper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bananer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bananer is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bananer is trying to control Tupper's posture but Tupper avoids it.
Bananer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Tupper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bananer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupper circles away quickly and effectively.
Bananer lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupper's head.
Bananer throws a lazy uppercut

and Tupper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bananer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bananer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tupper.
Bananer is looking to escape.
Tupper wants to take a breather but Bananer is having none of it.
Tupper prevents Bananer from standing back up.
Tupper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bananer defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bananer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tupper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bananer is concentrating on defense, preventing Tupper from advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bananer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bananer gets a clinch.
Tupper taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper wants a takedown.
Plocka Bananer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper.
Bananer has had enough of the clinch but Tupper keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bananer wants to slow Tupper down by chopping away at his legs.
Bananer throws a leg kick but Tupper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bananer misses with the combination.
Tupper checks a low kick from Bananer.
Tupper walks into a left hand.
Bananer throws a front kick aimed at Tupper's knee but Tupper avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bananer misses with a right hand

and Tupper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Bananer fails to land.
Bananer wants to get back to striking at distance but Tupper won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananer stalling in the clinch.

Tupper gets control of Bananer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tupper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Bananer stands up and waves to Tupper to follow him.
Bananer throws a front kick aimed at Tupper's knee but Tupper avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bananer, as that shot connected.
Bananer looks to land a combination but Tupper avoids it well.
Tupper fails with the takedown
and Bananer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bananer gets a clinch.

Bananer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tupper regains guard.
Tupper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bananer is one step ahead there.
Bananer is in close to Tupper's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Bananer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Plocka Bananer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bananer looks to land a right hand but Tupper moved out of range.
Bananer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bananer looks to throw the jab but Tupper is out of range.
Tupper avoids the head kick by Bananer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananer throws a jab when Tupper was well out of range.

Tupper gets tackled into the cage by Bananer. Bananer maintains the clinch.
Bananer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupper keeps control of Bananer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bananer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bananer gets underhooks to prevent Tupper's takedown attempt.
Plocka Bananer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper.
Tupper tries to score a body lock takedown but Bananer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tupper keeps control of Bananer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tupper fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bananer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Bananer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tupper fails to pull guard.
Tupper stalls.
Bananer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bananer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tupper.
Bananer working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plocka Bananer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bananer misses with an uppercut.
Tupper slips a jab and a cross from Bananer.
Tupper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bananer counters with a left and a right that stings Tupper.
Bananer tries to bum rush Tupper with a series of wild strikes but Tupper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bananer misses with the combination.
Bananer connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bananer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bananer misses with a lunging right hand

and Tupper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bananer breaks from the clinch.

Bananer closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bananer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tupper fails to pull guard.
Plocka Bananer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper.
Bananer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bananer tries to break the clinch but Tupper is controlling the position.

Bananer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Bananer misses.
Tupper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bananer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Bananer misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bananer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupper, pushing him back against the cage.
Bananer wants to get back to striking at distance but Tupper won't allow it.

Bananer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bananer thuds a left hand into Tupper's body.
Bananer throws the left hand but Tupper avoids the punch easily.
Bananer scores with a shot to the body.
Bananer scores with a nice head shot.
Bananer is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Bananer misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupper is out of range and Bananer settles back down.
Bananer throws a lazy uppercut

and Tupper counters by clinching up.
Bananer wants to break free but Tupper has control.
Tupper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tupper is trying to break free.
Tupper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tupper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper is working for takedown but Bananer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bananer working hard to break the clinch.
Tupper wants to break the clinch but can't.

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.
Tupper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bananer smiles and moves away.
Tupper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Bananer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tupper doesn't seem phased though.
Tupper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bananer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tupper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bananer scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plocka Bananer clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tupper walks into a stiff left hand from Bananer.
Tupper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Bananer misses.
Bananer throws the left hand but Tupper avoids the punch easily.
Bananer punishes Tupper's body with a nice straight punch.
Bananer throws a hook but Tupper blocks it.
Bananer scores with a jab to the head.
Bananer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tupper. Tupper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupper misses with a takedown
and Bananer counters with a series of strikes. Tupper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tupper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bananer misses with a hook.
Bananer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Bananer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bananer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tupper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bananer.
Donk. Bananer catches Tupper right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bananer. Tupper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bananer looks to land a combination. Tupper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bananer.
Tupper tries for a takedown but Bananer circles away easily
letting Bananer counter with a right hand.
Bananer misses with a double jab.
Bananer misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bananer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bananer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tupper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bananer misses with a hook.
Bananer connects with a single shot there.
Bananer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bananer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bananer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bananer throws a leg kick that misses.
Bananer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupper fails with the takedown
and Bananer counters with a left to the body.
Plocka Bananer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananer lands a really nice looking cross but Tupper seems unphased.
Bananer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bananer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bananer scores with a body shot.
Bananer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tupper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bananer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Plocka Bananer had his way with Bobby Tupper in 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. This is the final round!

A lazy left from Bananer finds it's target.
Tupper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bananer.
Tupper takes one to the chin there.
Tupper checks a leg kick.
Tupper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupper walks into a left hand.

Bananer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bananer is looking to take a break and control but Tupper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bananer lands a nice forearm strike.
Tupper is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tupper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bananer.
Bananer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bananer off and has taken his back!
Bananer wants to get back to his feet.
Bobby Tupper has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bananer is trying to shake Tupper off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Tupper won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bananer.
Bananer misses with a left hand

and Tupper counters by moving into the clinch.
Tupper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bananer is trying to break the clinch but Tupper has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bananer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bananer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bananer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper can do to turn this around?
Tupper walks into a jab.
Bananer throws out a loose jab but Tupper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Bananer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bananer.
A combination from Bananer does no damage.
Tupper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Plocka Bananer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananer throws a nice looking combination but Tupper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bananer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupper at a distance.
Bananer misses with a low kick.
Tupper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bananer lands with a cross.
Bananer misses with a double jab.
Tupper blocks a jab.
Bananer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plocka Bananer is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bananer throws a series of punches but Tupper avoids them all with ease.

Bananer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tupper is looking for a sweep. Bananer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bananer is keen to just control but Tupper is a slippery customer.
Bananer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bananer wants to control but Tupper is keeping him busy.
Tupper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bananer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tupper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bananer controlling the pace.
Bobby Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bananer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bananer wants to take a breather but Tupper is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bananer decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Plocka Bananer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bananer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plocka Bananer!
Plocka Bananer retains his lightweight title!