PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Veron
vs
Tupper V

195 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
201 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Veron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupper V throws a lazy body kick
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veron misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Tupper V clinches up against the cage.

Veron manages to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Tupper V thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tupper V gets to his feet - Veron follows without any prompting.
Tupper V misses with a body kick.
Tupper V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper V misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tupper V fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veron, pushing him back against the cage.

Tupper V manages to break the clinch.
Veron has a takedown stuffed.
Veron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tupper V moves into the clinch.
Veron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupper V to keep the fight standing.

Tupper V breaks the clinch.
Tupper V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper V wants it to stay on the feet.

Tupper V closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper V decides to stand up, so the ref orders Veron to his feet.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Veron with a series of wild strikes but Veron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Veron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Veron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupper V sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veron somewhat.
Veron checks a leg kick nicely.
Veron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron misses with a looping right.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veron fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron walks into a jab.

Tupper V gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V wants to control but Veron is keeping him busy.
Veron is trying to stand back up but Tupper V is controlling him
Veron is looking for a sweep. Tupper V is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veron wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupper V works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tupper V stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Veron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupper V sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Veron somewhat.
Tupper V moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Veron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Veron just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V moves in looking to clinch but Veron pushes him off.
Veron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupper V throws a series of strikes that have Veron backpedaling.
Tupper V does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Veron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper V but Tupper V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Veron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tupper V to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Veron looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tupper V has picked Veron up and slammed him! Veron can't keep hold of the triangle and Tupper V manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper V stands up and beckons Veron to his feet.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.

Tupper V drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tupper V decides to stand back up. Tupper V steps back and let's Veron get back to his feet.
Veron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper V defends it nicely.

Tupper V closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron is trying to pull guard but Tupper V turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Veron breaks from the clinch.
Tupper V defending well as Veron loads up on a big left hand.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupper V throws a leg kick but Veron checks it.

Veron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tupper V to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Veron has his foot on Tupper V's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupper V works his way back into a safe position though.
Veron wants to stand up but Tupper V is controlling him.

Tupper V gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veron backs up against the cage.
Veron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupper V as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veron lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body punch from Tupper V.
Veron throws a lazy uppercut
and Tupper V counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veron drives through with a takedown into Tupper V's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Veron has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.

Tupper V clinches up with Veron and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veron.
Tupper V tries for a takedown but Veron manages to get underhooks.

Veron jumps guard.

Tupper V decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tupper V throws a sloppy head kick and Veron moves out of range easily.
Tupper V clobbers Veron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupper V pinned against the cage. Tupper V gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
Veron throws a hook but Tupper V blocks it.
Veron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tupper V counters with a nice uppercut.
Veron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V jumps guard but Veron stands there with Tupper V around his waist. Tupper V gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veron tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupper V shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tupper V drags the fight down to the ground.

Tupper V wriggles free and stands up.
Veron misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a head kick that misses.

Veron gets tackled into the cage by Tupper V. Tupper V maintains the clinch.
Veron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tupper V to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veron.
Tupper V goes for a takedown attempt but Veron pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Tupper V is predictable there

and Veron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Veron stops Tupper V from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tupper V manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Tupper V.
Tupper V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper V wants it to stay on the feet.
Veron misses with a combination
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combo that has Veron backing up. Veron nods at Tupper V to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Jake Veron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Tupper V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tupper V lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupper V works over Veron's head and body with a nice combination.
Tupper V bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veron's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupper V 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!

Bobby Tupper V wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby Tupper V made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.