PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Class (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Class
vs
Tupper Vi

186 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
214 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Master Class!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Tupper Vi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Class or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupper Vi which made him look bad.
Class is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper Vi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper Vi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Class. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Class fails with a takedown attempt.

Class throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupper Vi was covering up waiting for the punch and Class finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Class working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Tupper Vi has his feet on Class's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Master Class seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper Vi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper Vi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Class shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupper Vi as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Class as Tupper Vi shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Class or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupper Vi which made him look bad.
Tupper Vi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Class tries to avoid it but Tupper Vi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Class to the ground. Class escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Class is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper Vi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tupper Vi. No joy for Class on that attempt.
Class is breathing heavily.

Class fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tupper Vi sprawls well initially but Class persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tupper Vi is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Class scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tupper Vi wants to get back to his feet.
Class thows a huge punch but Tupper Vi dodges it nicely.

Class is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Class is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper Vi has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tupper Vi kicks off Class and gets to his feet.
Tupper Vi tries to clinch there but Class circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tupper Vi forces Class back against the cage and clinches.

Tupper Vi has hold of one of Class's legs. Class is fighting the takedown attempt but Tupper Vi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tupper Vi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Class is looking for a triangle but Tupper Vi pushes his legs off easily.
Tupper Vi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tupper Vi throws a big right hand that misses.

Tupper Vi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tupper Vi trying to control the position from guard on top but Class is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi wants to get up but he can't break Class's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Class is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tupper Vi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Class is keeping the position for now.
Tupper Vi pushing down on Class's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Class actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper Vi trying to control the action but Class is working from the bottom.
Tupper Vi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Tupper Vi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Class's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tupper Vi is defended easily by Class.
Class shoots in for a takedown but Tupper Vi shows good takedown defense.
Tupper Vi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Class counters with a shoot takedown. Tupper Vi fights it but they end up in guard.

Class has gone for a leg lock! Tupper Vi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Class's guard.

Class looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tupper Vi passes into side control.
Class tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupper Vi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Class is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tupper Vi decides to stand back up. Tupper Vi steps back and let's Class get back to his feet.
Class shoots in and drives through. Tupper Vi sprawls well.
Tupper Vi tries to clinch there but Class circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Class.
Tupper Vi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Class has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Class is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupper Vi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tupper Vi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Class is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupper Vi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tupper Vi is trying to control Class's posture but Class avoids it.
Tupper Vi wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Class is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupper Vi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Class prevents Tupper Vi from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi struggling a bit here.
Tupper Vi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Class is controlling him well.
Tupper Vi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Class is looking for a kimura but Tupper Vi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Class to get the leverage.
Tupper Vi is trying to stand.

Class is working for a kimura but Tupper Vi is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tupper Vi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Class slaps away a takedown attempt from Tupper Vi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Master Class has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper Vi.
Tupper Vi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Class swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Class.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper Vi enables Class to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper Vi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Class postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tupper Vi trying to keep a closed guard but Class is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupper Vi keeping full guard, as Class tries to pass.
Class postures up in Tupper Vi's guard and throws a big left but Tupper Vi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Class dominated that second 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!

Tupper Vi lands a head kick. Class smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Master Class is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper Vi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper Vi wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Class is defended easily by Tupper Vi.
Nice sprawl there from Class as Tupper Vi shoots in.
Class fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Class. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Class dives in and grabs Tupper Vi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper Vi pushes down on Class's head and hops out.
Tupper Vi shoots for a takedown but Class saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Class closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupper Vi circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper Vi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Class was covering up waiting for the punch and Tupper Vi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tupper Vi trying to control the position from guard on top but Class is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Class has his foot on Tupper Vi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupper Vi works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupper Vi tries to stand but Class is controlling from the bottom.

Tupper Vi stands and steps away. Class gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tupper Vi closes the distance and clinches up with Class, looking for a takedown. Tupper Vi pushes Class against the cage but Class circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Class tries for a takedown but Tupper Vi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Class shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupper Vi tries to clinch but Class moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper Vi has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tupper Vi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tupper Vi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Class to the ground. Tupper Vi is now in Class's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tupper Vi stands up and waves to Class to follow him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tupper Vi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Class won't allow Tupper Vi to get back to his feet.
Class throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tupper Vi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Class manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tupper Vi stands and steps away. Class gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Class shoots in and drives through. Tupper Vi sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Class is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupper Vi is defending well.

Tupper Vi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper Vi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Class as he avoids it easily.
Class is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper Vi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper Vi shoots in for a double leg but Class sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Class shoots and misses

and Tupper Vi counters with a single leg into guard. Class didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper Vi passes Class's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bobby Tupper Vi has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Class actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper Vi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Class with the active half guard here but Tupper Vi passes nicely into side control.

Tupper Vi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Class shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper Vi defends it nicely.

Tupper Vi takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper Vi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupper Vi 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper Vi!
Bobby Tupper Vi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Catch Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.