PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

TupperII
vs
Majuri

169 cm
35
173 lbs
14 - 14 - 1

204 cm
27
285 lbs
13 - 11 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauna Majuri!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Majuri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Majuri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and TupperII counters with a two punch combo.
Majuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Majuri.
Majuri throws a series of punches but TupperII avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majuri. TupperII does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
TupperII tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sauna Majuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperII slips a jab and a cross from Majuri.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majuri as he avoids it easily.
Majuri misses with a double jab

and TupperII counters with a single leg into guard. Majuri didn't expect that.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TupperII accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majuri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TupperII trying to stand up but can't free himself from Majuri's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII trying to control the position from guard on top but Majuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TupperII loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TupperII scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Majuri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Majuri trying to control the action but TupperII is working from the bottom.

Majuri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Majuri thows a huge punch but TupperII dodges it nicely.

Majuri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Majuri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. TupperII doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majuri.
Majuri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Majuri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majuri tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Majuri seems to be looking for submissions.
Majuri is looking to advance position but TupperII won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Majuri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Majuri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TupperII has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Majuri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Majuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
TupperII keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Majuri wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperII keeps working.
Majuri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Majuri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperII blocking the ground and pound attempt from Majuri.
Majuri slows the pace down in half guard.
Majuri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majuri is looking to take a break and control but TupperII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TupperII is trying to maintain the position but Majuri is very close to passing his half guard.
Majuri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majuri is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for TupperII!
Majuri throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Majuri misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majuri prevents TupperII from getting the reversal.
TupperII reaches up and holds on to Majuri to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majuri avoids the attempt from TupperII to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauna Majuri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Majuri moves into the clinch.
Majuri gets underhooks to prevent TupperII's takedown attempt.
Majuri lands a body shot in the clinch.
TupperII wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Majuri.
TupperII gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Majuri.
Majuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Majuri lands a shoulder strike.
TupperII takes a shot to the head.
TupperII tries to pull guard but Majuri holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperII drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majuri lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TupperII tries to pull guard but Majuri holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperII drops back down to his feet.
Majuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majuri stops a takedown attempt from TupperII.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Majuri on the inside.
Majuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of TupperII's head.
Majuri presses TupperII against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majuri lands a nice uppercut.
Majuri struggles to land a body shot inside as TupperII controls his hands.
Majuri lands a body shot.

Majuri turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes there by Majuri.
Majuri looking to punish the body of his opponent here but TupperII is avoiding damage well.
Sauna Majuri has got the better of the ground game so far.
TupperII is not content to let Majuri control the position.
Majuri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Majuri throws an elbow but TupperII slips to the side and avoids it well.
TupperII defending against the ground and pound.
TupperII manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri missing with punches from the bottom.
Majuri trying to control but TupperII postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majuri is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but TupperII is staying active.

TupperII is working for a kimura but Majuri is defending it quite comfortably.
Majuri is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TupperII wants to take a breather but Majuri is having none of it.
Majuri moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majuri is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majuri throwing strikes from guard but TupperII blocks nicely.
Majuri throws a big right hand that misses.
Majuri trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Majuri drops back, looking for a kneebar! TupperII looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. TupperII looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from TupperII!
TupperII fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Majuri struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majuri is looking for a sweep.
TupperII wants to control but Majuri is keeping him busy.
Majuri is trying to control TupperII's posture but TupperII avoids it.

TupperII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TupperII trying to control the position but Majuri is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

TupperII is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Majuri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Majuri regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauna Majuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Majuri misses.
TupperII fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Majuri throws a series of punches but TupperII avoids them all with ease.
TupperII shoots in but Majuri avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Majuri rushes TupperII and presses him up against the cage.
Sauna Majuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

TupperII works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
TupperII has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Majuri is proving hard to escape from.
Majuri keeping full guard, as TupperII tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Majuri holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Majuri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Sauna Majuri has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
TupperII dodges the punch combination from Majuri.
Majuri throws a series of punches but TupperII avoids them all with ease.
Majuri misses with a double jab.
Majuri misses with a combination
and TupperII counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majuri thinking.
TupperII displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majuri throws out the jab.
Majuri tries a low kick but TupperII avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Majuri as TupperII shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Majuri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TupperII.
Majuri misses with the combination.
Majuri misses with a few strikes there.
Majuri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
TupperII fails with a takedown attempt.
Majuri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sauna Majuri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majuri throws a series of punches but TupperII avoids them all with ease.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up but Majuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majuri misses with the combination.
Majuri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

TupperII scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

TupperII looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Majuri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Majuri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII slips nicely into half guard.
Majuri wants to get back to full guard but TupperII has passed into side control.
Majuri is looking for a sweep.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majuri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked TupperII off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperII is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Majuri patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Majuri throwing wild punches that miss their target.
TupperII tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sauna Majuri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Majuri 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauna Majuri!
Sauna Majuri thanked the fans post fight for their support.