PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

TupperII
vs
Tupolski

169 cm
36
173 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

175 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski misses with an uppercut. TupperII saw that one coming.
Tupolski wants to clinch

and TupperII moves into the clinch.
TupperII looking for a takedown.

Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged TupperII in a clinch.
TupperII tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
TupperII takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
TupperII ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but TupperII uses good head movement to avoid it.
TupperII fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski throws a lazy uppercut

and TupperII counters with a single leg into guard. Tupolski didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII trying to move into half guard but instead Tupolski has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TupperII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TupperII looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

TupperII is working an open guard so Tupolski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but TupperII uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupolski tries to clinch but TupperII moves out of range.

Tupolski rushes TupperII and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski tries to break free but TupperII pushes him back against the cage.
Tupolski gets underhooks to prevent TupperII's takedown attempt.
TupperII changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupolski throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski falls off balance throwing a combination

and TupperII counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tupolski gets underhooks to prevent TupperII's takedown attempt.
Tupolski has a couple of punches blocked by TupperII.
TupperII is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupolski is defending well.
TupperII drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupolski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but TupperII has him pressed against the cage.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tupolski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tupolski manages to end up in side control.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom here.
TupperII is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tupolski decides to stand up, so the ref orders TupperII to his feet.
Tupolski leaves TupperII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
TupperII steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.

Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged TupperII in a clinch.
TupperII wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
TupperII is looking to take this one to the mat.

Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and TupperII counters with a head kick. That will keep Tupolski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt

and TupperII counters with a shoot takedown. Tupolski fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski has a closed guard, preventing TupperII from standing up.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TupperII is controlling him.
TupperII stands and throws Tupolski's legs to the side, diving into side control.

TupperII is trying to get an arm triangle but Tupolski is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperII prevents Tupolski from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katurian Tupolski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
That's time! TupperII's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tupolski misses with a hook

and TupperII counters with a nice double leg into guard.
TupperII throws a strike but Tupolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperII has his foot on Tupolski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tupolski works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupolski wants to stand but TupperII has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
TupperII manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
TupperII throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
TupperII unloads with some shots from mount but Tupolski bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski is trying to stand.

TupperII jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tupolski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tupolski and TupperII has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

TupperII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

TupperII decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. TupperII does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski misses with a double jab

and TupperII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupolski is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupolski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bobby TupperII overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

TupperII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupolski defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Tupolski has one foot on TupperII's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tupolski tries to clinch but TupperII moves away

and TupperII counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupolski won't be happy with that.

TupperII tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tupolski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TupperII has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TupperII goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tupolski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in TupperII's guard! Nice work there by Tupolski!

Tupolski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TupperII, up you get!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperII takes one on the button.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

TupperII drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TupperII is controlling him.
TupperII passes Tupolski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tupolski looks to land a combination but TupperII avoids it well.
Tupolski misses with a left hand
and TupperII counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - TupperII circles away.
Tupolski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupolski misses with a left hand

and TupperII counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tupolski's guard now.
TupperII wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
TupperII stops Tupolski from standing up.
TupperII throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
TupperII trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bobby TupperII has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tupolski swings for the body but TupperII moves out of range.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupolski tries to clinch there but TupperII circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski swings widly with a right hand

and TupperII counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tupolski's guard now.
TupperII trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
TupperII passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupolski has managed to free his arm - good work.
TupperII is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupolski tries to kick TupperII off but TupperII keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TupperII is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tupolski reverses the position - he's now on top in TupperII's guard.
TupperII controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.

Tupolski gets to his feet - TupperII follows without any prompting.
Tupolski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck TupperII on the side of the head.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but TupperII pushes him off.
A big right from Tupolski misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupolski throws a right hand that misses
and TupperII counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Tupolski finds it's way through TupperII's defenses.
TupperII slips a jab and a cross from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with a hook

and TupperII counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

TupperII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupolski defends it well.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperII showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TupperII has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
Bobby TupperII gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).