PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo - Running up that hill. Bobby TupperII acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sunderland
vs
TupperII

186 cm
29
182 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

169 cm
41
181 lbs
19 - 21 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sunderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunderland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland tries to score a power double leg takedown but TupperII sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sunderland somewhat.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown but Sunderland shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sunderland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TupperII pinned against the cage. TupperII gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TupperII connects with a leg kick. Sunderland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
TupperII tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sunderland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TupperII dives in and grabs Sunderland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sunderland pushes down on TupperII's head and hops out.
Sunderland tries to score with a low kick but TupperII moves his leg out of the way.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sunderland sprawls well. Sunderland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TupperII gets slowly back to his feet.
James Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
TupperII leaves Sunderland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TupperII as he avoids it easily.

TupperII closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sunderland did well to prevent TupperII getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sunderland is not content to let TupperII control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TupperII is working for a kimura but Sunderland is defending it quite comfortably.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.

Sunderland actively working from the bottom here.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.
TupperII prevents Sunderland from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sunderland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but TupperII scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sunderland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sunderland actively working from the bottom here.

TupperII 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.

TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back.

TupperII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

TupperII is trying to work for a kimura but Sunderland is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Sunderland is defending well.

TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sunderland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sunderland is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

TupperII is trying to work for a kimura but Sunderland is defending well.
Sunderland gets full guard.

Sunderland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sunderland looking for a guillotine here but TupperII defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sunderland is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland stopping the sweep attempt from TupperII.

TupperII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
TupperII looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TupperII looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sunderland throwing strikes but missing.
Sunderland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sunderland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperII working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sunderland.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet but Sunderland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TupperII is trying to keep Sunderland in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sunderland throws a head kick that misses

so TupperII counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TupperII trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.

TupperII drops back looking for a leg! Sunderland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sunderland manages to kick TupperII off! TupperII jumps back into Sunderland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunderland is keeping the position for now.
TupperII is still trying to improve position.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
TupperII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunderland is keeping the position for now.

Sunderland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
Sunderland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.

Sunderland working for a triangle but TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sunderland's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sunderland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
TupperII pushes down on Sunderland's leg and manages to get into half guard.

TupperII seems to be working for a kimura but Sunderland defends the submission attempt.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.

TupperII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sunderland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

TupperII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sunderland is just riding it out for now. TupperII eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sunderland wants to get back to full guard.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.

Sunderland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperII wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunderland keeps working.
TupperII trying to mount his opponent but Sunderland defends it.
TupperII has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
TupperII working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperII wants to work for an arm triangle but Sunderland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.
Bobby TupperII has got the better of the ground game so far.
TupperII thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sunderland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

TupperII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sunderland sees it coming and defends easily.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back.

TupperII 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.

TupperII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sunderland defends it well.
TupperII missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

TupperII is looking for a kimura but Sunderland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TupperII to get the leverage.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back.

Sunderland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sunderland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

TupperII wants to work for an arm triangle but Sunderland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sunderland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

TupperII shoots for a double leg takedown but Sunderland sprawls well. He's pushed TupperII's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sunderland shoots for a double leg takedown but TupperII sprawls well. He's pushed Sunderland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sunderland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sunderland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sunderland tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Sunderland blocks the low kick.
Sunderland tries to land a leg kick but TupperII saw it coming and moves away.

TupperII closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - TupperII lands in his opponent's guard.
TupperII keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sunderland's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sunderland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
TupperII wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
TupperII wants to stand but Sunderland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TupperII scoring with punches to the head and body.
TupperII passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sunderland tries to improve position but can't.

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

TupperII is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sunderland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sunderland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sunderland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
TupperII has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sunderland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TupperII defending well though.
TupperII blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet.
Sunderland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TupperII defending well though.
TupperII blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
TupperII is trying to maintain the position but Sunderland is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII gets full guard.
Sunderland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunderland with a flurry of punches that miss.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Sunderland from controlling successfully.
Sunderland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunderland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TupperII wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sunderland is now in half guard.
TupperII tries to get to full guard but Sunderland has control of the leg.
Sunderland is nestled in close to TupperII, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sunderland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
TupperII blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sunderland.
TupperII is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sunderland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sunderland's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sunderland to escape the position.
TupperII is hanging on to Sunderland's back as he tries to escape.

TupperII looking for the choke but no joy.
TupperII connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sunderland to escape the position.
Sunderland is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

TupperII looking to break Sunderland's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sunderland remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise TupperII will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
James Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunderland manages to reverse the position and now he's in TupperII's guard. Nice work there by Sunderland.
Sunderland stopping the sweep attempt from TupperII.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sunderland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sunderland throwing strikes but missing.
Sunderland throws an elbow that misses. TupperII uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sunderland's guard. Nice move by TupperII!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sunderland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. TupperII gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Sunderland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sunderland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TupperII trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

TupperII is looking for a kimura here.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby TupperII comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TupperII winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
Bobby TupperII managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%), into his post fight interview.