PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama has chosen Sexy Singing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tupper V
vs
Sexyama

190 cm
33
201 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

179 cm
27
189 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.

Sexyama rushes Tupper V and presses him up against the cage.

Sexyama breaks the clinch.
Tupper V throws a wild body kick that Sexyama sees coming a mile off.
Sexyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tupper V gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sexyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tupper V looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sexyama is fighting to break Tupper V's control of his arms but Tupper V is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
Sexyama trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Sexyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupper V thows a leg kick but Sexyama checks it

and Sexyama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tupper V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tupper V makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.

Sexyama moves into range and clinches up with Tupper V.

Sexyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of 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!
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Sexyama walks into a stiff left hand from Tupper V.
Sexyama wants to clinch up but Tupper V keeps it at a distance.

Sexyama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sexyama showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Tupper V is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexyama prevents Tupper V from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper V.
Sexyama passes into half guard.
Tupper V is trying to control but can't.
Tupper V regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tupper V will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tupper V has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sexyama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V blocks the elbow strike.
Sexyama lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sexyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sexyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupper Vs head.
Tupper V goes for a takedown attempt but Sexyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Sexyama.

Tupper V gets tackled into the cage by Sexyama. Sexyama maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sexyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Sexyama on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sexyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sexyama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sexyama.
Sexyama cracks Tupper V with a nice body shot.
Tupper V is breathing heavily.
Tupper V is working for takedown but Sexyama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sexyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper V throws a combination. Sexyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sexyama throws a shot to the body.
Tupper V blocks a head kick by Sexyama.
Tupper V seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sexyama darts in trying to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Sexyama will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sexyama has Tupper V up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupper V working hard to break the clinch.
Tupper V is trying to push Sexyama away but Sexyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sexyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tupper Vs head.
Sexyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!

Sexyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.

Sexyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V managing to control the position.
Sexyama pushes down on Tupper V's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tupper V is trying to stand up here but Sexyama is controlling him well.

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.
Sexyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper V does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Tupper V is defending against the submission attempts here by Sexyama.

Sexyama is working for a kimura but Tupper V is defending it quite comfortably.

Tupper V manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sexyama keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama scores with a nice hook to the head.

Sexyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sexyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sexyama lands a head kick!

It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a head kick.

Sexyama gets a takedown into half guard.

Sexyama is looking for a kimura here.
Sexyama blocks the strikes from Tupper V.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to maintain the position but Sexyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Tupper V throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sexyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper V does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tupper V wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tupper V manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tupper V is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupper V can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexyama controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sexyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sexyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.
Sexyama preventing the sweep.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tupper V controls Sexyama momentarily but Sexyama frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupper V is on top in guard.

Sexyama trying to keep a closed guard but Tupper V is proving a slippery customer.

Tupper V drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sexyama dives on top into guard.

Sexyama trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
Sexyama looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sexyama postures up.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexyama tries to stand but Tupper V is controlling from the bottom.
Sexyama trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Tupper V scores with a four punch combination!
Tupper V throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sexyama dodges the punch combination from Tupper V.

Sexyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tupper V manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tupper V keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.

Tupper V working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sexyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sexyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupper V can't keep his opponent in guard - Sexyama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama is pressing down on Tupper V's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupper V is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoshihiro Sexyama just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tupper V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupper V connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sexyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper V to the mat! Tupper V manages to get full guard.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama looking to pass the guard.

Tupper V has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sexyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sexyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tupper V looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tupper V looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tupper V!

Tupper V thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Tupper V tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Tupper V is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sexyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is pushing Tupper V's head away, looking to escape. Tupper V manages to hold on to the position though.

Tupper V swings around for an armbar but Sexyama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tupper V's guard.

Tupper V is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sexyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sexyama gets underhooks to prevent Tupper V's takedown attempt.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike.
Sexyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sexyama.
A right hand to the body from Sexyama.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tupper V wants to get back to striking at distance but Sexyama won't allow it.
Sexyama prevents Tupper V from breaking the clinch.
Sexyama lands with a right to the head.
Sexyama lands with a short shot to the head.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Sexyama has the dominant position.
Sexyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sexyama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tupper V up against the cage.
Sexyama scores with a shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Sexyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupper V is looking to break free of the clinch but Sexyama has double underhooks.
Sexyama works on Tupper V's body with a couple of short punches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Tupper V is rocked!
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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Tupper V is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sexyama lands an elbow inside that Tupper V shrugs off.
Sexyama lands with a light punch inside.
Sexyama scores with a shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Tupper V is trying to break the clinch but Sexyama is controlling him.
Sexyama lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Sexyama.

Sexyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexyama misses with a head kick.
Tupper V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sexyama manages to circle out of the way.

Sexyama is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Tupper V is in big trouble! Sexyama is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Tupper V. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoshihiro Sexyama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.