PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Bobby Tupper V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lazer
vs
Tupper V

190 cm
32
200 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

190 cm
33
201 lbs
14 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V misses with a low kick as Lazer jumps back.
Lazer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Lazer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
Lazer controlling from the top position.
Tupper V is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tupper V seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tupper V is working away from the top position though.
Tupper V trying to control the action but Lazer is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper V is working for a submission of some sort.
Tupper V is looking to take a break and control but Lazer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tupper V thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupper V not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tupper V is pressing down on Lazer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lazer is holding on for now.
Tupper V wants to stand but Lazer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lazer wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper V scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tupper V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper V shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lazer eats them both and turns towards Tupper V to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Lazer dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
Lazer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tupper V looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lazer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tupper V throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lazer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tupper V controls his leg.
Lazer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tupper V.
Tupper V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tupper V tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lazer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lazer controlling from mount.
Lazer wants to stand but Tupper V is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tupper V really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lazer lands a heavy elbow.
Tupper V tries to hold on but Lazer pushes him away.
Tupper V is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tupper V sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lazer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lazer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tupper V is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lazer pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Major Lazer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Lazer attempts a counter takedown but Tupper V avoids it well and moves away.
Lazer has a takedown stuffed.
Lazer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazer attempts a counter takedown but Tupper V avoids it well and moves away.
Tupper V dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupper V sprawls and moves away.
Tupper V misses with a takedown

and Lazer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tupper V is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper V is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Lazer isn't so interested in that idea.
Lazer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupper V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lazer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lazer controlling the pace.
Tupper V wants to get back to full guard.
Major Lazer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V tries to kick Lazer off but Lazer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazer wants to stand up but Tupper V has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Tupper V. Beautiful body shot.
Lazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a hook but Lazer avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lazer blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupper V has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lazer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lazer lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupper V's head.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazer.
Lazer fails to land the takedown.
Tupper V now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lazer works over Tupper V's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lazer.
Lazer blocks a jab.

Lazer looking to score a takedown here. Tupper V is defending well but Lazer drives through and ends up in Tupper V's guard.
Lazer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tupper V wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper V is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V has a closed guard, preventing Lazer from standing up.
Tupper V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lazer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupper V is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Lazer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tupper V lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
Lazer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupper V.

Lazer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lazer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tupper V controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer trying to control the pace.
Lazer wants to stand up but Tupper V has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Tupper V works to full guard.
Tupper V tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lazer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupper V as he jumps to the side.
Lazer staying out of range there.
Lazer slips a jab from Tupper V.
Lazer attempts a counter takedown but Tupper V avoids it well and moves away.
Tupper V misses with a combination
and Lazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer swings for the body but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V leaves Lazer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Lazer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lazer is looking to stand up but Tupper V won't let him.
Tupper V wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lazer is now in half guard.
Lazer wants to get back to his feet.
Lazer controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Tupper V throws a combination. Lazer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazer or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupper V, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V works over Lazer's head and body with a nice combination.
Lazer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazer looks for a takedown but Tupper V sprawls well.
Tupper V lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Lazer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper V defends well and Lazer ends up having to push Tupper V into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupper V jabs at Lazer's body.
Sloppy strikes from Lazer. Those never looked like landing.
Tupper V wants to counter the offense by Lazer and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
Tupper V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper V scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tupper V has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tupper V lands a jab to the nose.
Tupper V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Lazer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper V feints a jab promting Lazer to slip. Tupper V then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lazer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Lazer dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer is stalling in the full guard.
Lazer is looking to stand up but Tupper V won't let him.
Tupper V working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer wants to stand but Tupper V has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lazer stops Tupper V from standing up.
Lazer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lazer postures up.
Lazer won't allow Tupper V to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lazer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupper V won't be happy with that.
Tupper V is trying to buck Lazer off.
Lazer wants to stand but Tupper V is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lazer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lazer working the ground and pound.
Lazer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper V throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tupper V misses with a combination

and Lazer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupper V's guard.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper V is keeping the position for now.
Lazer stays in close to Tupper V's body and controls the position.

Tupper V looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lazer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V has control of Lazer's left arm, preventing Lazer from doing any damage.
Tupper V trying to control the position.
Lazer is looking to stand up but Tupper V won't let him.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Lazer is controlling him.

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

Lazer looking to score a takedown here. Tupper V is defending well but Lazer drives through and ends up in Tupper V's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupper V wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
Lazer wants to stand but Tupper V has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Lazer had his way with Bobby Tupper V in that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper V has time to react.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazer circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupper V.
A combination from Lazer does no damage.
Tupper V misses the shot to the body.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazer circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Lazer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tupper V lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer closes the distance and clinches up with Tupper V, looking for a takedown. Lazer pushes Tupper V against the cage but Tupper V circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Lazer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazer also avoids with ease.

Lazer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupper V to the ground. Lazer is now in Tupper V's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lazer controls the pace.
Tupper V is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lazer wants to stand and escape but instead Tupper V has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Lazer won't let him.

Tupper V gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tupper V throws a wild body kick that Lazer sees coming a mile off.
Tupper V lands a right hook to the body.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V throws a series of strikes that have Lazer backpedaling.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lazer shoots in and bounces Tupper V off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Lazer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is pushing down on Tupper V's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tupper V is fighting to maintain full guard but Lazer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lazer wants to stand up but Tupper V is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Lazer seems content to control.
Lazer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lazer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tupper V is trying to stand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupper V swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lazer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

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

Tupper V uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lazer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper V defends well and Lazer ends up having to push Tupper V into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Tupper V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tupper V lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lazer backs up against the cage.
Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Lazer throws a nice looking combination but Tupper V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper V tries to counter with a clinch but Lazer shakes him off and moves away.
Lazer misses with a two punch combination.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Lazer throws a right hand that Tupper V ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupper V also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lazer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lazer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupper V won't be happy with that.
Tupper V is pushing Lazer's head away, looking to escape. Lazer manages to hold on to the position though.
Lazer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tupper V pushes Lazer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lazer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Tupper V.
I think Lazer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Major Lazer!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Major Lazer!

Major Lazer wins by split decision!
Major Lazer thanked the fans post fight for their support.