PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kendall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Kendall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

TupperII
vs
Kendall

169 cm
42
181 lbs
20 - 23 - 1

176 cm
35
173 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Kendall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TupperII's head.

It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kendall sprawls well. Kendall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TupperII gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by TupperII or perhaps it was just good defense by Kendall, which made it look bad.
TupperII showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kendall.

TupperII shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kendall wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendall controls TupperII momentarily but TupperII frees himself.

Kendall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TupperII can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TupperII stopping the sweep attempt from Kendall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall keeping full guard, as TupperII tries to pass.
TupperII stopping the sweep attempt from Kendall.
TupperII is looking to work some ground and pound but Kendall has wrist control.
Kendall has a closed guard, preventing TupperII from standing up.
TupperII works a leg free and moves into half guard.

TupperII is working for a submission of some sort.

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

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

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.

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.

Kendall looking for submissions off his back.
Kendall is looking to control TupperII's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kendall avoid being mounted?
TupperII missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
TupperII prevents Kendall from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is trying to control. Kendall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kendall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kendall is pressing down on TupperII's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
TupperII being controlled here momentarily.
Kendall keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kendall missing with a left hand there. TupperII was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for TupperII with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TupperII with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kendall counters with a shoot takedown. TupperII fights it but they end up in guard.
Kendall working some strikes from top position.
TupperII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperII, not yet.
Kendall trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TupperII is really struggling to control Kendall but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kendall chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TupperII is on top in guard.

TupperII postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperII throwing strikes from guard but Kendall blocks nicely.
Kendall controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Kendall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kendall scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by TupperII.
TupperII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperII.
Bobby TupperII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kendall as TupperII shoots in.
Kendall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TupperII defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kendall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming TupperII to the mat! TupperII manages to get full guard.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kendall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kendall is working TupperII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kendall trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
Kendall stands up over TupperII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall throws a big elbow that misses.
Chris Kendall has got the better of the ground game so far.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Kendall from controlling successfully.
Kendall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Kendall from controlling successfully.
TupperII has momentary wrist control but Kendall slips an elbow through the middle.
Kendall lands a couple of decent looking shots.

TupperII had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kendall defends it easily.
TupperII controls Kendall momentarily but Kendall frees himself.
Kendall wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.

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.
Kendall won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
Kendall connects with a couple of short punches.
Kendall landing some decent shots from guard.
TupperII wants to stand up but Kendall is controlling him.
TupperII avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TupperII wants to stand and escape but Kendall is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kendall misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Kendall.
TupperII shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kendall pinned against the cage. Kendall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TupperII's head backwards.

Kendall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TupperII on his heels. He'll look to pass TupperII's guard now, I'm sure.
TupperII preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kendall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kendall with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet but Kendall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kendall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kendall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
TupperII controls Kendall momentarily but Kendall frees himself.
Kendall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendall is in close to TupperII's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kendall trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
Kendall distracts TupperII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kendall wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Kendall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kendall got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kendall has managed to get both his arms back between TupperII's legs - danger averted.
Kendall with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kendall wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kendall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kendall 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 time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

TupperII throws a solid leg kick but Kendall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TupperII.
TupperII checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Kendall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TupperII wants to clinch but Kendall slips to the side

and Kendall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kendall.
TupperII not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kendall trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
TupperII is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendall wants to improve his position but TupperII is controlling well.
Kendall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TupperII's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TupperII's back!
Kendall is punishing TupperII with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendall is landing with strikes. TupperII can't take much more of this.
Kendall connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for TupperII to escape the position.
Kendall lands punches and elbows.
Kendall lands with a hammerfist to the side of TupperII's head.
TupperII covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

TupperII is rocked!
Kendall lands strikes to the head.
Oh TupperII is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kendall controlling well, preventing TupperII from escaping the position.
TupperII is trying to remain composed but Kendall is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kendall is punishing TupperII with some ground and pound.
TupperII is trying to remain composed but Kendall is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kendall is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. TupperII is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kendall!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Kendall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.