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). Chooooooooon! I think Lazer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lazer
vs
Tupper V

190 cm
33
200 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

190 cm
34
201 lbs
16 - 22 - 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 22 - 9 - 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 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V scores with a shot to the body.
Tupper V is looking to slow Lazer down with leg kicks.
Tupper V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V throws a head kick that Lazer semi-blocks.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper V is looking to chop away at Lazer's legs.
Tupper V tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper V avoids it really well and circles away.
Tupper V throws a solid leg kick but Lazer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupper V.
Lazer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tupper V throws a leg kick
and Lazer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Tupper V misses its intended target.
Tupper V shoots in for a double leg but Lazer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Lazer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tupper V.

Lazer shoots in and bounces Tupper V off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tupper V wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
Tupper V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lazer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tupper V bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazer's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to improve his position.
Tupper V defending against the ground and pound.
Lazer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tupper V some visible discomfort.

It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Lazer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tupper V to see if he's OK.
Lazer throws a strike aimed at the side of Tupper V's head but Tupper V avoids it well.
Lazer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tupper V down.
Lazer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lazer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to control Lazer's posture but Lazer avoids it.
Lazer cracks Tupper V with a big elbow.
Lazer working away.
Tupper V takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tupper V is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lazer is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tupper V to see if he's OK.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet but Lazer drags him back down.
Tupper V manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lazer's best efforts.
Lazer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lazer drops an elbow to the side of Tupper V's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazer is working away from the top position though.
Lazer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupper V avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazer.
Lazer working the head and body with strikes.
Lazer stops Tupper V from getting back to his feet.

Lazer is working for a kimura but Tupper V is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupper V has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazer is working away from the top position though.
Lazer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Lazer dominated that 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 tries for a takedown but Lazer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lazer fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper V can do to turn this around?
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Tupper V.
Lazer misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lazer.
Tupper V shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tupper V's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lazer is looking for a counter combo.
Lazer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lazer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Tupper V looks to move away, Lazer throws a big counter combo bu Tupper V just gets out of the way.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Lazer is looking for a counter combo.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper V misses with a body punch
and Lazer counters with a one-two to the body.
Tupper V with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lazer counters with a two punch combo.
Major Lazer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazer circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V is breathing heavily.
Tupper V misses with a straight left.
Tupper V swings widly with a right hand

and Lazer counters with a single leg into guard. Tupper V didn't expect that.
Tupper V striking off his back but it's not causing Lazer any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is keeping the position.
Lazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Major Lazer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lazer with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 trying to pass the guard but Tupper V defending well.
Tupper V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V pushes Lazer off looking to stand but Lazer dives back in and keeps control.
Lazer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazer working over Tupper V with some ground and pound. Tupper V looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lazer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tupper V is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Tupper V is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lazer scores with a couple of nice shots.

Lazer seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper V defends the submission attempt.
Lazer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper V defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper V.

Tupper V has his feet on Lazer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Lazer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tupper V throws the kick towards the body but Lazer avoids it.
Tupper V doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lazer counters with a shoot takedown. Tupper V fights it but they end up in guard.
Lazer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper V has wrist control.
Lazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer with a nice head shot there.
Tupper V is looking to stand up but Lazer isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lazer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lazer postures up in Tupper V's guard and throws a big left but Tupper V blocks it.
Tupper V is trying to control the position but Lazer postures up.
Lazer stops Tupper V from standing up.
Lazer throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tupper V trying to control the position.
Lazer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tupper V's head.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tupper V thows a left - swing and a miss!

Lazer dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Tupper V is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lazer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazer is working Tupper V over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer is working Tupper V over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lazer throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper V kicks Lazer off and gets to his feet.
Tupper V throws an overhand right that lands on Lazer's shoulder, as Lazer tries to avoid the shot.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tupper V.

Lazer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lazer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tupper V is trying to control the position but Lazer postures up.
Tupper V working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazer.
Tupper V bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazer's guard.

Tupper V looking to pass the guard.
Tupper V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tupper V is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Lazer keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper V trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazer's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Lazer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazer also avoids with ease.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lazer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
Tupper V not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lazer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lazer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupper V's head.
Tupper V is not content to let Lazer control the position.
Lazer trying to control from Tupper V's half guard. Tupper V has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tupper V avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
Lazer postures up.
Tupper V is wriggling around but Lazer manages to pass to half guard.
Tupper V trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 with the ground and pound but Tupper V uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tupper V looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Lazer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
That's time! Lazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tupper V misses with a double jab.
Tupper V misses with a combination
and Lazer counters with a left and a right that stings Tupper V.
Lazer misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper V counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tupper V.
Tupper V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lazer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tupper V tries to roll over but Lazer keeps him under control.
Lazer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupper V's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Lazer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tupper V is trying to stand back up but Lazer is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazer.
Tupper V blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazer.
Lazer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lazer looks to land a strike but Tupper V avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tupper V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazer is one step ahead there.
Tupper V looking to control.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
Lazer scoring with some ground and pound.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lazer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lazer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lazer working some strikes from top position.
Lazer prevents Tupper V from getting back to his feet.
Lazer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tupper V's head.

Tupper V is rocked!
Lazer prevents Tupper V from getting back to his feet.
Tupper V is still in real trouble! Can Lazer finish him?
Lazer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lazer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tupper V covers up, he's hurt! Lazer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lazer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lazer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.