PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neck has chosen Welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Bobby TupperII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TupperII
vs
Neck

169 cm
45
181 lbs
23 - 28 - 1

182 cm
45
178 lbs
27 - 41 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 23 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TupperII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neck tries to avoid it but TupperII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neck to the ground. Neck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TupperII.

TupperII gets a takedown into half guard.

Neck makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Neck throws the kick towards the body but TupperII avoids it.
Neck is trying hard to land a takedown here. TupperII sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TupperII looks for a takedown but Neck sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII throws a nice looking combination but Neck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neck throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neck throws a head kick that misses
and TupperII counters with a nice low kick that buckles Neck's knee momentarily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from TupperII enables Neck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. TupperII manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII goes for a takedown attempt but Neck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperII.
TupperII displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

TupperII shoots in and gets a takedown into Neck's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neck is on top in guard.

Neck pushes down on TupperII's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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

Neck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TupperII defends it well.
I've been told that Neck has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Neck seems to be looking for submissions.
Neck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Neck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neck tries to pass to full mount but TupperII defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neck stops TupperII from getting back to his feet.
TupperII trying to control from the bottom.
Neck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TupperII defending well though.

TupperII kicks Neck off and gets back to his feet.
Bobby TupperII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Neck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

TupperII throws Neck to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neck defends it nicely.

Neck gets caught flat footed, as TupperII shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Neck pushes TupperII off and scrambles back to his feet.
TupperII fails with a takedown attempt.
Neck with the counter takedown but TupperII avoids it easily.

TupperII closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neck to the mat! Neck manages to get full guard.

Neck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neck shoots in for a takedown but TupperII shows good takedown defense.
TupperII goes for a double leg but Neck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neck continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII tries for a takedown but Neck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neck shoots in but TupperII avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TupperII drops down looking for a counter takedown but Neck sprawls and moves away.
Neck shoots in but TupperII avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TupperII tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neck defends well and TupperII ends up having to push Neck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

TupperII gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neck struggling a bit here.
Neck is looking for a sweep.
Neck wants to control but TupperII postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neck sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. TupperII connects with a nice short shot to Neck's temple.

TupperII wants to work for an arm triangle but Neck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pencil Neck will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

TupperII will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TupperII blocks a head kick by Neck.
TupperII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TupperII throws a leg kick but Neck moved away.
Neck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neck dives in for a single leg takedown but TupperII sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neck as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII avoids the body shot from Neck.

TupperII clinches with his opponent.

TupperII drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck trying to stand up but can't free himself from TupperII's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Neck chips away with some ground and pound.
Neck tries to free his leg and advance position but TupperII is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck preventing the sweep.
Neck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TupperII trying to control the position.
TupperII wants to sweep here but Neck controlling him for the moment.

TupperII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neck defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TupperII holds on and takes a little breather.
Neck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Neck got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neck has managed to get both his arms back between TupperII's legs - danger averted.
TupperII wants to sweep here but Neck controlling him for the moment.
Neck throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck stops TupperII from standing up.
Neck connects with a couple of short punches.
TupperII working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neck.
TupperII seems keen to control Neck's posture.
Neck passes TupperII's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Neck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TupperII sees it coming and defends easily.
Neck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neck wants to free his trapped foot but TupperII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
TupperII taking some punishment here, with Neck in his half guard.
Neck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks TupperII with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
TupperII wants to get back to full guard but Neck has mounted him!
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neck dominating with strikes here.

Neck wants to finish this one by submission but TupperII is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Neck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neck looking to secure an arm triangle but TupperII defends it well.
TupperII is wriggling around trying to escape.
TupperII is working hard here to advance position.
Neck with the ground and pound from mount.
TupperII sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Neck is working for a submission of some sort.
Neck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TupperII is looking to control Neck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TupperII avoid being mounted?

Neck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperII avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
TupperII keeping full guard, as Neck tries to pass.
Neck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Neck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear TupperII down.
Neck misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperII is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
TupperII is trying to control but can't.
TupperII keeping control of the position.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neck scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Neck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TupperII has a takedown stuffed.

Neck gets caught flat footed, as TupperII shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
TupperII tries to free his leg and advance position but Neck is retaining full guard.
TupperII tries to stand but Neck is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing that TupperII has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Neck is pulling down on TupperII's head to control his posture.

TupperII got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, TupperII has managed to get both his arms back between Neck's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neck wants to stand and escape but TupperII is having none of it.
Neck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neck is on top in guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck landing some decent shots from guard.
TupperII looking to control.
Neck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TupperII working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neck.
Neck throwing strikes from guard but TupperII blocks nicely.
Neck preventing the sweep.

TupperII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neck is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TupperII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neck lands a couple of elbows.
TupperII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperII, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck throwing strikes but missing.
Neck works over TupperII with some ground and pound from guard.
TupperII will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Neck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neck postures up in TupperII's guard and throws a big left but TupperII blocks it.
Neck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

TupperII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neck is working TupperII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Neck drops back looking for a leg! TupperII is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TupperII manages to kick Neck off! Neck jumps back into TupperII's guard.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperII working for a triangle but Neck defends it easily.
Neck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pencil Neck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neck trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
Neck content to stall in guard here.
Neck lands a couple of elbows.
TupperII trying to control the position.
TupperII being controlled here, momentarily.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
TupperII wants to sweep but no luck.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Neck from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TupperII but TupperII pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TupperII seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
TupperII dives in and grabs Neck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neck pushes down on TupperII's head and hops out.
A combination from TupperII does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TupperII doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps TupperII thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII shoots in looking for a takedown but Neck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TupperII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pencil Neck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Neck 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!
Pencil Neck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.