PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Eminem - Not Afraid. A fine choice. Bobby Tupper V has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Johnson's chin.

Johnson
vs
Tupper V

187 cm
29
190 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
38
201 lbs
17 - 28 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Tupper V persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Tupper V on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tupper V throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Tupper V's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Tupper V is trying to break free.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tupper V.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tupper V wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Tupper V has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupper V swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnson.

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tupper V on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tupper V wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupper V.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupper V blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupper V avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson working Tupper V over with knees to the body.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Tupper V drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
Johnson won't allow Tupper V to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops Tupper V from standing up.

Tupper V has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson stops Tupper V from standing up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tupper V throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Tupper V and move into the clinch.
Johnson misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tupper V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupper V's face.
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Tupper V's head.
Tupper V taking a breather.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupper V tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.

Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tupper V is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tupper V looks winded!
Johnson is trying to keep Tupper V in close.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tupper V.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupper V manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Johnson dominated that 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.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Tupper V in a clinch.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V throws a counter combo.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tupper V counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tupper V is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Tupper V advancing to mount.

Tupper V seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Bobby Tupper V has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking to control Tupper V's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Tupper V has control of the leg.
Tupper V works his way into full mount!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper V takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tupper V working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tupper V lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tupper V looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Tupper V gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Tupper V slips the punch.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Tupper V counters with a left to the body.
Eddie Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupper V as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination. Tupper V tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tupper V ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupper V takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tupper V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Tupper V circles away.
Tupper V avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Tupper V works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick but Tupper V moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.

Johnson gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Tupper V closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper V is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tupper V paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Tupper V moved out of range.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper V can do to turn this around?
Tupper V ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses

and Tupper V counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.
Tupper V looking for a takedown.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tupper V avoids it.
Tupper V wants a takedown.
Eddie Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.

Tupper V is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupper V is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Tupper V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tupper V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Tupper V is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Tupper V misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupper V seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupper V is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tupper V tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupper V has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Tupper V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Tupper V looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupper V momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Tupper V circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Tupper V is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupper V takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tupper V counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Tupper V takes it in his stride.
A big right from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eddie Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Tupper V tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Tupper V's head but Tupper V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupper V wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Tupper V displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Tupper V feints the counter takedown.
Johnson lands a jab.
Eddie Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Tupper V backpedaling.

Tupper V drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tupper V landing some decent shots from guard.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tupper V defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to control but Tupper V passes easily into half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper V is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tupper V is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Johnson!
After winning the bout, Eddie Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.