PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by In Scarlet Storm. Tupolski has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dall
vs
Tupolski

180 cm
28
171 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

175 cm
36
182 lbs
24 - 11 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.

Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.

Tupolski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski jabs at Dall's body.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.

Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tupolski kicks Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tupolski just manages to avoid it.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski jabs at Dall's body.

Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.

Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tupolski's calf.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.

Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dall misses.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
A clash of legs there as Tupolski blocks the low kick.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
It looked like Dall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Dall.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall is looking to wear down Tupolski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dall moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tupolski's head.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Tupolski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tupolski pushes Dall away with a front kick.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Dall dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Dall looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by Dall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Tupolski lands.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupolski thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski blocks a jab.

Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Dall is now in Tupolski's guard.
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looks to land a strike but Tupolski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katurian Tupolski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tupolski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jab by Tupolski.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.

Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupolski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Tupolski moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tupolski moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Dall shrugs it off though.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski scores with a one two! Dall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Tupolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Tupolski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Dall.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Dall lands a shot to the body.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Dall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Dall breaks from the clinch.

Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupolski is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tupolski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tupolski has escaped and now he's on top!

Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tupolski stacks Dall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tupolski!
Dall is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.