PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between I C Wiener (ranked 6079 p4p, 500 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 9903 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

C Wiener
vs
TupperII

178 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

169 cm
53
181 lbs
31 - 40 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I C Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiener sprawls well. Wiener wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TupperII gets slowly back to his feet.
TupperII displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiener.
We've been told by Wiener's head coaches at Main Event that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Wiener gets caught napping as TupperII dives in and scores a takedown. Wiener manages to retain guard.
TupperII postures up in Wiener's guard and throws a big left but Wiener blocks it.
TupperII throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

TupperII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wiener is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperII, into his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII wants to sweep but no luck.
TupperII trying to control the position.
Wiener stops TupperII from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wiener is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wiener postures up.
TupperII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperII, not yet.

Wiener is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet but Wiener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiener postures up.

Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wiener drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiener jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wiener is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
TupperII is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiener preventing the sweep.
Wiener passes into half guard.

Wiener in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. TupperII tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wiener!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). I C Wiener!