PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Island Bennett (ranked 4972 p4p, 507 weight class) and Ramsey Tupper (ranked 6177 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bennett
vs
Tupper

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
181 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramsey Tupper!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Donk. Bennett catches Tupper right on the button with a cross.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Island Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tupper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper slips under a jab from Bennett.
Tupper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tupper throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Tupper's head but Tupper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Island Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett cracks Tupper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper has time to react.
Tupper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Tupper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Tupper tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Tupper.
Tupper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupper misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett scores with a nice right hand.

Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Tupper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupper misses with some punches.
Bennett gets through Tupper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupper swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett gets through Tupper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.

Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Tupper slips a jab from Bennett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Island Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice defenses there by Tupper.
Bennett jabs Tupper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tupper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Tupper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tupper throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett clobbers Tupper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Tupper is out of range.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tupper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Tupper drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Tupper's ribcage. Tupper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tupper tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Tupper's takedown attempt.
Island Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupper's elbow.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tupper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett avoiding damage as Tupper throws knees to the body.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Tupper takes a shot to the head.
Tupper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennett after a bit of a struggle.
Island Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Tupper.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tupper looking to stall.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper backwards.
Tupper tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Tupper won't allow it.
Tupper tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Island Bennett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Tupper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupper looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett lands a jab to Tupper's midsection.
Tupper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupper's head.
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!
Bennett digs a good body shot into Tupper's ribs.
Tupper throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Tupper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupper moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupper wants to counter with a clinch but Bennett pushes him away.
Tupper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper can do to turn this around?
Tupper moves forwards but Bennett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tupper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Ramsey Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Tupper does no damage.
Island Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupper takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett lands a jab to Tupper's midsection.
Tupper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupper takes one on the button.
Island Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Island Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Island Bennett!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Island Bennett!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Island Bennett!

Island Bennett wins by unanimous decision!