PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

TupperIII
vs
Smith

200 cm
29
215 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

190 cm
24
222 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt.
TupperIII takes one on the button.
TupperIII fails with the takedown

and Smith moves into the clinch.
TupperIII avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of TupperIII backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by TupperIII.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TupperIII blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of TupperIII backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.

It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
TupperIII avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
TupperIII takes a shot to the head.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

TupperIII tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TupperIII swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

and TupperIII decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
TupperIII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Smith pushes TupperIII off and gets back to his feet.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

TupperIII is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
TupperIII prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

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

TupperIII working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to stand but TupperIII is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

TupperIII shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed TupperIII's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith tries to clinch up.
TupperIII dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on TupperIII's head and hops out.
Smith looks to clinch

and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith has control of TupperIII's left arm, preventing TupperIII from doing any damage.

Smith pushes TupperIII off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a looping left.
TupperIII slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
TupperIII shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with TupperIII.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing TupperIII up against the cage.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
TupperIII fails to pull guard.
TupperIII's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TupperIIIs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
TupperIII drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of TupperIII backwards.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TupperIII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but TupperIII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch up but TupperIII circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.

Smith has TupperIII up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith gets through TupperIII's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII jumps guard.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.

TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.

Smith stands up and waves to TupperIII to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith tests TupperIII's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
TupperIII keeps the fight on the outside.
TupperIII shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobby TupperIII overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

TupperIII wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.

TupperIII is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is trying to control TupperIII's posture but TupperIII avoids it.

TupperIII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, TupperIII asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith wants to pass the guard but TupperIII is defending well.
TupperIII tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
TupperIII manages to get to full guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperIII looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but TupperIII is avoiding it.

Smith has TupperIII up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

TupperIII works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control TupperIII kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Smith pushes TupperIII off and gets back to his feet.
Terry Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith wants to clinch

and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith pushes TupperIII off looking to stand but TupperIII dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobby TupperIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TupperIII is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Smith!
Terry Smith tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

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