PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ferguson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper IV had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tupper IV
vs
Ferguson jr

188 cm
23
193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

*** Real Nutrition ***

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Ferguson jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson jr is looking to clinch but Tupper IV is avoiding it.
Ferguson jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupper IV pinned against the cage. Tupper IV gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson jr tries to clinch but Tupper IV is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson jr tries to clinch up but Tupper IV circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper IV misses with a takedown attempt

and Ferguson jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tupper IV wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson jr postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper IV's brow.
Ferguson jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tupper IV has momentary wrist control but Ferguson jr slips an elbow through the middle.

Tupper IV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ferguson jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ferguson jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ferguson jr throws and elbow that misses. Tupper IV uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferguson jr's guard. Nice move by Tupper IV!
Tupper IV wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Ferguson jr 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper IV wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Ferguson jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ferguson jr keeping moving, preventing Tupper IV from controlling successfully.
Tupper IV would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tupper IV pushing down on Ferguson jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper IV wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson jr keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper IV wants to stand but Ferguson jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ferguson jr moves into full guard.
Ferguson jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tupper IV wants to pass the guard but Ferguson jr is keeping the position.
Tupper IV looking to sit in guard and control but Ferguson jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferguson jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tupper IV looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson jr defends easily.
Tupper IV is breathing heavily.
Ferguson jr with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferguson jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferguson jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson jr postures up in Tupper IV's guard and throws a big left but Tupper IV blocks it.
Ferguson jr is working Tupper IV over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferguson jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferguson jr postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper IV's brow.
Tupper IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tupper IV has his foot on Ferguson jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Tupper IV throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ferguson jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ferguson jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Ferguson jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferguson jr misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper IV counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson jr gets underhooks to prevent Tupper IV's takedown attempt.
Ferguson jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tupper IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tupper IV jumps into guard, dragging Ferguson jr to the mat.
Ferguson jr postures up.
Ferguson jr stands up over Tupper IV, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tupper IV is trying to keep Ferguson jr in close.
Ferguson jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tupper IV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tupper IV is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tupper IV utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ferguson jr moves into range and clinches up with Tupper IV.

Ferguson jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tupper IV gets full guard.

Tupper IV is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson jr defends well.
Ferguson jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tupper IV trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson jr stands up over Tupper IV, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ferguson jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tupper IV is on top in guard.
Tupper IV wants to control from the top but Ferguson jr keeps moving.
Tupper IV throws and elbow that misses. Ferguson jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tupper IV's guard. Nice move by Ferguson jr!
Ferguson jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Tupper IV is looking for a triangle but Ferguson jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson jr distracts Tupper IV with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferguson jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sean Ferguson jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupper IV throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ferguson jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tupper IV is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tupper IV tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tupper IV has Ferguson jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tupper IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferguson jr has Tupper IV pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferguson jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tupper IV tumbling to the mat - Ferguson jr dives into Tupper IV's guard.
Tupper IV has momentary wrist control but Ferguson jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferguson jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tupper IV looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper IV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson jr cracks Tupper IV with a solid left hand.
Tupper IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson jr is controlling him.
Ferguson jr lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson jr fails with the takedown

and Tupper IV counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson jr fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferguson jr pulls Tupper IV in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Tupper IV will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tupper IV with a poor takedown

so Ferguson jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferguson jr landing some decent shots from guard.

Tupper IV escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupper IV working a defensive guard here.
Ferguson jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tupper IV's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupper IV wants to stand up but Ferguson jr is controlling him.
Ferguson jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferguson jr landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson jr looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferguson jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson jr distracts Tupper IV with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tupper IV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ferguson jr lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson jr distracts Tupper IV with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferguson jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ferguson jr with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tupper IV counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferguson jr won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper IV looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tupper IV throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tupper IV tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ferguson jr stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

Tupper IV looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tupper IV taking a break here but Ferguson jr is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tupper IV wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferguson jr wants to get back to full guard.
Tupper IV throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tupper IV counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferguson jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tupper IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Ferguson jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferguson jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ferguson jr!