PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Baaden
vs
TupperIII

188 cm
31
217 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaden fails to land with a series of punches.

Baaden clinches.

Baaden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Baaden clinches.
TupperIII jumps guard but Baaden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Baaden breaks the clinch.
Baaden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TupperIII moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baaden is looking to clinch.

Baaden forces TupperIII back against the cage and clinches.

Baaden breaks from the clinch.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Baaden counters with a straight right hand.
Baaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
TupperIII gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Baaden counters by moving into the clinch.
Raian Baaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baaden just stands there and leans against the cage.

Baaden breaks from the clinch.
Baaden slaps away a takedown attempt from TupperIII, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raian Baaden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baaden tries to clinch but TupperIII is having none of it.
Baaden cracks TupperIII with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baaden tries to clinch up.

Baaden closes the distance and clinches.

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

Baaden rushes TupperIII and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Baaden has him pressed against the cage.

Baaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Baaden instigates a clinch.

Baaden breaks the clinch.
TupperIII with a poor takedown
and Baaden counters with a straight right hand.
TupperIII fails with the takedown
and Baaden counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baaden fails with an attempt to clinch.
TupperIII keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baaden.
Baaden fails with an attempt to clinch.
TupperIII keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baaden.
Baaden moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Baaden with a hook.
Baaden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TupperIII manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
TupperIII ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TupperIII keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Baaden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baaden misses with a double jab.
Baaden tries to clinch but TupperIII moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baaden tries to clinch up.
Baaden tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raian Baaden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baaden throws a series of punches but TupperIII avoids them all with ease.
Baaden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperIII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baaden doesn't manage to clinch there - TupperIII circles away.
TupperIII swats away the attempt to clinch by Baaden.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raian Baaden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Baaden moves into the clinch.

Baaden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperIII circles away quickly and effectively.
Baaden tries to clinch up.
Baaden doesn't manage to clinch there - TupperIII circles away.
Baaden misses with a wild combination.
Baaden tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TupperIII is trying desperately to land a takedown but Baaden is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for TupperIII.
Baaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baaden tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baaden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baaden works over TupperIII's head and body with a nice combination.
Baaden wants to clinch.
TupperIII doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baaden counters by moving into the clinch.

Baaden breaks from the clinch.

Baaden moves into the clinch.

Baaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by TupperIII or perhaps it was just good defense by Baaden which made him look bad.
Baaden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TupperIII.
Baaden thuds a left hand into TupperIII's body.
Raian Baaden is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baaden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TupperIII manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baaden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TupperIII manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baaden is looking to clinch but TupperIII is avoiding it.
Baaden is looking to clinch but TupperIII is avoiding it.
Baaden moves to clinch but TupperIII breaks away

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Baaden wriggles free and stands up.
Baaden is looking to clinch but TupperIII is avoiding it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
TupperIII fails to pull guard.
Raian Baaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.

Baaden manages to break the clinch.
TupperIII shoots and misses

and Baaden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Baaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TupperIII dodges the punch combination from Baaden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Baaden misses.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Baaden circles away easily

and Baaden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Baaden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baaden throws a series of strikes that have TupperIII backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperIII misses with a takedown

and Baaden moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raian Baaden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Baaden moves into range and clinches up with TupperIII.

Baaden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Baaden.
Baaden tries to clinch but fails miserably

and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown. Baaden fights it but they end up in guard.

Baaden scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Baaden tries to clinch there but TupperIII circles away.
Baaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Baaden has managed to clinch.

TupperIII has Baaden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. TupperIII pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baaden tumbling to the mat - TupperIII dives into Baaden's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baaden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TupperIII is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baaden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Baaden in his guard.

Baaden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
TupperIII keeps the fight on the outside.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt
and Baaden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Baaden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baaden cracks TupperIII with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baaden tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TupperIII manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Baaden has closed the distance and engaged TupperIII in a clinch.

Baaden manages to break the clinch.
Baaden wants to clinch.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt

and Baaden counters by clinching up.

Baaden breaks from the clinch.

Baaden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Raian Baaden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.

Baaden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TupperIII with a lazy takedown attempt

and Baaden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Baaden has him pressed against the cage.

Baaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baaden tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperIII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TupperIII with a lazy takedown attempt

and Baaden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baaden.

Baaden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raian Baaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baaden moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Baaden cracks TupperIII with a good jab.
Baaden tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and TupperIII counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raian Baaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baaden dives on top into guard.

Baaden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Baaden rushes TupperIII and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Baaden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baaden closes the distance looking to clinch

and TupperIII counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baaden's guard now.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

TupperIII has gone for a leg lock! Baaden slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperIII's guard.
Bobby TupperIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TupperIII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Baaden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TupperIII, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
Raian Baaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baaden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Raian Baaden!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Raian Baaden!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Raian Baaden!

Raian Baaden wins by unanimous decision!