PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
TupperIII

190 cm
24
222 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

200 cm
29
215 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

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Good takedowns
Decent 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance but TupperIII moves to the side

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

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.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.

TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperIII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to stand and escape but TupperIII is having none of it.
Smith pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
Smith is looking to stand up but TupperIII isn't so interested in that idea.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TupperIII on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TupperIII is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - TupperIII circles away.
Smith wants to clinch up but TupperIII keeps it at a distance.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.

TupperIII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

TupperIII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. TupperIII eventually gives up the hold.

TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

TupperIII is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Smith pushes TupperIII off and gets back to his feet.
Smith darts in trying to clinch

and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is controlling TupperIII's position as best he can from this difficult position.

TupperIII seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent TupperIII advancing to mount.

Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and TupperIII counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

TupperIII wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.

TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but TupperIII is controlling him

TupperIII is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith trying to control from the bottom.

TupperIII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperIII dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith closes the distance but TupperIII moves to the side

so TupperIII counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TupperIII is looking to pass into half guard but Smith pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smith is in guard.

TupperIII working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith is looking to stand up but TupperIII won't let him.
TupperIII keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TupperIII isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks TupperIII on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!

Smith decides to stand back up.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Smith moves to clinch but TupperIII breaks away

and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith wants to stand but TupperIII is controlling the position.

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.

TupperIII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith is trying to control the position but TupperIII postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.

TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperIII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

TupperIII 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.
Smith is pulling down on TupperIII's head. It's preventing any offense from TupperIII, at least for the moment.

TupperIII 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.
Smith wants to stand up but TupperIII is controlling him.

TupperIII 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith wants to stand up but TupperIII is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TupperIII is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but TupperIII is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TupperIII sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.

TupperIII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

TupperIII is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.

TupperIII is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith controlling the position.

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.

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

TupperIII has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperIII's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

TupperIII has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for TupperIII.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperIII tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperIII showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries to clinch but TupperIII moves out of range.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
TupperIII takes a shot to the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by TupperIII.
TupperIII takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.

TupperIII pulls guard effortlessly.

TupperIII is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from TupperIII.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but TupperIII uses good head movement to avoid it.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by TupperIII.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Terry Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TupperIII managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TupperIII on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Terry Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt.
TupperIII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TupperIII takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
TupperIII keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of TupperIII 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - TupperIII circles away.
Terry Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch there but TupperIII circles away.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
TupperIII steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt

and TupperIII counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
TupperIII passes easily into side control. Nice work.

TupperIII is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith tries to bench press TupperIII off him but TupperIII keeps the position.
Terry Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.

TupperIII has hold of Smith's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Smith seems comfortable defending it but TupperIII has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Smith is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Smith is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but TupperIII couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby TupperIII!
An out of breath Bobby TupperIII thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.