PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Kupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Stock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stock has chosen Can't Hold Us as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jon Stock enters the cage!

Kupper
vs
Stock

185 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Fighters First Nutrition Amsterdam 160

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Kupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Stock!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Stock.
Stock dips to his left and cracks Kupper with an uppercut!
Kupper walks into a straight right hand from Stock.

Kupper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stock's half guard.
Stock tries to get to full guard but Kupper has control of the leg.
Kupper seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kupper is keen to just control but Stock is a slippery customer.
Stock is looking to improve his position.
Stock keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Stock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ben Kupper has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Stock.
Stock throws the left hand but Kupper avoids the punch easily.
Stock throws a head kick that half lands.
Jon Stock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stock pushes Kupper away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kupper.
Kupper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Stock coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kupper.
Stock works the jab nicely.
Stock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kupper on the side of the head.
Kupper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Kupper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kupper throws a head kick that misses.
Stock connects with a looping right hand.
Stock misses the jab.
Stock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kupper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stock throws a head kick but Kupper moves out of range.
Kupper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stock.
Kupper tries a head kick but it misses.

Kupper closes the distance and pushes Stock back into the cage.
Kupper jumps guard but Stock stands there with Kupper around his waist. Kupper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stock struggles to land a body shot inside as Kupper controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock misses with a body punch.
Stock misses with a punch to the body.
Stock digs a right hand into Kupper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kupper's gas tank.

Kupper pulls Stock into guard.
Stock working some strikes from top position.
Kupper wants to sweep here but Stock controlling him for the moment.

Kupper manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stock throws a head kick that Kupper semi-blocks.
Stock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kupper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stock lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stock lands a jab to the head.
Stock dips to his left and cracks Kupper with an uppercut!
Kupper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kupper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stock, as that shot connected.
Stock pushes Kupper away with a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Stock lands but Kupper takes it in his stride.
Kupper swings for the body but Stock moves out of range.
Stock scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Stock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stock lands a jab to the nose.
Kupper misses with a wild combination.
Kupper moves away from the strike by Stock.

Kupper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stock to the ground. Kupper is now in Stock's guard.
Stock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kupper is one step ahead there.
Stock trying to keep a closed guard but Kupper is proving a slippery customer.
Kupper controlling from the top position.
Stock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kupper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock trying to control the position here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stock lands with a cross.
Kupper ducks under a wild hook from Stock.
Kupper fails with a takedown attempt.
Kupper shoots in for a double leg but Stock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kupper shoots in and drives through. Stock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Kupper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupper shoots in but Stock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stock throws a head kick but Kupper moves out of range.
Stock connects with the punch.
Stock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kupper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jon Stock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stock lands a really nice looking cross but Kupper seems unphased.
Stock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kupper ducks right into an uppercut from Stock.
Stock misses with a head kick.
Stock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kupper on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kupper blocks the leg kick.
Kupper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stock tries to land a front kick but Kupper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick from Stock.
Stock fakes the leg kick and cracks Kupper in the body.
Ben Kupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kupper looks for a takedown but Stock sprawls well.
Stock stuffs the takedown attempt from Kupper. Kupper gets slowly back to his feet.
Kupper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kupper avoids the head kick by Stock.
Kupper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stock finds it's way round the side to connect with Kupper's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Stock.
Stock stuffs the takedown attempt from Kupper. Kupper gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stock as he connects with a hook.
Kupper moves out of range of the body kick from Stock.
Stock jabs Kupper right on the nose. Kupper blinks but takes it well.
Stock lands a head kick. Kupper smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kupper.
Kupper takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kupper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kupper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kupper scrambles back to his feet.
Stock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Stock 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!

Stock lands a glancing blow to the side of Kupper's head.
Stock cracks the inside of Kupper's front leg.
Kupper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kupper dives in and grabs Stock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stock pushes down on Kupper's head and hops out.
Stock's corner calls for a 1-2. Stock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kupper avoids the head kick by Stock.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stock.
Kupper tries for a takedown but Stock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kupper takes a step back to recover.
Kupper tries to clinch up but Stock circles away and keeps his distance.
Stock lunges at Kupper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kupper's hand.
Kupper moves to clinch but Stock breaks away
and Stock counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kupper will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kupper steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stock. That one must have hurt.
Kupper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kupper ducks right into an uppercut from Stock.
Kupper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jon Stock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kupper tries to clinch but Stock is having none of it.
Kupper throws a low kick but Stock avoids it.
Kupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kupper tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stock stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Kupper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stock throws a front kick that sends Kupper stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupper walks into a jab.
Stock tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Kupper is looking to clinch.
Kupper blocks a head kick by Stock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stock.
Stock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kupper's sensitive parts.
Stock misses with a head kick.
Kupper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stock.
Stock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kupper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stock cracks Kupper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kupper is defended easily by Stock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stock scores with a jab to the head.
Stock throws a low kick but Kupper moves out of range easily.
Kupper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stock.
Stock lands with a slapping head kick.
Kupper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stock tries to score with a low kick but Kupper moves his leg out of the way.
Kupper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stock - that will leave a mark!
Stock misses with a head kick.

Kupper closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stock after a bit of a struggle.
Kupper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kupper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stock prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Stock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stock 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Stock!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Stock waved his t-shirt featuring Work Hard, Fight Hard Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.