PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunders comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Dean Martin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thunders
vs
TupperIII

188 cm
32
215 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

200 cm
32
215 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Thunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunders throws out a leg kick but TupperIII moves out of range and Thunders only half commits.
TupperIII takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
TupperIII ducks under a wild hook from Thunders.
TupperIII ducks under a wild hook from Thunders.
Thunders throws a right hand that misses
and TupperIII counters with a nice uppercut.
TupperIII staying out of range there.
Thunders throws a front kick aimed at TupperIII's knee but TupperIII avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Thunders.
Thunders misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunders throws a head kick that TupperIII semi-blocks.

It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunders throws a leg kick but TupperIII checks it.
TupperIII bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Thunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunders throws a front kick aimed at TupperIII's knee but TupperIII avoids it well.
Thunders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt TupperIII.
Johnny Thunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thunders misses with a combination
and TupperIII counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by Thunders.
TupperIII uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thunders throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
TupperIII steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunders.
Thunders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Thunders.
Thunders is looking to clinch but TupperIII is avoiding it.
A big left from Thunders misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders tries to land a front kick but TupperIII steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by Thunders.
Thunders digs a good body shot into TupperIII's ribs.
Thunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thunders throws a hook to the side of TupperIII's head but TupperIII sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunders with a jab.
Thunders swings widly with a right hand
and TupperIII counters with a good low kick that Thunders was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Thunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thunders looks to score with a jab to the body but TupperIII is just out of range.
TupperIII bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thunders connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Thunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thunders tries to work over TupperIII's front leg with a kick but TupperIII checks it.
Thunders wants to clinch.
A jab from Thunders misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TupperIII was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunders.
Thunders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by TupperIII.
Thunders throws a combination that misses

and TupperIII counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by TupperIII.

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

TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunders is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

TupperIII working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunders won't allow TupperIII to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thunders defends well.
Thunders stays in close to TupperIII's body and controls the position.
Thunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thunders trying to stand up but can't free himself from TupperIII's guard.

TupperIII has his feet on Thunders's thighs here. He's pushed Thunders off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thunders screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby TupperIII!
A relieved looking Bobby TupperIII thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.