PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Korczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Korczynski
vs
Tupper V

173 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

190 cm
30
201 lbs
10 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a series of strikes that have Korczynski backpedaling.
Tupper V fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Korczynski works the jab nicely.
Tupper V closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korczynski circles away.
Tupper V has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Korczynski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tupper V counters with a thumping low kick.
Korczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is looking to chop away at Korczynski's legs.
Korczynski misses with a double jab.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Korczynski dives in and grabs Tupper V's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes down on Korczynski's head and hops out.
Korczynski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Tupper V misses with a left hand

and Korczynski counters by clinching up.
Tupper V tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lukasz Korczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.

Korczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V throws a leg kick but Korczynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Korczynski.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczynski as he jumps to the side.
Tupper V shoots and misses
and Korczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korczynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korczynski.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korczynski blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupper V moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korczynski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Korczynski avoids the head kick by Tupper V.
Some wild striking there from Korczynski.
Korczynski throws a right hand that Tupper V ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupper V also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Tupper V scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Lukasz Korczynski has been cut.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tupper V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.

Korczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Tupper V has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tupper V working hard to break the clinch.

Korczynski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination

and Korczynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Tupper V is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korczynski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Korczynski wants to free his trapped foot but Tupper V is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korczynski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Korczynski wants to pass the guard but Tupper V is defending well.

Korczynski is working for an americana but Tupper V has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Korczynski was thinking about the submission.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Korczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to sweep here but Korczynski controlling him for the moment.
Tupper V looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper V trying to keep a closed guard but Korczynski is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Tupper V.
Korczynski misses with a double jab

so Tupper V counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korczynski wants to sweep here but Tupper V controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Korczynski keeps moving.

Tupper V avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Korczynski keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.

Tupper V stands up and waves to Korczynski to follow him.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korczynski as he jumps to the side.
Tupper V misses with a combination
and Korczynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Korczynski with a series of wild strikes but Korczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Korczynski does no damage.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tupper V lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tupper V throws the kick towards the body but Korczynski avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Korczynski darts in and clinches Tupper V up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Korczynski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tupper V regains guard immediately.
Korczynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Tupper V will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Korczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupper V counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Korczynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tupper V did well to prevent Korczynski getting side control.
Korczynski wants to pass to mount but Tupper V is defending the position.
Korczynski wants to control but Tupper V is keeping him busy.
Tupper V wants to get back to full guard.
Tupper V makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tupper V.
Korczynski wants to stand but Tupper V has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Korczynski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Korczynski stops Tupper V from standing up.
Korczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper V wants to stand and escape but Korczynski is having none of it.

Korczynski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupper V dives on top into guard.
Lukasz Korczynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper V stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korczynski wants to stand up but Tupper V is controlling him.

Tupper V gets to his feet - Korczynski follows without any prompting.
Tupper V throws a combination. Korczynski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lukasz Korczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Tupper V as Korczynski shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupper V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper V throws a half hearted mid kick.
Korczynski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Korczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Korczynski also avoids with ease.
Korczynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tupper V counters with a one-two to the body.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korczynski.
Korczynski throws a combination that misses
and Tupper V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korczynski slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
Korczynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupper V circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V misses with a low kick as Korczynski jumps back.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korczynski tries to clinch but Tupper V moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V scores with a three punch combo!
Tupper V swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Korczynski counters by moving into the clinch.

Tupper V lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V trying to control the position from guard on top but Korczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper V wanted to stand there but Korczynski had control of the position.
Tupper V trying to control but Korczynski is working from the bottom.
Tupper V looking to sit in guard and control but Korczynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczynski looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tupper V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczynski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korczynski shoots for a takedown but Tupper V saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korczynski dives in and grabs Tupper V's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupper V pushes down on Korczynski's head and hops out.
Tupper V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczynski.

Tupper V gets a double leg takedown into Korczynski's guard.

Tupper V stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Korczynski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korczynski as he avoids it easily.
Tupper V throws a solid leg kick but Korczynski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a combination that misses
and Korczynski counters with a three punch combo that has Tupper V backing up. Tupper V nods at Korczynski to acknowledge the strikes.
Tupper V checks a leg kick.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Korczynski moves out of range.
Tupper V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korczynski swinging wildly here.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Korczynski moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Korczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper V lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tupper V will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupper V.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown but Korczynski shows good takedown defense.
Korczynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski takes a swing at Tupper V's ribcage but misses.
Tupper V throws a body kick that misses.
Korczynski is looking to clinch.
Korczynski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupper V works the jab nicely.
Korczynski shoots in but Tupper V avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Korczynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper V dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Korczynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tupper V throws a low kick but Korczynski moves out of range easily.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Korczynski avoids nicely.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Korczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper V feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korczynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korczynski tries to bum rush Tupper V with a series of wild strikes but Tupper V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V looks to land a combination but Korczynski avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korczynski shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Tupper V lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korczynski!
Korczynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tupper V jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Korczynski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Korczynski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupper V wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tupper V.

Tupper V decides to stand back up.
Tupper V has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski tries to clinch but Tupper V moves away
and Tupper V counters with a left and a right that stings Korczynski.
Korczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A combination from Korczynski does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper V misses with a head kick.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V lands with a nice combination. Korczynski backs away looking to recover.

Tupper V gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to stand but Korczynski is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korczynski is one step ahead there.

Korczynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tupper V misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tupper V swings for the body but Korczynski moves out of range.
Tupper V is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Korczynski does no damage.
Tupper V does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tupper V defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Korczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper V pivots, looking for a leg kick but Korczynski is out of range and Tupper V settles back down.
Lukasz Korczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korczynski swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tupper V 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!

Bobby Tupper V wins by unanimous decision!
Bobby Tupper V really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.