PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Bishop is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tepper
vs
Bishop

180 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

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REAR NAKED CHOKE NUTRITION

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Tepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lance Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepper tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Tepper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.

Tepper closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepper works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
Tepper misses with a body punch.
Bishop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tepper misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop wants to break free but Tepper has control.
Tepper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Tepper 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepper thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyler Tepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepper moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Tepper is looking to clinch.
Tepper lands with a shot to the body.

Bishop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Bishop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tepper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bishop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tepper defends it well.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Tepper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.

Bishop is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tepper sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in LOD-Guts & Glory Gym inform me that Bishop has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Bishop wants to work for an arm triangle but Tepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bishop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bishop is looking for a kimura but Tepper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishop to get the leverage.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepper defending well though.
Tepper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Tepper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.

Bishop wants to work for an arm triangle but Tepper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bishop is looking for a kimura but Tepper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bishop to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Bishop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tepper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tepper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Bishop is working for a kimura but Tepper is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tepper!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Tepper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepper checks it well.
Tepper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepper checks a leg kick.
Tepper tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepper moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tepper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepper's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepper manages to avoid it.
Tepper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tepper moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Tepper lands a nice hook to Bishop's body. Bishop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tepper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepper wants to clinch.

Tepper clinches.

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!
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tepper after a bit of a struggle.
Tepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepper slowing the pace effectively.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop trying to stall but Tepper improves his position.
Tepper lands a shoulder strike.
Tepper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tepper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyler Tepper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Bishop.
Tepper scores with a shoulder strike.
Tepper misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tepper fails to land.
Tepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bishops head.
Tepper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tepper digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
A short right from Tepper on the inside.
Tepper stops a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Tepper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop tries to work over Tepper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Tepper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Tepper is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop trying to control the position but instead, Tepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bishop into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tepper fails to land.
Tepper slows down the pace here.
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but Tepper has him pressed against the cage.
Tepper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!
Tepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepper dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop jumps guard but Tepper stands there with Bishop around his waist. Bishop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tepper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Tepper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bishop.
Tepper checks a leg kick.
Tepper misses with a wild body shot.
Tepper just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.

Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tepper quickly recovers to half guard.

Bishop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bishop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bishop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bishop.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Tepper is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bishop is working for a kimura but Tepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Tepper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tepper tries to get out of the position.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Tepper avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepper is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bishop has gone for a leg lock! Tepper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bishop's guard.

Bishop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Tepper controlling him for the moment.

Bishop has his foot on Tepper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tepper works his way back into a safe position though.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bishop working for a triangle but Tepper defends it easily.

Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tepper controlling from the top position.
Tepper stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.

Bishop working for a triangle but Tepper defends it easily.

Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tepper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepper is stalling in the full guard.

Tepper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Bishop!
Post fight, Lance Bishop stared into the camera and said 'Scooby told me it would be easy, but not THIS easy... wimp'.