PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Nogueira
vs
TupperIII

189 cm
46
209 lbs
28 - 23 - 0

200 cm
42
215 lbs
31 - 32 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

TupperIII shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but TupperIII postures up.

TupperIII got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, TupperIII has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
TupperIII sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nogueira is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.

TupperIII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII is thwarting Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Nogueira tries to roll over but TupperIII keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.

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

TupperIII is working for a submission of some sort.

TupperIII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogueira sees it coming and defends easily.
Nogueira wants to control but TupperIII is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.

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 passes easily into side control. Nice work.

TupperIII looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nogueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked TupperIII off and has taken his back!

Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but TupperIII is controlling his hands well.
Nogueira is trying to stick to TupperIII's back but TupperIII is turning into Nogueira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nogueira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by TupperIII.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Nogueira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nogueira manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Nogueira's guard.
TupperIII pushing down on Nogueira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is working for a submission of some sort.

Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.

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

TupperIII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.

Nogueira has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for TupperIII. Oh but Nogueira has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! TupperIII goes limp - he's gone! Nogueira jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Nogueira!