PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperIII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

TupperIII
vs
Rogers

200 cm
45
215 lbs
37 - 37 - 1

189 cm
47
220 lbs
39 - 51 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 37 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 51 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a series of punches but TupperIII avoids them all with ease.

Rogers looking to score a takedown here. TupperIII is defending well but Rogers drives through and ends up in TupperIII's guard.
TupperIII wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.

TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

TupperIII has an active guard here but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.

TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but TupperIII is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
TupperIII is working hard here to advance position.

TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

TupperIII has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rogers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rogers!
TupperIII is looking to regain half guard here but Rogers keeps moving and retains side control.

Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
TupperIII is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard.
TupperIII is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII looks to move to half guard but instead Rogers has passed into mount! Damn!
Rogers looking to control but TupperIII is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
TupperIII manages to regain half guard. Good work.

TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.

TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

TupperIII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

TupperIII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
TupperIII gets full guard.

TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rogers passes into side control.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
TupperIII looking for a sweep but Rogers has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Rogers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but TupperIII is surviving well by controlling Rogers's body position as best he can.
TupperIII can't escape the position.
TupperIII is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Rogers controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers tries to control but TupperIII wriggling away.

Rogers has control of TupperIII's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and TupperIII regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rogers throws a right hand that TupperIII ducks under and follows up with a left that TupperIII also avoids with ease.
TupperIII feinted with a counter takedown.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
TupperIII dives in for a single leg takedown but Rogers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

A momentary lapse in concentration from TupperIII enables Rogers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. TupperIII manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

TupperIII working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.

TupperIII working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
TupperIII tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.

TupperIII is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.

Rogers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TupperIII is just riding it out for now. Rogers eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TupperIII is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
TupperIII tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.

TupperIII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
TupperIII is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers works his way into full mount!
Rogers tries to control but TupperIII wriggling away.
TupperIII is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
TupperIII bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Steve Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

TupperIII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers content to stall in guard here.

TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.

TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A left lands for Rogers.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
TupperIII has a takedown stuffed.
TupperIII listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Rogers drives through with a takedown into TupperIII's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

TupperIII has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.

TupperIII working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rogers has passed into half guard!
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TupperIII!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
TupperIII manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but TupperIII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers tries to pass to full mount but TupperIII defends it.
TupperIII moves into full guard.

TupperIII working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.

TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
TupperIII works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers advances position into side control!
TupperIII gets back to half guard.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers wants to control but TupperIII is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperIII is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

TupperIII looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

TupperIII looking for subs from the bottom but Rogers mounts him!
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rogers wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
TupperIII in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers is continuing to stall.
Bobby TupperIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
A relieved looking Steve Rogers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.