PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ataman
vs
TupperIII

195 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

200 cm
45
215 lbs
37 - 38 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

TupperIII shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ataman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ataman has his feet on TupperIII's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

TupperIII manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ataman on his heels. He'll look to pass Ataman's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
TupperIII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TupperIII slips nicely into half guard.
Ataman is controlling TupperIII's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ataman wants to improve his position but TupperIII is controlling well.
Ataman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ataman pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

TupperIII drops back looking for a leg! Ataman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ataman manages to kick TupperIII off! TupperIII jumps back into Ataman's guard.

TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ataman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Ataman in his guard.

Ataman scoring with some ground and pound.
Ataman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ataman wants to pass the guard but TupperIII is keeping the position.
Ataman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

TupperIII has his foot on Ataman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ataman works his way back into a safe position though.
Ataman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ataman pushes his legs off easily.
Ataman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Ataman gets to his feet. TupperIII looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bobby TupperIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperIII shoots for a double leg takedown but Ataman sprawls well. He's pushed TupperIII's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ataman connects with a leg kick. TupperIII looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Ataman moves into the clinch successfully.
TupperIII jumps guard but Ataman stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TupperIII fails to pull guard.
Sergiusz Ataman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TupperIII drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but Ataman won't allow it.
Ataman is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ataman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Ataman has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ataman.
Ataman digs a right hand into TupperIII's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on TupperIII's gas tank.
Ataman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ataman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TupperIIIs head.
TupperIII avoiding damage as Ataman throws knees to the body.
TupperIII blocks an uppercut.
Ataman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman lands a body punch.
Ataman scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

TupperIII dives in and grabs Ataman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ataman pushes down on TupperIII's head and hops out.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ataman lunges at TupperIII with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by TupperIII's hand.
The fighters circling - Ataman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TupperIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergiusz Ataman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TupperIII fails with the takedown
enabling Ataman to counter with a crisp jab.

Ataman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman lands a nice uppercut.
Sergiusz Ataman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
TupperIII blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ataman just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ataman to keep the fight standing.

TupperIII manages to pull guard.
Ataman lands a couple of digs.

Ataman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TupperIII, up you get!
Ataman works over TupperIII's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
Ataman throws a series of strikes that have TupperIII backpedaling.

Ataman moves into range and clinches up with TupperIII.
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!

Ataman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ataman works TupperIII's body with a nice hook.
Ataman fails to land with a series of punches.
Ataman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces TupperIII back to the cage. Ataman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII walks into a straight right hand from Ataman.

TupperIII is rocked!
Ataman stuns TupperIII with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
TupperIII is still on wobbly legs! Can Ataman finish him?
TupperIII looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ataman is fending him off so far but TupperIII persists. Nope, Ataman circles away and we're back to standing.
TupperIII seems to have recovered his senses.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Ataman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ataman pounces like a tiger and cracks TupperIII with a vicious hook! TupperIII is down but not out! Ataman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergiusz Ataman!
An out of breath Sergiusz Ataman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.