PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camilo Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper Vi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cienfuegos comes to the cage accompanied by Dreamlands. Bobby Tupper Vi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cienfuegos
vs
Tupper Vi

191 cm
24
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
214 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camilo Cienfuegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Tupper Vi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tupper Vi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tupper Vi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cienfuegos swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cienfuegos looking for subs off his back but Tupper Vi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cienfuegos wants to control but Tupper Vi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Cienfuegos looking for submissions off his back.
Cienfuegos tries to roll over but Tupper Vi keeps him under control.
Cienfuegos wants to control but Tupper Vi is keeping busy.
Tupper Vi throwing shots but Cienfuegos is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper Vi wants to stand up but Cienfuegos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tupper Vi prevents Cienfuegos from standing back up.

Tupper Vi stands up out of the half guard.
Cienfuegos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

Cienfuegos dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper Vi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper Vi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cienfuegos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cienfuegos wants to take a breather but Tupper Vi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cienfuegos.
Tupper Vi is looking to stand up but Cienfuegos isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cienfuegos gets to his feet. Tupper Vi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Tupper Vi gets a double leg takedown into Cienfuegos's guard.
Tupper Vi wants to stand but Cienfuegos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cienfuegos is trying to control the position but Tupper Vi postures up.
Tupper Vi wants to stand but Cienfuegos is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cienfuegos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cienfuegos is trying to control the position but Tupper Vi postures up.
Tupper Vi trying to control but Cienfuegos is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tupper Vi is controlling him.
Tupper Vi throwing strikes from guard but Cienfuegos blocks nicely.

Tupper Vi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cienfuegos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tupper Vi has managed to get both his arms back between Cienfuegos's legs - danger averted.

Cienfuegos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupper Vi defends well.
Cienfuegos trying to control the position.
Tupper Vi tries to free his leg and advance position but Cienfuegos is retaining full guard.

Cienfuegos has his feet on Tupper Vi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Cienfuegos dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper Vi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper Vi tries to stand and escape but Cienfuegos is controlling the position.
Cienfuegos moves into full guard.

Cienfuegos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tupper Vi is aware though and is defending well.
Tupper Vi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cienfuegos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cienfuegos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupper Vi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupper Vi content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupper Vi passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Camilo Cienfuegos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tupper Vi shoots in for a takedown but Cienfuegos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tupper Vi tries to sprawl but Cienfuegos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cienfuegos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tupper Vi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cienfuegos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Cienfuegos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper Vi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cienfuegos trying to pass the guard but Tupper Vi defending well.

Tupper Vi pushes Cienfuegos off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cienfuegos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cienfuegos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tupper Vi.

Cienfuegos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tupper Vi, pushing him back against the cage.
Cienfuegos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cienfuegos is trying to pull guard but Tupper Vi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper Vi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cienfuegos's waist but Cienfuegos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tupper Vi off to one side.
Camilo Cienfuegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper Vi.

Cienfuegos feints and as Tupper Vi raises his hands in defense, Cienfuegos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Cienfuegos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cienfuegos is defended easily by Tupper Vi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cienfuegos.
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!
Cienfuegos wants to clinch.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi counters with a takedown into side control.
Tupper Vi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cienfuegos sneaks back into half guard.
Cienfuegos is refusing to be controlled, as Tupper Vi sits in half guard.

Cienfuegos actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cienfuegos trying to get back to full guard but Tupper Vi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi tries to control but Cienfuegos wriggling away.
Cienfuegos is looking to get to half guard.
Camilo Cienfuegos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper Vi trying to control but Cienfuegos is having none of it.
Cienfuegos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cienfuegos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cienfuegos is looking for a sweep. Tupper Vi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tupper Vi trying to control the action but Cienfuegos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Tupper Vi was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Tupper Vi shoots in and bounces Cienfuegos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tupper Vi stopping the sweep attempt from Cienfuegos.

Cienfuegos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tupper Vi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cienfuegos has an active guard here but Tupper Vi has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Camilo Cienfuegos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tupper Vi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cienfuegos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupper Vi counters with a head kick. That will keep Cienfuegos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cienfuegos has a takedown stuffed.
Tupper Vi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Tupper Vi gets caught napping as Cienfuegos dives in and scores a takedown. Tupper Vi manages to retain guard.

Tupper Vi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tupper Vi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camilo Cienfuegos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper Vi prevents Cienfuegos from improving his position.

Tupper Vi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt

and Tupper Vi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tupper Vi scores with a knee to the head.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch.

Tupper Vi takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tupper Vi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper Vi shoots and misses

and Cienfuegos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper Vi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cienfuegos pulls his head out easily.
Cienfuegos looks to land a strike but Tupper Vi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cienfuegos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tupper Vi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tupper Vi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Cienfuegos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tupper Vi is trying to defend but Cienfuegos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cienfuegos is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper Vi tries to kick Cienfuegos off but Cienfuegos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cienfuegos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupper Vi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tupper Vi wants to get back to his feet.

Cienfuegos trying to work for an americana but Tupper Vi has managed to regain full guard.
Cienfuegos won't allow Tupper Vi to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cienfuegos drops back looking for a leg! Tupper Vi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupper Vi manages to kick Cienfuegos off! Cienfuegos jumps back into Tupper Vi's guard.
Cienfuegos trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper Vi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Tupper Vi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cienfuegos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tupper Vi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cienfuegos, into his guard.
Cienfuegos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Tupper Vi.
I think Cienfuegos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camilo Cienfuegos!