PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yun Fat Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperII is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fat Chow
vs
TupperII

188 cm
33
173 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

169 cm
43
181 lbs
21 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yun Fat Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII shoots in but no luck this time.
TupperII shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chow defends it nicely.
TupperII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chow's waist but Chow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperII off to one side.
Yun Fat Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.

Chow gets caught flat footed, as TupperII shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chow is looking to stand up but TupperII isn't so interested in that idea.
Chow controlling TupperII's posture.

TupperII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII passes into half guard.
Chow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. TupperII is working away from the top position though.

Chow is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow is refusing to be controlled, as TupperII sits in half guard.
Chow is looking to improve his position.
TupperII is controlling the pace.

TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperII thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Chow is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
Chow keeping hold of TupperII's head, controlling as best he can.

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.

TupperII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chow sees it coming and defends easily.
Chow is looking to control TupperII's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chow avoid being mounted?

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chow controlling the position well.

TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TupperII working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chow tries to roll over but TupperII keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII stops Chow from getting back to his feet.

TupperII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperII.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperII misses with a head shot. Chow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chow keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
TupperII trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chow's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

TupperII closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - TupperII lands in his opponent's guard.
Chow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TupperII.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TupperII postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TupperII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
TupperII with a flurry of punches that miss.
TupperII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chow is keeping the position for now.
Chow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Chow pushes TupperII off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TupperII closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chow circles away.
Chow misses with a series of wild punches.
Chow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by TupperII.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

TupperII has his takedown stuffed

and Chow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chow.

It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
TupperII blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Chow is controlling him.
TupperII lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
TupperII scores with a knee to the head.

TupperII gets control of Chow's arms and successfully pulls guard. TupperII will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
TupperII has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TupperII holds on and takes a little breather.
Chow sitting in guard here, content to control.

TupperII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TupperII is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow pulls TupperII in close to prevent any damage.

TupperII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

TupperII thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
TupperII trying to control the position from guard on top but Chow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII being controlled here momentarily.
Chow can't keep his opponent in guard - TupperII advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

TupperII is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chow defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TupperII tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chow controlling the position for now.

Chow is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.

TupperII is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chow is just riding it out for now. TupperII eventually gives up the hold.
Chow manages to get to full guard.
Chow trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
TupperII wants to stand but Chow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

TupperII drops back looking for a leg! Chow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chow manages to kick TupperII off! TupperII jumps back into Chow's guard.
TupperII throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chow trying to control the position here.
Chow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobby TupperII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

TupperII gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chow is looking to improve his position.

TupperII seems to be looking for submissions.
Chow is looking to improve his position.

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

TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TupperII is trying to control the action in half guard but Chow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby TupperII showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight stays on the outside here - TupperII looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chow with a nice cross.
TupperII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chow's waist but Chow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperII off to one side.
TupperII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TupperII looks for a takedown but Chow sprawls well.
Yun Fat Chow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.

TupperII bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Chow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

TupperII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chow keeping his opponent close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobby TupperII has got the better of the ground game so far.
TupperII tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

TupperII tries for a kimura but Chow is defending well.
Chow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
TupperII wants to control but Chow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chow slows the pace down in half guard.
TupperII tries to get to full guard but Chow has control of the leg.
Yun Fat Chow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is looking to control Chow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TupperII avoid being mounted?
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Chow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TupperII has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chow is working away from the top position though.
TupperII won't allow Chow to pass to mount.
TupperII pushes Chow off looking to stand but Chow dives back in and keeps control.
TupperII trying to control but Chow postures up.
Chow sitting and controlling from the half guard.

TupperII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Chow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
TupperII is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Chow tenderised TupperII's leg. TupperII is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chow scores with a hook to the body. TupperII takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chow misses with a hook. TupperII ducked under it nicely.
TupperII changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chow connects with a body shot that sends TupperII's belly button to the back.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TupperII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chow's waist but Chow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperII off to one side.
Chow connects with an inside leg kick.
Yun Fat Chow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Chow finds it's target.
Chow slaps away a takedown attempt from TupperII, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TupperII.
Chow sets himself, and TupperII steps forward looking for the clinch! Chow avoids it this time.
TupperII keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Chow misses.
A combination from Chow does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TupperII darts in looking for a takedown but Chow gets double underhooks and turns TupperII into the cage.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Chow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chow kicks TupperII off and gets to his feet.
Chow stuffs the takedown.
TupperII dives in for a single leg takedown but Chow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Chow gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Fat Chow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TupperII 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
Bobby TupperII very nearly forgot to thank Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.