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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilsooooon James Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Tupper V was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilsooooon James Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupper V!
Tupper V throws a series of punches but James Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V misses with a kick to the body.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Tupper V tries to clinch up but James Da Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
James Da Silva looks for a takedown but Tupper V sprawls well.
Tupper V changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper V throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
Tupper V lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Tupper V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper V is looking to land body kicks.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a right hand that James Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that James Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Tupper V missing with a left hand there. James Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Tupper V doesn't manage to clinch there - James Da Silva circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws an overhand right that lands on James Da Silva's shoulder, as James Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Tupper V misses with a hook.
Tupper V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tupper V lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James Da Silva moves out of range as Tupper V throws a body kick.
Tupper V misses with a two punch combination.
Tupper V throws a hook to the side of James Da Silva's head but James Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper V. James Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V connects with a nice looking jab.
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Tupper V lands a two punch combo.
Tupper V wants to clinch up but James Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Tupper V fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupper V looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V has James Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V tries to land a leg kick but James Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tupper V lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James Da Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James Da Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupper V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper V tries a head kick but it misses.
James Da Silva blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but James Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tupper V tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper V throws a shot from downtown. James Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Tupper V.
James Da Silva blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V takes the fight into the clinch.
James Da Silva is working for takedown but Tupper V is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper V.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilsooooon James Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V tries to clinch
and James Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupper V won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tupper V is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupper V has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet but James Da Silva drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva swings around for an armbar but Tupper V sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James Da Silva's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James Da Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Tupper V is proving a slippery customer.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but James Da Silva keeps moving.
Tupper V won't allow James Da Silva to sweep him here.
James Da Silva working for a triangle but Tupper V defends it easily.
James Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V tries to stand but James Da Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Tupper V must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tupper V gets to his feet - James Da Silva follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to close the distance and clinch but James Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupper V throws a head kick but James Da Silva moves out of range.
Tupper V throws a leg kick
and James Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupper V won't be happy with that.
James Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Tupper V is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James Da Silva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tupper V's shoulder. That is not cool.
James Da Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tupper V wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tupper V is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva working away.
Tupper V parries the strikes from James Da Silva easily there. James Da Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tupper V to escape.
James Da Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James Da Silva wants to control but Tupper V is keeping him busy.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James Da Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tupper V is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James Da Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Tupper V is defending well.
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 Wilsooooon James Da Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
James Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper V.
Tupper V tries to clinch up.
Tupper V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James Da Silva avoids the head kick by Tupper V.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tupper V misses with a low kick.
Tupper V connects with a good right hand that stumbles James Da Silva. James Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tupper V fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James Da Silva is out of range.
Tupper V tries to bum rush James Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but James Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper V misses with a straight left.
Tupper V tries to bum rush James Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but James Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but James Da Silva moves out of range.
James Da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tupper V is looking for a sweep. James Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Da Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupper V defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V has one foot on James Da Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V throws a head kick that misses.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James Da Silva blocks a jab.
Tupper V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilsooooon James Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
James Da Silva blocks a head kick by Tupper V.
James Da Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tupper V.
Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper V goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupper V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper V.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupper V 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V wins by unanimous decision!
Bobby Tupper V really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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