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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Tupper swinging wildly here.
Yonic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tupper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yonic throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Tupper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Tupper gets caught flat footed, as Yonic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tupper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupper wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tupper has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Tupper has his feet on Yonic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tupper throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper stalks Yonic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yonic's face. Yonic staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper enables Yonic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yonic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tupper's head.#T1#
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yonic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tupper looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
Yonic passes into half guard.
Tupper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Tupper is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
Tupper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Yonic works his way into full mount!
Yonic landing punches. #T3#
Tupper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yonic lands with some strikes.
Yonic scoring with strikes but Tupper is staying in there. #ROC2#
Tupper is rocked!
Yonic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tupper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Tupper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tupper goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Yonic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Yonic!
A very excited looking Daniel Yonic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
ICC 20: Harris v Jantan 3
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Tupper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Tupper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupper.
Tupper cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tupper throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper's brow.
Tupper looking for a sweep. Not yet Tupper, not yet.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Larsson is fighting to break Tupper's control of his arms but Tupper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Larsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupper is pulling down on Larsson's head to control his posture.
Larsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tupper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
Larsson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tupper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper has wrist control.#SUB#
Larsson drops back looking for a leg! Tupper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tupper manages to kick Larsson off! Larsson jumps back into Tupper's guard.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
Tupper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Larsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Larsson moves out of range easily.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupper.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tupper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper avoids it really well and circles away.
Tupper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Tupper misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Larsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tupper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupper prevents it.
A short right from Larsson.
Tupper swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Tupper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
#TD#
Larsson pulls guard successfully.
Larsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Larsson controls Tupper momentarily but Tupper frees himself. #T2#
Larsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Larsson works over Tupper with some ground and pound from guard.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but Larsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tupper trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larsson trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Larsson slips under a jab.
Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Tupper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Ramsey Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Tupper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Larsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupper throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Tupper scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tupper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Larsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Gunner Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper is retaining full guard.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Tupper's brow.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tupper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Larsson working some strikes from top position.
Larsson distracts Tupper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Tupper blocks nicely.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsson lands a couple of elbows.
Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Larsson stops Tupper from standing up.
Tupper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsson throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramsey Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Tupper wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsson 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gunner Larsson!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight as a draw!
Gunner Larsson wins by majority decision!
In his post fight interview, Gunner Larsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ICC 16: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Tupper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tupper duly obliges.
Tupper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tupper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Raffo is rocked!
Tupper jabs at Raffo's body.
Raffo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tupper finish him?
Raffo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tupper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raffo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper.
Raffo seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper lands a jab-cross combination.
Tupper connects with a looping right hand.
Tupper staying out of range there.
Tupper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tupper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raffo throws a big shot that misses.
Tupper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupper tried to counter with a leg kick but Raffo avoided it.
Tupper scores with the left hand. Raffo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raffo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tupper.
Tupper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffo avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Raffo feints the counter takedown.
Tupper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffo.
Tupper cracks Raffo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tupper throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Raffo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupper was well out of range. Poor timing from Raffo.
A left and a right from Tupper both land. Nice combination.
Raffo misses with a looping left.
Raffo throws a right hand that misses
and Tupper counters with a one-two to the body.
Tupper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raffo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tupper.
Markus Raffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Raffo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper to the mat! Tupper manages to get full guard.
Raffo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tupper looking to control.
Raffo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupper's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Raffo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Tupper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raffo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tupper managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupper.
A punch combination from Tupper misses.
Tupper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raffo momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Raffo avoids nicely.
Raffo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tupper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raffo.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffo manages to avoid it.
Tupper looks to land a combination but Raffo avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raffo misses with a hook.
Tupper misses with a wild combination.
Tupper checks a low kick from Raffo.
Tupper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper scores with a leg kick.
Tupper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raffo eats them both and turns towards Tupper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Raffo throws a hook but Tupper avoids it easily.
Raffo throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffo tries to land a leg kick but Tupper saw it coming and moves away.
Raffo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tupper throws a series of strikes that have Raffo backpedaling.
Raffo throws a right hand that misses
and Tupper counters with a three punch combo that has Raffo backing up. Raffo nods at Tupper to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Raffo misses with a leg kick
and Raffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raffo dodges the punch combination from Tupper.
Raffo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raffo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##TD2#
Raffo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tupper's half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raffo working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Raffo in particular looking to stall.
Tupper is looking to control Raffo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tupper avoid being mounted?
Raffo lands with a punch from half guard.
Raffo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raffo working Tupper over with strikes. #T2#
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo thows a huge punch but Tupper dodges it nicely.
Raffo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Raffo seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Raffo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tupper punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Tupper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Raffo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Raffo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tupper.
Tupper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Raffo eats them both and turns towards Tupper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tupper lands with a straight right. Raffo didn't see that one coming.
Tupper scores with a three punch combo!
Tupper throws a series of punches but Raffo moves out of range.
Raffo throws a hook but Tupper avoids it easily.
Tupper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raffo can do to turn this around?
A combination from Tupper does no damage.
Raffo misses with a left hand
and Tupper counters with an inside leg kick.
Raffo misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Raffo gets a takedown into half guard.
Raffo controlling the action here.
Tupper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raffo on the ground.#T1#
Raffo lands with a punch from half guard.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Raffo content just to control the position here.
Ramsey Tupper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupper wants to hold on but Raffo pushes him away.
Raffo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Raffo controlling his opponent.
Raffo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Raffo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramsey Tupper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Ramsey Tupper!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ramsey Tupper!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ramsey Tupper!
Ramsey Tupper wins by unanimous decision!
Ramsey Tupper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ICC CN 7: Maltsev v Himes
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Tupper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White feints the counter takedown.
Tupper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tupper misses with the combination.
White with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
Tupper tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tupper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
White ducks under a wild hook from Tupper.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Tupper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper misses with a body kick.
White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
A low kick from Tupper is predictable there #TD2#
and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tupper!
White controls the position.#T1#
Tupper tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
White moves to the back position. #SUB2#
White is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Tupper has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but White has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Tupper taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. White doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barry White !
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Event:
ICC CN 4: Bambangan v Raffo 2
Date: Oct 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Tupper lands a nice shot that snaps Madsen's head back.
Madsen tries to clinch but Tupper is having none of it.
Tupper's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tupper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD2#
Tupper drops Madsen with a beautiful combination! Madsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tupper is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Madsen is rocked!
Tupper cracks Madsen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Madsen falls to his knees and Tupper doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramsey Tupper!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramsey Tupper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ICC 6: Jantan v Wallace
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Bennett misses with a looping right.
Donk. Bennett catches Tupper right on the button with a cross.
Tupper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Island Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tupper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper slips under a jab from Bennett.
Tupper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tupper throws the kick towards the body but Bennett avoids it.
Bennett lands a slapping body shot.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Tupper's head but Tupper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Tupper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Island Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett cracks Tupper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper has time to react.
Tupper looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Tupper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Tupper tries to bum rush Bennett with a series of wild strikes but Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bennett lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Tupper.
Tupper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupper misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
Tupper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Bennett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupper misses with some punches.
Bennett gets through Tupper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupper swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett gets through Tupper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
#BC2#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
Tupper slips a jab from Bennett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bennett with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Tupper.
Bennett jabs Tupper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tupper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Tupper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tupper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tupper throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett clobbers Tupper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Tupper is out of range.
Bennett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tupper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett with a jab.#T1#
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Tupper drives through and clinches with Bennett against the cage.
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Tupper's ribcage. Tupper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tupper tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett gets underhooks to prevent Tupper's takedown attempt.
Island Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupper's elbow.
Bennett working hard to break the clinch.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bennett lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Bennett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tupper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett avoiding damage as Tupper throws knees to the body.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bennett.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Tupper takes a shot to the head.
Tupper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bennett after a bit of a struggle.
Island Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Tupper.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tupper looking to stall.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper backwards.
Tupper tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Tupper won't allow it.
Tupper tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Island Bennett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R3#
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper unleashes a big counter combination but Bennett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bennett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Tupper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupper looks to land a combination but Bennett avoids it well.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett lands a jab to Tupper's midsection.
Tupper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennett finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupper's head.
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!
Bennett digs a good body shot into Tupper's ribs.
Tupper throws a right hand that Bennett ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennett also avoids with ease.
Bennett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Bennett lands a body shot.
Tupper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupper moves out of range of the strikes.
Tupper wants to counter with a clinch but Bennett pushes him away.
Tupper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupper.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tupper can do to turn this around?
Tupper moves forwards but Bennett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tupper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tupper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Bennett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennett lands with a right hand.
Ramsey Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Tupper does no damage.
Island Bennett is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupper takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
Bennett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tupper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett lands a jab to Tupper's midsection.
Tupper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupper takes one on the button.
Island Bennett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Island Bennett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Island Bennett!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Island Bennett!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Island Bennett!
Island Bennett wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC 2
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Fapple misses its intended target.
Tupper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupper throws a series of strikes that have Fapple backpedaling.
Tupper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fapple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tupper has time to react.
Tupper tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fapple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Fapple's head coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tupper.
Fapple throwing a counter right hand but Tupper manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Fapple lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tupper connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fapple. Tupper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramsey Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper dives in for a single leg takedown but Fapple sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Nice shot by Fapple.
Fapple listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Fapple. No joy for Tupper on that attempt.
It looked like Fapple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quincy Fapple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Tupper.
Tupper digs a good body shot into Fapple's ribs.#T2#
Tupper blocks a jab.
Fapple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fapple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tupper misses with a body shot
and Fapple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper misses with a left hand
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupper. Fapple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Fapple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fapple throws an overhand right that lands on Tupper's shoulder, as Tupper tries to avoid the shot.
Fapple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupper.
Fapple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Fapple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fapple fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper on the side of the head.
Fapple scores with a jab to the head.
Tupper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fapple counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tupper fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Tupper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fapple sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tupper somewhat.
Fapple swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fapple defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupper.
Fapple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fapple is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fapple misses with an uppercut. Tupper saw that one coming.
Tupper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupper tries to clinch but Fapple is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fapple defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupper.
A little feinted left hand from Fapple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupper tries for a takedown but Fapple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincy Fapple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tupper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fapple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupper doesn't seem bothered though.
Fapple checks the leg kick.
Tupper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey Tupper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fapple lands a head shot.
Fapple throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tupper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tupper ducks under a wild hook from Fapple.
Tupper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quincy Fapple is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tupper misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tupper might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fapple has got the better of the exchanges.
Tupper takes a swing at Fapple's ribcage but misses.
Fapple feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuppers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tupper darts in looking for a takedown but Fapple gets double underhooks and turns Tupper into the ropes.
Fapple swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tupper shoots in for a double leg but Fapple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fapple is looking to counter punch.
Fapple misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tupper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fapple quickly recovers to half guard.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Tupper is trying to control the action in half guard but Fapple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupper passes to full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Tupper has control of Fapple's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fapple regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fapple wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Fapple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fapple tries to get out of the position.
Tupper with shots to the head and body - Fapple looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Tupper controlling from mount.
Tupper looking to ground and pound but Fapple is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tupper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fapple is now in Tupper's guard. A big mistake from Tupper there, giving up the dominant position!
Tupper tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tupper looking for a guillotine here but Fapple defends easily.
#SUB2#
Fapple avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Tupper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Tupper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fapple uses it to pass to side control.
Tupper tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Fapple has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tupper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Quincy Fapple will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
#R3#
Fapple just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper throws out a counter right but Fapple avoids it with no problem.
Tupper goes for a double leg but Fapple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Fapple continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper.
Tupper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupper. That snapped Fapple's head back.
Quincy Fapple is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fapple loads up on a big right hand but Tupper slips the punch.
Tupper looks for a takedown but Fapple sprawls well.
Quincy Fapple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Tupper.#T1#
Tupper shoots in for a takedown but Fapple shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper with a poor takedown
and Fapple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fapple counter with a right hand.
Fapple looks to land a left hand but Tupper moved out of range nicely.
Tupper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tupper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fapple as he avoids it easily.
Fapple scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tupper misses with the body kick#KD#
and Fapple counters with a nice right hand that sends Tupper toppling to the canvas! Tupper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fapple finish him?!#ROC#
Tupper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fapple circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tupper to the canvas! Tupper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fapple keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Fapple!
A victorious Quincy Fapple thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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