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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamidd Karzay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karzay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Bombtrack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hamidd Karzay's chin.
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamidd Karzay! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karzay shoots in looking for a takedown but TupperII manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karzay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Karzay wants to clinch. TupperII lands with a nice body punch. Karzay looks gassed! TupperII darts in and clinches Karzay up against the cage. TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Karzay has him pressed against the cage. TupperII utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Karzay tries to pull guard but TupperII holds him up against the cage and eventually Karzay drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from TupperII. A right handed body shot lands from TupperII.
TupperII stalling against the cage.
TupperII breaks from the clinch.
TupperII works over Karzay's head and body with a nice combination. TupperII shoots in for a takedown but Karzay shows good takedown defense. TupperII shoots in but Karzay avoids the takedown attempt easily. TupperII cracks Karzay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. TupperII moves into the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! TupperII wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. TupperII obliges. TupperII with a knee to the head.
TupperII tries to pull guard but Karzay holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperII drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. TupperII crunches a lovely knee into Karzay's ribcage. TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Karzay is controlling him. TupperII breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TupperII lands with a kick to the ribs.
TupperII lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. TupperII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karzay paws at him with a jab and circles away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TupperII, as that shot connected.
No luck for TupperII with that takedown attempt. TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
TupperII misses with a two punch combination.
Karzay moves into the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for TupperII.
TupperII working hard to break the clinch. Karzay working hard to break the clinch. TupperII is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karzay can't fight it off and eventually TupperII manages to take the fight to the floor. Karzay looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. TupperII postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karzay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TupperII. Karzay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with TupperII. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Karzay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TupperII. TupperII looking to pass the guard. TupperII is in close to Karzay's body, working some short punches and elbows. Karzay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. TupperII gets to his feet. Karzay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round. TupperII throws a right and a left that Karzay avoids nicely. TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
TupperII wants to clinch. Karzay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and TupperII counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. TupperII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. TupperII lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
TupperII takes the fight into the clinch. A knee to the head by TupperII.
TupperII is working for takedown but Karzay is calmly controlling the position for now. Karzay scores with a shot to the side of TupperII's head. TupperII throws a knee to the head but misses.
TupperII misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karzay.
A short right from Karzay. TupperII is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A frustrated look appears on Karzay's face as he tries to break the clinch. TupperII looking to throw knees to the head but Karzay is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karzay.
That's four minutes gone in the round. TupperII keeps control of Karzay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. TupperII gets underhooks to prevent Karzay's takedown attempt.
Karzay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as TupperII walks away with a smile on his face. Karzay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Danga de danga de dang - TupperII scores with a four punch combination! Karzay misses with a jab to the body
and TupperII counters with a slapping leg kick. TupperII lands with a slapping head kick. TupperII lands a lovely overhand right. Karzay lands a nice looking body shot.
TupperII with a lazy takedown attempt and Karzay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Karzay misses with a takedown attempt and TupperII counters with a nice uppercut. Karzay misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. TupperII throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karzay misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Karzay misses the body punch and TupperII counters with a slapping leg kick. Karzay with a lazy takedown attempt and TupperII counters with a head kick. TupperII is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Karzay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TupperII as he avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karzay dives in and grabs TupperII's left leg, looking for a takedown. TupperII pushes down on Karzay's head and hops out. Karzay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice shot by TupperII. TupperII misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from TupperII. TupperII throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karzay's head. TupperII throws a combination. Karzay tries to block but a couple of punches get through. TupperII throws a right and a left that both miss. Karzay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hamidd Karzay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. TupperII with a nice cross. A nice combination there by TupperII.
Karzay is looking to clinch but TupperII is avoiding it.
TupperII avoids the body shot from Karzay.
TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
Karzay is trying desperately to land a takedown but TupperII is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Karzay. TupperII closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. TupperII stands up and beckons Karzay to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karzay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. TupperII closes the distance and clinches. Karzay throws a head punch that misses. TupperII using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karzay takes an elbow to the temple. Karzay wants to get back to striking at distance but TupperII won't allow it.
TupperII is stalling here.
TupperII landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TupperII escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TupperII lands a high kick!
Karzay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and TupperII counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. TupperII throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from TupperII. No joy for Karzay on that attempt. A combination from Karzay does no damage. TupperII shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karzay napping and manages to drive through into side control! TupperII scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karzay is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. TupperII lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karzay down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karzay is trying to work for a sweep but TupperII has mounted him! TupperII landing punches. TupperII controlling the position easily from mount. TupperII 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. Karzay is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. TupperII content just to control the position here. TupperII with good strikes from the mount here! TupperII trying to control but he's not successful this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karzay can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. TupperII landing shots from mount. TupperII jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karzay manages to avoid the submission attempt. TupperII stands up. TupperII shoots in but Karzay avoids the takedown attempt easily. Karzay scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Karzay slaps away a takedown attempt from TupperII, before circling back to the center of the mat. Karzay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TupperII. Karzay tries to clinch up but TupperII circles away and keeps his distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperII. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperII. That's going to take a lot out of him. TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt and TupperII counters with a nice body kick. TupperII takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Karzay leaves TupperII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Karzay tries to score a power double leg takedown but TupperII sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karzay somewhat. A head kick from TupperII lands but Karzay takes it in his stride. Karzay throws a big shot that misses. TupperII closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karzay quickly recovers to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. TupperII gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Karzay lands a body shot.
TupperII tries to clinch up. Karzay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TupperII sees it coming and avoids it easily. TupperII with a body punch. A glancing blow. TupperII wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. TupperII shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karzay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. TupperII throws a big right hand that misses. TupperII throwing strikes but missing. TupperII decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karzay gets a clinch. TupperII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karzay just stands there and leans against the cage. Karzay is trying to break free. TupperII is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. TupperII misses with a knee strike.
TupperII is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Karzay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. TupperII using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karzay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karzay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TupperII displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Karzay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karzay falls off balance throwing a combination
and TupperII counters by clinching up. TupperII lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karzay backwards. Karzay gets control of TupperII's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karzay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. TupperII gets to his feet. Karzay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karzay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TupperII misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karzay clinches up against the cage. Karzay has had enough of the clinch but TupperII keeps him there for the moment. TupperII tries to stall but Karzay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TupperII misses with an elbow over the top. Karzay has had enough of the clinch but TupperII keeps him there for the moment. TupperII prevents a takedown attempt there.
TupperII lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karzay backwards. With the fighters up against the cage, TupperII throws an elbow but misses. TupperII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karzay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. TupperII is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karzay is keeping busy. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karzay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. TupperII keeps control of Karzay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. TupperII is trying to break the clinch but Karzay is controlling him.
That's four 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. The referee calls for Karzay to work.
TupperII lands with a left to the head. TupperII is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karzay can do to turn this around? Karzay blocking some punches.
TupperII misses with an elbow strike.
Karzay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. TupperII tries to break free but Karzay pushes him back against the cage. TupperII is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karzay is defending well for now. Karzay wants to get back to striking at distance but TupperII won't allow it.
Karzay misses with a punch on the inside.
TupperII tries to circle away but Karzay has him pinned against the cage. TupperII looking to throw knees to the head but Karzay is blocking nicely.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. TupperII misses with a body punch.
Karzay slows down the pace here.
TupperII tries to stall but Karzay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TupperII prevents Karzay from breaking the clinch. Hamidd Karzay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Karzay throws a head punch that misses. TupperII misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby TupperII showed his dominance in that final round. Well TupperII 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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