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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhughel McVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McVey's choice of entrance music: Jump Around by House of Pain. Bobby TupperIII has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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188 cm
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperIII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhughel McVey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVey misses with a body shot.
McVey looks to score with a jab to the body but TupperIII is just out of range.
TupperIII has his takedown stuffed
and McVey counters with a head kick.
McVey has TupperIII up against the cage in a clinch.
TupperIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McVey lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McVey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVey stalls.
TupperIII decides to pull guard.
TupperIII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVey content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII wants to sweep but no luck.
TupperIII has his foot on McVey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVey works his way back into a safe position though.
McVey got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVey has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but McVey defends easily.
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McVey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII being controlled here, momentarily.
TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McVey defends well.
TupperIII can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McVey controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII controlling McVey's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McVey wants to stand but TupperIII is controlling his posture from full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dhughel McVey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McVey moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
TupperIII swats away the attempt to clinch by McVey.
TupperIII avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McVey.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
McVey clinches.
McVey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and TupperIII avoids it.
McVey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVey misses with a knee to the head.
McVey trying to land knees to the body.
McVey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TupperIII's defenses.
McVey lands an elbow inside that TupperIII shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVey.
McVey leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McVey tries to land a front kick but TupperIII steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVey has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVey slowing the pace effectively.
McVey utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVey throws a knee to the head but misses.
TupperIII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVey throws an elbow but misses.
TupperIII has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVey uses from the top position.
TupperIII will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but McVey pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TupperIII trying to control the position.
McVey wants to stand but TupperIII has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TupperIII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McVey gets to his feet - TupperIII follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVey lands with a right hand.
McVey wants to clinch.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperIII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from McVey.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but McVey holds him up against the cage and eventually TupperIII drops back down to his feet.
McVey pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII jumps guard but McVey stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperIII blocks an elbow strike from McVey.
TupperIII jumps guard but McVey stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McVey lands a nice elbow.
McVey connects with a knee to the head.
Bobby TupperIII's cut is getting worse.
TupperIII tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McVey smiles and moves away.
McVey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. TupperIII doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVey!
McVey throws a nice looking combination but TupperIII bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dhughel McVey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVey lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McVey unloads a knee to the mid-section. TupperIII lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVey stalling in the clinch.
McVey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhughel McVey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII'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.
McVey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McVey wants to clinch.
McVey moves into the clinch.
McVey tries to land knees in the clinch but TupperIII avoids the damage to the body.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVey is stalling here.
McVey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bobby TupperIII's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVey throws an elbow that misses.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but McVey won't allow it.
TupperIII takes an elbow to the temple.
TupperIII being controlled against the cage.
TupperIII jumps guard but McVey stands there with TupperIII around his waist. TupperIII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McVey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TupperIII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVey landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but McVey won't allow it.
McVey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dhughel McVey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVey lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Bobby TupperIII's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McVey landing knees to the head.
McVey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby TupperIII's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dhughel McVey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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