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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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176 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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168 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
TupperII misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from TupperII.
A swing and a miss from Boyle.
TupperII missing with a left hand there. Boyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyle connects with the punch.
TupperII wants to clinch.
TupperII fails in his attempt to clinch.
TupperII dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
Boyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TupperII sprawls well initially but Boyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boyle throwing shots but TupperII is blocking nicely.
Boyle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TupperII is just riding it out for now. Boyle eventually gives up the hold.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle is trying to control. TupperII wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, TupperII has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle passes to side control.
TupperII dodges the ground and pound from Boyle.
Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperII, who protects the arm well.
Boyle wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TupperII pushes Boyle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boyle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TupperII knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII struggling a bit here.
Boyle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, TupperII has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boyle but great work by TupperII.
Boyle struggling a bit here.
TupperII wants to stand but Boyle has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but TupperII sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyle lands a head kick. TupperII smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Boyle avoids the head kick by TupperII.
TupperII is looking to clinch.
Boyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from TupperII.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by TupperII.
Boyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but TupperII circles away.
Boyle misses with a low kick.
TupperII tries to clinch but Boyle moves away
and Boyle counters with a nice uppercut.
TupperII scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boyle.
Boyle misses with an uppercut. TupperII saw that one coming.
TupperII lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyle circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TupperII throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boyle.
Bobby TupperII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperII looks to land a combination but Boyle avoids it well.
Boyle cracks TupperII with a good jab.
TupperII tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TupperII's corner calls for a 1-2. TupperII obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyle jabs TupperII right on the nose. TupperII blinks but takes it well.
TupperII tries to clinch but Boyle moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from TupperII. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from TupperII misses.
Boyle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TupperII throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown but TupperII manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII throws a head kick but Boyle moves out of range.
Boyle feints and as TupperII raises his hands in defense, Boyle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boyle trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
Boyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyle throws a strike but TupperII rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boyle trying to control the position.
Boyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
Fred Boyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyle looking to control.
Boyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TupperII gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
TupperII is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
Boyle blocks a head kick by TupperII.
Boyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fred Boyle is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperII shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
TupperII instigates a clinch.
Boyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TupperII is trying to force a seperation but Boyle has the dominant position.
TupperII wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TupperII is trying to force a seperation but Boyle has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
TupperII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperII moves out of range as Boyle strikes.
TupperII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperII circles away quickly and effectively.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperII will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TupperII closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown. TupperII tries to sprawl out of it but Boyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TupperII manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyle misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from TupperII does no damage.
Boyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TupperII misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TupperII lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyle circles away quickly and effectively.
TupperII throws a head kick that misses.
TupperII is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyle.
TupperII fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from TupperII.
The fighters circling - TupperII throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyle tries a head kick but it misses.
TupperII tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but TupperII sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII stuffs the takedown attempt from Boyle. Boyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyle cracks TupperII with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyle avoids the head kick by TupperII.
TupperII is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
TupperII just misses with a punch to the body.
TupperII is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyle misses with a body shot.
TupperII tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TupperII wants to clinch.
TupperII moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TupperII's guard.
Boyle is looking to advance position but TupperII has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TupperII looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is looking to improve his position.
Boyle trying to hold on to TupperII's head to control him but TupperII postures up.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Boyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
TupperII has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boyle is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TupperII working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperII gets to his feet. Boyle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby TupperII.
I think Boyle 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Boyle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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