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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillion comes to the cage accompanied by The Ink Spots - I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire. Bobby TupperII is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Castillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Castillion as TupperII shoots in.
Castillion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillion wants it to stay on the feet.
Castillion throws a series of punches but TupperII avoids them all with ease.
Castillion throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.
TupperII throws a head kick but Castillion moves out of range.
TupperII walks into a jab.
TupperII ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Castillion misses.
TupperII dives in and grabs Castillion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillion pushes down on TupperII's head and hops out.
Dante Castillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Nice takedown defense from Castillion. No joy for TupperII on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Castillion misses the target.
TupperII takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
TupperII throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castillion was covering up waiting for the punch and TupperII finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castillion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castillion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
Castillion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII throwing strikes but missing.
TupperII stays in close to Castillion's body and controls the position.
TupperII distracts Castillion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TupperII trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
TupperII in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castillion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. TupperII manages to get himself to full guard.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Castillion postures up.
TupperII pushes Castillion off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperII shoots in for a double leg but Castillion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castillion's jab looks to have found its range, popping TupperII under the eye.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castillion is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castillion to regain full guard.
TupperII controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TupperII must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TupperII passes Castillion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperII trying to control from half guard but Castillion is working away.
TupperII takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castillion is trying to get back to full guard.
TupperII not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillion is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castillion wants to get back to his feet.
TupperII takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TupperII looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castillion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
TupperII thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
TupperII wants to control but Castillion is keeping him busy.
Castillion is pressing down on TupperII's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castillion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TupperII!
TupperII working to try and regain half guard.
Castillion scoring with strikes but TupperII is staying in there.
Castillion lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperII wants to try and get back to his feet.
Castillion lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
TupperII is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby TupperII will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castillion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castillion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TupperII throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TupperII fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castillion to the ground. TupperII is now in Castillion's guard.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but TupperII is one step ahead there.
Castillion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillion wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Castillion is keeping the position.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
TupperII postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castillion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TupperII postures up in Castillion's guard and throws a big left but Castillion blocks it.
Castillion is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castillion misses with a looping left.
Castillion throws a hook but TupperII avoids it easily.
TupperII shoots in looking for a takedown. Castillion tries to sprawl out of it but TupperII keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castillion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castillion looks to throw the jab but TupperII is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion throws out a loose jab but TupperII uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
TupperII gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dante Castillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castillion.
Castillion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TupperII, pushing him back against the cage.
TupperII pulls guard.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
TupperII is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Castillion dives into side control.
TupperII avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Castillion.
TupperII is trying to buck Castillion off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion is chipping away with strikes.
Castillion working the ground and pound.
Castillion throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and TupperII works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
TupperII is trying to stand up here but Castillion is controlling him well.
Castillion is nestled in close to TupperII, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
Castillion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TupperII's head.
TupperII is trying to stand up here but Castillion is controlling him well.
TupperII is breathing heavily.
Castillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castillion wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillion trying to pass the guard but TupperII defending well.
Castillion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
TupperII pushes Castillion off and gets back to his feet.
Castillion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperII circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and TupperII counters with a takedown into side control.
Castillion is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillion regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII thows a huge punch but Castillion dodges it nicely.
TupperII throwing shots but Castillion is blocking nicely.
Castillion tries to kick TupperII off but TupperII keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TupperII throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Dante Castillion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by TupperII.
TupperII tries to clinch but Castillion is having none of it.
Jab from Castillion.
TupperII slips a straight right by Castillion.
Castillion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castillion sizes up TupperII with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobby TupperII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TupperII manages to avoid it.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castillion but Castillion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of TupperII 's head but he takes it in his stride.
TupperII avoids the body shot from Castillion.
TupperII takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TupperII is defended easily by Castillion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperII circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillion misses with a few strikes there.
Castillion throws a good cross that connects.
TupperII gets in close and instigates a clinch.
TupperII prevents a body shot from Castillion.
TupperII with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castillion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castillion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castillion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillion lands a knee to the head.
TupperII wants the takedown. Castillion is fighting it off but TupperII persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castillion's guard against the cage.
Castillion 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.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TupperII accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TupperII throws a big elbow that misses.
TupperII working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
TupperII trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
TupperII preventing the sweep.
Castillion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castillion scores with the left hand. TupperII knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Castillion.
Castillion looks to throw the jab but TupperII is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillion circles away.
Dante Castillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Castillion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TupperII fails with a takedown attempt.
Castillion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dante Castillion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for TupperII with that takedown attempt.
TupperII slips a straight right by Castillion.
Dante Castillion is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperII moves forwards but Castillion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
TupperII gets a clinch.
TupperII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TupperII blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion misses with a short punch on the inside.
TupperII is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TupperII tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TupperII jumps guard but Castillion stands there with TupperII around his waist. TupperII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TupperII avoiding damage as Castillion throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Castillion as the two fighters clinch.
Castillion can't find room to land a body shot as TupperII controls the action.
TupperII goes for a takedown attempt but Castillion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillion thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Castillion.
TupperII slips under a jab from Castillion.
TupperII fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castillion sprawls well initially but TupperII persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Castillion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillion 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Castillion!
Dante Castillion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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