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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer has chosen O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer wants to clinch up but TupperIII keeps it at a distance.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TupperIII showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer closes the distance but TupperIII moves to the side
and TupperIII counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
TupperIII is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kramer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kramer has escaped and now he's on top!
Kramer advances position into side control!
Kramer slows the pace down.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard.
TupperIII is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Kramer crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is working TupperIII over with some ground and pound from side control.
TupperIII is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kramer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer wants to take a breather but TupperIII is having none of it.
Kramer is looking to advance position but TupperIII won't allow it.
Kramer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
TupperIII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperIII keeps working.
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperIII tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
TupperIII is trying to get back to full guard.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Kramer trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but TupperIII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kramer connects with a nice short shot to TupperIII's temple.
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TupperIII moves into full guard.
Kramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kramer wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kramer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kramer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
TupperIII has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kramer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer throws a big right hand that misses.
Kramer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperIII's head.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer content to stall in guard here.
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
TupperIII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kramer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer content to control rather than advance.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kramer landing shots from mount.
Kramer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kramer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but TupperIII swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Kramer tries to clinch there but TupperIII circles away.
TupperIII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kramer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kramer looks to clinch
and TupperIII decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kramer's guard.
TupperIII has gone for a leg lock! Kramer slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperIII's guard.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
TupperIII working for a triangle but Kramer defends it easily.
Kramer stands and throws TupperIII's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kramer is holding on to half guard well.
TupperIII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperIII.
TupperIII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kramer sees it coming and defends easily.
TupperIII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
TupperIII is working for an americana but Kramer has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst TupperIII was thinking about the submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking to advance position but Kramer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
TupperIII is bucking up trying to escape but Kramer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
TupperIII is looking to get to half guard.
Kramer tries to control but TupperIII wriggling away.
Kramer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Kramer maintains control.
Kramer trying to control but TupperIII is having none of it.
TupperIII manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TupperIII looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kramer is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
TupperIII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kramer pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Kramer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kramer in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control from half guard but TupperIII is working away.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
Kramer working TupperIII over with strikes.
Kramer content to control rather than advance.
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!
TupperIII has hold of Kramer's hands but Kramer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kramer slows the pace down in half guard.
TupperIII is not content to let Kramer control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kosmo Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kosmo Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for TupperIII with that takedown attempt.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kramer as he jumps to the side.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TupperIII paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kramer throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII gets tackled into the cage by Kramer. Kramer maintains the clinch.
Kramer lands a good knee to the midsection. TupperIII won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into TupperIII's ribcage.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into TupperIII's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TupperIII's defenses.
Kramer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kramer working TupperIII over with knees to the body.
Kramer lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped TupperIII in his tracks for a moment.
TupperIII takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kramer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kramer lands an elbow just above TupperIII 's eye.
Kramer is trying to trip TupperIII. He has hold of a leg but TupperIII is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kramer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kramer cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Kramer won't allow TupperIII to sweep him here.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kramer is in close to TupperIII's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kramer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer passes TupperIII's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kramer in particular looking to stall.
TupperIII is not content to let Kramer control the position.
Kramer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kramer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
TupperIII makes his way to full guard. A much better position for TupperIII.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TupperIII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kramer won't allow TupperIII to sweep him here.
Kramer lands a couple of digs.
TupperIII is working an open guard so Kramer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperIII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosmo Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer wants to clinch up but TupperIII keeps it at a distance.
TupperIII shoots in for a double leg but Kramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer wants to clinch but TupperIII slips to the side
and TupperIII decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kramer's guard.
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kramer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Kramer in his guard.
TupperIII keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer is in close to TupperIII's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kramer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed TupperIII's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Kramer.
Kramer controlling the action here.
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but TupperIII defends it.
Kramer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kramer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kramer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TupperIII can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer landing strikes from the mount.
Kramer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Kramer maintains control.
Kramer wants to control the pace but TupperIII is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperIII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TupperIII blocks a head kick by Kramer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kramer.
TupperIII shoots in but no luck this time.
Kramer tries to clinch but TupperIII is having none of it.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kramer lands a lovely overhand right.
Kramer has managed to clinch.
Kramer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, TupperIII regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but TupperIII is retaining full guard.
Kramer wants to control from the top but TupperIII keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kosmo Kramer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kramer clinches up against the cage.
TupperIII tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kramer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kramer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kramer trying to control but TupperIII is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kramer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
Kramer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kramer.
TupperIII doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kramer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer has clasped his hands together around TupperIII's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
TupperIII is looking to regain half guard here but Kramer keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kramer controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a sweep.
TupperIII manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but TupperIII is defending well.
Kramer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kramer dominating with strikes here.
TupperIII is squirming around, avoiding Kramer's attempts to control the action.
Kramer dominating with strikes here.
Kramer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII tries to reverse the position but Kramer maintains control.
Kramer lands a heavy elbow.
TupperIII is working to get back to half guard.
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!
TupperIII slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
TupperIII works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kramer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kramer darts in and clinches TupperIII up against the cage.
Kramer connects with a nasty looking knee right to TupperIII's face.
Kramer misses with an elbow over the top.
Kramer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TupperIII.
TupperIII tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but TupperIII avoids the damage to the body.
TupperIII jumps guard but Kramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TupperIII jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kramer walks away with a smile on his face. TupperIII gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby TupperIII. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
TupperIII tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer tries to clinch but TupperIII is having none of it.
TupperIII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramer tries to bum rush TupperIII with a series of wild strikes but TupperIII uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kramer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TupperIII avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but TupperIII blocks with his arms.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kramer manages to end up in side control.
TupperIII is looking to reverse the position.
Kramer is working TupperIII over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kramer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but TupperIII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperIII manages to get back to half guard.
TupperIII wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. TupperIII knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kramer is keen to just control but TupperIII is a slippery customer.
Kosmo Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but TupperIII pushes him off.
Kramer swings for the body but TupperIII moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and TupperIII counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kramer trying to control here.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII wants to work for an arm triangle but Kramer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TupperIII 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.
Kramer has his hands clasped together around TupperIII's back. He's all about the action.
Bobby TupperIII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperIII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosmo Kramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kramer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosmo Kramer!
An intense looking Kosmo Kramer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank Jerry for letting me eat his food and Neuman for the extra help traing my cardio.Lets all go to my placeand party on. whites only tho...well, latinos ok I guess'.
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