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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rebel Johnson's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a swing at TupperII's ribcage but misses.
TupperII fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. TupperII is now in Johnson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TupperII stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
TupperII wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on TupperII's head to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rebel Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
TupperII looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but TupperII keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but TupperII is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TupperII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TupperII seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
TupperII wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from TupperII's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
TupperII is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
TupperII seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
TupperII throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TupperII trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
TupperII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Predator Training Center (9 Elite Coaches) inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson stands up over TupperII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
TupperII pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
TupperII looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is working TupperII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TupperII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII trying to control the position here.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rebel Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but TupperII is defending well.
TupperII is trying to control but can't.
TupperII moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Johnson postures up.
TupperII wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
TupperII seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TupperII bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson passes TupperII's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
TupperII wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but TupperII recovers full guard.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
Johnson prevents TupperII from getting back to his feet.
Rebel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperII's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
TupperII not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TupperII 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.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TupperII is keeping the position for now.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperII's head.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TupperII sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TupperII wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but TupperII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
TupperII looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson working over TupperII with some ground and pound. TupperII looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
TupperII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but TupperII is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's four 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!
TupperII on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
TupperII has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to TupperII's temple.
Johnson working over TupperII with some ground and pound. TupperII looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
TupperII wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but TupperII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperII holds on to Johnson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TupperII avoids it really well and circles away.
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. TupperII tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag TupperII to the ground. TupperII escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and TupperII holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bobby TupperII has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
TupperII gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
TupperII would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rebel Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson tries to clinch but TupperII moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
TupperII is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TupperII down to the mat. TupperII avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into TupperII's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson postures up in TupperII's guard and throws a big left but TupperII blocks it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson postures up.
TupperII throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
TupperII on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson is working TupperII over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
TupperII is rocked!
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to move to mount but TupperII blocks the move with his legs.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
TupperII wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson working the ground and pound.
TupperII is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
TupperII is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rebel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on TupperII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperII keeps working.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, TupperII rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by TupperII!
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TupperII throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
TupperII won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
TupperII drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
TupperII looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Johnson!
Post fight, Rebel Johnson took to the microphone: 'I'll make you famous. Come be with a real man.'.
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