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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
20 - 31 - 0 |
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181 lbs
17 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calliente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calliente tries to clinch but TupperII is having none of it.
Calliente throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TupperII was covering up waiting for the punch and Calliente finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TupperII keeping full guard, as Calliente tries to pass.
TupperII preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calliente wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calliente stops TupperII from standing up.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
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.
TupperII has his foot on Calliente's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calliente works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calliente gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TupperII controls Calliente momentarily but Calliente frees himself.
Calliente's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Calliente missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Calliente working some strikes from top position.
Calliente wants to stand and escape but instead TupperII has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
TupperII is looking to pass into half guard but Calliente pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Calliente is in guard.
TupperII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calliente can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calliente controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperII, not yet.
TupperII is looking for a triangle here but Calliente uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
TupperII is not content to let Calliente control the position.
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!
Calliente 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 Calliente but great work by TupperII.
TupperII is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Calliente is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Calliente is not content to let TupperII control the position.
Calliente is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, TupperII asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII trying to control the action but Calliente is working from the bottom.
TupperII is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calliente tries to bench press TupperII off him but TupperII keeps the position.
TupperII is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calliente has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calliente is trying to control TupperII's posture but TupperII avoids it.
Calliente is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TupperII is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Calliente is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calliente is looking to control TupperII's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calliente avoid being mounted?
TupperII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Calliente doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperII.
TupperII missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
TupperII is looking for a kimura but Calliente is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TupperII to get the leverage.
Calliente is trying to stand back up but TupperII is controlling him
Calliente is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TupperII's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TupperII's back!
Will Calliente go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII can't escape the position.
Calliente trying to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TupperII tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vincenzo Calliente will probably get the nod.
That's time! Calliente's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Calliente just misses with a punch to the body.
TupperII has his takedown stuffed
and Calliente counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for TupperII!
Vincenzo Calliente overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calliente trying to control the action but TupperII is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calliente in the domination position with TupperII hanging on.
TupperII sneaks back into half guard.
Calliente wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
TupperII regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calliente defends well.
Calliente thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calliente trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calliente being controlled here momentarily.
TupperII is looking to stand up but Calliente isn't so interested in that idea.
Calliente distracts TupperII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TupperII avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TupperII had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calliente defends it easily.
Calliente with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calliente cracks TupperII with a solid left hand.
TupperII avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calliente controls the pace.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
Calliente preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
TupperII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TupperII trying to keep a closed guard but Calliente is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to sweep here but Calliente controlling him for the moment.
Calliente is in close to TupperII's body, working some short punches and elbows.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
TupperII utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII controls Calliente momentarily but Calliente frees himself.
Calliente postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calliente trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
Calliente postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Calliente from controlling successfully.
Calliente loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vincenzo Calliente just wasn't active enough.
Calliente scores with a kick to the body.
Calliente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TupperII is looking to clinch but Calliente is avoiding it.
TupperII shoots in and drives through. Calliente sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calliente misses with a wild body shot.
Calliente tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Calliente dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
TupperII fails to land the takedown.
TupperII takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calliente.
Vincenzo Calliente is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Calliente does no damage.
Calliente's corner calls for a 1-2. Calliente obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calliente wants to clinch up but TupperII keeps it at a distance.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown but Calliente shows good takedown defense.
Calliente lands a jab to TupperII's midsection.
Calliente throws a sloppy head kick and TupperII moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Calliente.
TupperII doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calliente counters with a series of strikes. TupperII will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vincenzo Calliente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
TupperII looking to score a takedown here. Calliente is defending well but TupperII drives through and ends up in Calliente's guard.
Calliente had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calliente swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calliente wants to get back to his feet but TupperII is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calliente preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperII pushes Calliente off looking to stand but Calliente dives back in and keeps control.
TupperII trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
TupperII regains half guard.
Calliente trying to control the action but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Calliente is working for a kimura but TupperII is defending it quite comfortably.
TupperII kicks off Calliente and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calliente thows a body shot but no joy.
Calliente throws a shot to the body.
TupperII moves out of range as Calliente throws a body kick.
TupperII misses with a few strikes there.
Calliente scores with a head kick.
Calliente throws a left and a right that both miss
and TupperII counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Calliente as TupperII shoots in.
Calliente has TupperII up against the cage in a clinch.
Calliente successfully pulls guard.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincenzo Calliente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII lands a couple of digs.
TupperII prevents Calliente from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Calliente manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Calliente in his guard.
Calliente 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calliente defends it easily.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calliente's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
TupperII is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calliente sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincenzo Calliente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calliente has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Calliente!
Vincenzo Calliente very nearly forgot to thank Canadian Fighter Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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