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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Marcy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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169 cm
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181 lbs
23 - 29 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Marcy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperII with a jab.
Marcy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TupperII.
TupperII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TupperII has managed to clinch.
TupperII has picked Marcy up - he's going for a ride! TupperII dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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.
TupperII seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TupperII working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Marcy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcy actively working from the bottom here.
TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TupperII is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
TupperII stands up and beckons Marcy to join him on the feet.
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 rushes Marcy and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TupperII avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
TupperII wants to take the fight to the mat but Marcy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lance Marcy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Marcy manages to break the clinch.
Marcy throws the kick towards the body but TupperII avoids it.
Marcy is breathing heavily.
TupperII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
TupperII gets a double leg takedown into Marcy's guard.
Marcy looking for a guillotine here but TupperII defends easily.
Marcy looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcy, not yet.
TupperII drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marcy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marcy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marcy!
TupperII is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marcy off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marcy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Marcy trying to get back to his feet but TupperII is in full control for now.
TupperII is persistently looking for the submission but Marcy is defending it well.
TupperII is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marcy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
TupperII doesn't have the hooks in and Marcy manages to turn into his guard.
TupperII preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcy preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcy throws a big elbow that misses.
TupperII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TupperII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TupperII wants to stand but Marcy is controlling the position.
TupperII pulls Marcy in close to prevent any damage.
Marcy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! TupperII is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! TupperII has escaped and now he's on top!
TupperII gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marcy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperII changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
TupperII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marcy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperII, into his guard.
Marcy wants to stand but TupperII is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marcy drops back looking for a leg! TupperII is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and TupperII manages to kick Marcy off! Marcy jumps back into TupperII's guard.
Marcy stands and throws TupperII's legs to the side, diving into side control.
TupperII is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby TupperII dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
TupperII misses with a takedown attempt - Marcy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marcy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TupperII.
No luck for Marcy with that takedown attempt.
Lance Marcy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperII shoots in but no luck this time.
A counter left hand to the body from Marcy misses its target.
Lance Marcy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Marcy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for TupperII.
TupperII moves into range and clinches up with Marcy.
TupperII looking for a takedown.
Marcy lands a hook that snaps the head of TupperII backwards.
Marcy misses with a short punch on the inside.
TupperII pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marcy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but TupperII manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marcy has TupperII in his guard.
TupperII lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcy is retaining full guard.
TupperII with a nice head shot there.
TupperII trying to move into half guard but instead Marcy has managed to sweep!
TupperII looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
TupperII is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcy is controlling him.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcy trying to stand up but can't free himself from TupperII's guard.
TupperII looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcy is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TupperII wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marcy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TupperII has escaped the position, nice work there.
TupperII is looking to regain half guard here but Marcy keeps moving and retains side control.
Marcy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcy throws a head kick but TupperII moves out of range.
TupperII shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcy defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marcy enables TupperII to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marcy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
TupperII trying to control but Marcy is working from the bottom.
Marcy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
TupperII must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TupperII tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcy is retaining full guard.
TupperII connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcy is looking for a triangle but TupperII pushes his legs off easily.
TupperII got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, TupperII has managed to get both his arms back between Marcy's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcy working for a triangle but TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcy is retaining full guard.
TupperII passes Marcy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TupperII seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcy trying to control here.
TupperII working the head and body with strikes.
Marcy is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperII.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby TupperII will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
TupperII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by TupperII or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcy, which made it look bad.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcy but Marcy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lance Marcy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
TupperII drives through with a takedown into Marcy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marcy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcy keeping full guard, as TupperII tries to pass.
TupperII trying to control but Marcy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby TupperII has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TupperII throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marcy has his foot on TupperII's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TupperII works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TupperII landing some decent shots from guard.
TupperII won't allow Marcy to sweep him here.
Marcy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. TupperII gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcy keeping full guard, as TupperII tries to pass.
TupperII avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
TupperII drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marcy dives on top into guard.
Marcy trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Marcy from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TupperII is on top in guard.
TupperII trying to control but Marcy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcy has his foot on TupperII's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TupperII works his way back into a safe position though.
TupperII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperII is stalling in the full guard.
TupperII distracts Marcy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marcy looking for a guillotine here but TupperII defends easily.
TupperII pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcy is keeping the position for now.
TupperII makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lance Marcy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TupperII missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TupperII forces his way into half guard.
TupperII wants to work for an arm triangle but Marcy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcy trying to control from the bottom.
TupperII lands strikes from half guard.
Marcy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobby TupperII is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcy is refusing to be controlled, as TupperII sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcy punching from the bottom.
TupperII is looking to take a break and control but Marcy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TupperII tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marcy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marcy is not content to let TupperII control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby TupperII.
I've got TupperII 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby TupperII!
After the big win, Bobby TupperII made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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