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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lucas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
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215 lbs
35 - 35 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Jr leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
TupperIII has a takedown stuffed.
TupperIII misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Lucas Jr leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Travis Lucas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr lands a front kick.
TupperIII closes the distance and clinches.
Lucas Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TupperIII shoots in but no luck this time.
Lucas Jr throws a counter high kick but TupperIII was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobby TupperIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
TupperIII fails with the takedown.
Lucas Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but TupperIII avoided it.
TupperIII gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lucas Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lucas Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but TupperIII is out of range and Lucas Jr settles back down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
TupperIII is trying to pull guard but Lucas Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lucas Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TupperIII tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten TupperIII somewhat.
Lucas Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr connects with a leg kick. TupperIII looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucas Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
TupperIII shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lucas Jr pinned against the cage. Lucas Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas Jr counters with a good low kick that TupperIII was not able to check.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Lucas Jr circles away easily
and Lucas Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
TupperIII looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas Jr is fending him off so far but TupperIII persists. Nope, Lucas Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucas Jr throws a low kick, looking for TupperIII's leg but TupperIII calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TupperIII dives in and grabs Lucas Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas Jr pushes down on TupperIII's head and hops out.
A good leg kick by Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr tries to land a leg kick but TupperIII saw it coming and moves away.
Lucas Jr throws a low kick but TupperIII avoids it.
TupperIII blocks a leg kick.
TupperIII walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas Jr.
TupperIII's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucas Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucas Jr throws a head kick but TupperIII moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lucas Jr - that will leave a mark!
TupperIII looks winded!
TupperIII takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas Jr. No joy for TupperIII on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucas Jr wants it to stay 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!
A head kick from Lucas Jr lands but TupperIII takes it in his stride.
TupperIII fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lucas Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
TupperIII checks a leg kick.
Lucas Jr misses with a low kick.
TupperIII goes for a double leg but Lucas Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lucas Jr continues to drive forward.
Lucas Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucas Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lucas Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Lucas Jr. No joy for TupperIII on that attempt.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but Lucas Jr shows good takedown defense.
Lucas Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt TupperIII.
Lucas Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
TupperIII has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lucas Jr.
Lucas Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but TupperIII checks it well.
That kick from Lucas Jr tenderised TupperIII's leg. TupperIII is trying to keep his angry face on.
TupperIII shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucas Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TupperIII's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Travis Lucas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
Lucas Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
TupperIII avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Lucas Jr misses
so TupperIII counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperIII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucas Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperIII, into his guard.
TupperIII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Lucas Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TupperIII is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Lucas Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lucas Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?
TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TupperIII is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucas Jr stays in close to TupperIII's body and controls the position.
Lucas Jr is sitting in close to TupperIII's body. TupperIII has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lucas Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lucas Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by TupperIII.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby TupperIII!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby TupperIII made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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hype
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RATING
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