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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini's entrance music is Mother. A fine choice. Bobby TupperIII told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
37 - 35 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dido Vicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperIII takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vicini lands with a straight right. TupperIII didn't see that one coming.
Good leg kick by Vicini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vicini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vicini lands a nice shot that snaps TupperIII's head back.
TupperIII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TupperIII shoots in for a double leg but Vicini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vicini throws a looping overhand right but TupperIII ducks down to avoid it.
TupperIII takes one on the button.
TupperIII shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vicini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
Vicini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TupperIII fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vicini avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vicini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
TupperIII takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vicini lands a slapping body shot.
Vicini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Vicini. No joy for TupperIII on that attempt.
TupperIII moves forwards but Vicini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vicini leaves TupperIII with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big left from Vicini misses.
Vicini catches TupperIII with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vicini cracks TupperIII with a good jab.
TupperIII fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vicini sprawls well initially but TupperIII persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vicini trying to control but TupperIII postures up.
TupperIII is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini is defending against the submission attempts here by TupperIII.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TupperIII seems to be working for a kimura but Vicini defends the submission attempt.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
Vicini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
TupperIII preventing the sweep.
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. TupperIII gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperIII drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TupperIII jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
TupperIII must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TupperIII looking to pass the guard.
Vicini pulls TupperIII in close to prevent any damage.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. TupperIII manages to get himself to full guard.
TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vicini is aware though and is defending well.
TupperIII isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicini stacks TupperIII on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vicini!
TupperIII is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vicini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
TupperIII is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Vicini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicini moves into full mount! TupperIII won't be happy about that!
Vicini looking to secure an arm triangle but TupperIII defends it well.
TupperIII regains half guard.
TupperIII is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini is working for a submission of some sort.
TupperIII actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dido Vicini dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Vicini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vicini but Vicini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
TupperIII shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vicini counters with a stiff right hand.
Dido Vicini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
TupperIII throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicini's waist but Vicini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TupperIII off to one side.
TupperIII is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Vicini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vicini throws a series of punches but TupperIII moves out of range.
TupperIII goes for a double leg but Vicini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicini continues to drive forward.
Vicini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vicini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between TupperIII's hands.
TupperIII fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vicini stuffs the takedown.
Dido Vicini is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Vicini lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Vicini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TupperIII fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini scores with a body shot.
Vicini lands with a nice combination. TupperIII backs away looking to recover.
Dido Vicini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TupperIII tries for a takedown but Vicini circles away easily
and Vicini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vicini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperIII circles away quickly and effectively.
TupperIII uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicini.
TupperIII with the counter takedown but Vicini avoids it easily.
Vicini connects with a single shot there.
Bobby TupperIII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vicini scores with a crisp jab that stopped TupperIII in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicini motions for TupperIII to come forward. Vicini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
TupperIII on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vicini scores with a shot to the body.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but TupperIII is just out of range.
TupperIII has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Vicini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicini throws a right and a left that both miss.
TupperIII tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicini swivels and escapes.
TupperIII takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Vicini as TupperIII shoots in.
Vicini scores with a nice right hand.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Vicini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
TupperIII is rocked!
Vicini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?
TupperIII bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Vicini comes at him with an uppercut from hell! TupperIII falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! TupperIII was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dido Vicini!
Dido Vicini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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