Tales of the Tape: Mike Rupp vs. Arron Asham, Part Deux

by JDunman on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 AM EST in Fights

It was so much fun last time, let's do it again!

With the score tied at 1, noted Flyer-fighter Mike Rupp and Arron Asham dropped the gloves seemingly to get some momentum going for their teams. This fight wasn't overly exciting, as there was no helmet scrambling or face grabbing. The two traded some shots before Rupp went for the rare body blow to no real effect. The two paused for a moment and apparently Rupp decided it was time to end it, going for a headlock. After a couple tries, he pulled Asham's helmet off and forced him down to the ice. No advantage here and not much of a takedown, so this one gets called a draw.

With this fight, Rupp has passed Eric Godard for the most fights on the Penguins with 6. Next up are the Sabres, who have a little over half (14) the fights that the Penguins have (27). Don't look for much here, as they only had one fight against the Penguins last season when Andrew Peters took on Godard. Peters is now with New Jersey.

Poll

Who won the fight?

Mike Rupp

72 votes

Arron Asham

7 votes

Draw

58 votes

137 votes | Poll has closed

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I just wanted to mention that I love this feature.

by PensFan024 on Dec 18, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions

As do I. Dunman was one of the very first commenters on Pensburgh when it launched here on SBN almost two years ago. His Tales of the Tape installments followed shortly after that and have remained a great part of the site.

Follow the Penguins on SBN @ Pensburgh.com and twitter.

by FrankD on Dec 18, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

You guys are making me blush.

Seriously, thanks! I still enjoy doing these things! And I get paid in cereal!

It weighs 35 pounds - unless you're hoisting it above your head.

by JDunman on Dec 18, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions

Kudos to Dunman and the fight....

You do an excellent job, keep up the great work! I love to see all the fights again and I always know they’ll be here.

To the fight…..

I had to vote for Rupp, solely because he fought with more aggression throughout. He landed a few shots straight to the helmet (which made me wince in pain), and if Asham would have stayed up with his lid off Rupp would have bloodied the crap out of him.

I just love the intensity Rupp adds to this team, plus he’s setting career highs in goals and points. Let’s just hope the best is yet to come…..

by GenoTheGreat on Dec 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions