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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Sanchez's chin.
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181 lbs
22 - 24 - 1 |
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185 cm
43
184 lbs
23 - 27 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
TupperII drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TupperII is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
Sanchez prevents TupperII from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TupperII knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
TupperII is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sanchez is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but can't.
TupperII tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sanchez prevents TupperII from escaping the position.
TupperII is looking to reverse the position.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom here.
TupperII is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TupperII on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
TupperII is trying to buck Sanchez off.
Sanchez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sanchez working away.
Sanchez trying to control the action but TupperII is working from the bottom.
TupperII wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
TupperII is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanchez off and has taken his back!
Sanchez breaks TupperII's hooks off and manages to turn into his 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez distracts TupperII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TupperII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
TupperII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TupperII keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
TupperII looking to control.
Sanchez works over TupperII with some ground and pound from guard.
TupperII lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but TupperII postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in TupperII's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
TupperII is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TupperII is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sanchez passes TupperII's left leg - he's now in half guard.
TupperII pushes Sanchez off looking to stand but Sanchez dives back in and keeps control.
TupperII manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
TupperII looks like he's trying to stand up.
TupperII wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez working TupperII over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
TupperII wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
TupperII tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
TupperII is working hard here to advance position.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez throwing shots but TupperII is blocking nicely.
TupperII trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez working TupperII over with strikes.
TupperII tries to kick Sanchez off but Sanchez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanchez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
TupperII is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. TupperII defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TupperII tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but TupperII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but TupperII is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on TupperII's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for TupperII.
TupperII is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez landing strikes from the mount and TupperII is in trouble!
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Sanchez working TupperII over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sanchez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
TupperII tries to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. TupperII looks a forlorn figure.
TupperII is rocked!
Bobby TupperII's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanchez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh TupperII is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez unloads with some vicious shots from mount and TupperII wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sanchez celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Sanchez!
Thiago Sanchez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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