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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 8053 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sangram Singh (ranked 9976 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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208 lbs
23 - 42 - 0 |
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34
216 lbs
12 - 47 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
23 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 47 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupper V sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
Singh tries for a takedown but Tupper V sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupper V leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sangram Singh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singh backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Singh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Singh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tupper V has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Singh but great work by Tupper V.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Singh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tupper V wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupper V decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh fails with the takedown
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Tupper V scores with a three punch combo!
Tupper V looks to land a combination. Singh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Singh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Singh gets a takedown into half guard.
Tupper V slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Singh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tupper V counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tupper V.
Singh tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupper V shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupper V as he jumps to the side.
Tupper V lands a jab to the nose.
Singh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper V misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tupper V dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Tupper V defends easily.
Tupper V slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tupper V defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singh.
Bobby Tupper V is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh misses with a takedown
and Tupper V holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sangram Singh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupper V creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupper V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper V works Singh's body with a nice hook.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Tupper V was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tupper V gets to his feet. Singh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tupper V tries to land a body kick
so Singh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Singh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to stand but Singh is controlling the position.
Singh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V pulls Singh in close to his closed guard and prevents Singh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Singh preventing the sweep.
Singh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Singh is working Tupper V over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tupper V pulls Singh in to control the position.
Singh landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupper V has his feet on Singh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupper V throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tupper V trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Tupper V avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands with a punch from half guard.
Tupper V pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control.
Tupper V wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobby Tupper V overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper V is positioning himself well to prevent Singh advancing to mount.
Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupper V pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control.
Singh misses with a head shot. Tupper V uses the momentum to regain guard.
Singh is in close to Tupper V's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tupper V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Singh throws a strike but Tupper V rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Tupper V will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupper V's waist but Tupper V gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side.
Tupper V sizes up Singh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh fails with the takedown
and Tupper V holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper V feints a jab promting Singh to slip. Tupper V then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Singh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sangram Singh.
Tupper V connects with a leg kick. Singh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Tupper V does no damage.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Tupper V is wise to it.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Singh with the counter takedown but Tupper V avoids it easily.
Tupper V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tupper V shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Singh eats them both and turns towards Tupper V to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tupper V works over Singh's head and body with a nice combination.
Singh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Tupper V to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Tupper V.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Singh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singh is defended easily by Tupper V.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupper V as he avoids it easily.
As Singh tries to get set, Tupper V tries to push him back and clinch up but Singh manages to avoid the attempt.
Tupper V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V feints a jab promting Singh to slip. Tupper V then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Singh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Singh shoots and misses
and Tupper V counters by clinching up.
Tupper V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupper V.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singh is defended easily by Tupper V.
Tupper V appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tupper V stalks Singh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Singh's face. Singh staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tupper V lands a head kick. Singh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh misses with a takedown attempt - Tupper V sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Tupper V is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tupper V lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupper V.
Tupper V tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Singh shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupper V has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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