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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sangram Singh (ranked 15599 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 5282 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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34
216 lbs
12 - 49 - 0 |
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190 cm
45
208 lbs
24 - 42 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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
12 - 49 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupper V looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tupper V lands with a punch from half guard.
Singh actively working from the bottom here.
Tupper V keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tupper V decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tupper V keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupper V is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh tries for a takedown but Tupper V circles away easily
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
Singh looks to clinch
and Tupper V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V connects with a body shot.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V tries to counter with a clinch but Singh shakes him off and moves away.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Singh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tupper V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupper V misses with a leg kick
and Singh counters with a single leg into guard. Tupper V didn't expect that.
Singh passes into half guard.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Tupper V actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tupper V looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
Singh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Singh with the ground and pound but Tupper V uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Singh scoring with some ground and pound.
Tupper V lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tupper V got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tupper V has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Singh 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.
Tupper V wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Tupper V stands up from Singh's guard - Tupper V perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tupper V lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupper V tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tupper V somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupper V's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tupper V duly obliges.
Tupper V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Singh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tupper V holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sangram Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Singh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tupper V can't get the takedown.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tupper V scores with a one two! Singh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Singh has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper V counters with a one-two to the body.
Singh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupper V avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh throws a lazy body kick
and Tupper V decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
Singh working for a triangle but Tupper V defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh 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.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh trying to strike off his back.
Tupper V is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bobby Tupper V has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Tupper V stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sangram Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupper V sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V has a takedown stuffed.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tupper V counter with a right hand.
Singh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupper V defends well and Singh ends up having to push Tupper V into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupper V unleashes a big counter combination but Singh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Singh moves out of range.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Tupper V dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Singh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper V is trying to buck Singh off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V struggling a bit here.
Tupper V taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tupper V can't do much from the bottom here.
Singh working the strikes but Tupper V uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tupper V tries to kick Singh off but Singh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tupper V on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tupper V is trying to stand up here but Singh is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Singh lands a nice short elbow.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Singh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tupper V is controlling Singh's trapped leg to prevent Singh from advancing to side control.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Singh is looking for a kimura but Tupper V is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes 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.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tupper V is looking to escape.
Tupper V is concentrating on defense, preventing Singh from advancing position.
Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper V has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Singh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tupper V's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tupper V duly obliges.
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tupper V to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper V but Tupper V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper V sprawls well. He's pushed Singh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sangram Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Tupper V both land. Nice combination.
Tupper V scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupper V fails to land the takedown.
Tupper V lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupper V.
Tupper V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tupper V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V scores with a three punch combo!
Singh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
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 tries to counter by closing the distance.
A lazy left from Tupper V finds it's target.
Tupper V connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupper V shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Singh is trying to defend but Tupper V finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
Tupper V working over Singh with some ground and pound. Singh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tupper V has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tupper V takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bobby Tupper V is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tupper V stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tupper V dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper V tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Tupper V ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sangram Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupper V manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tupper V has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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RATING
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