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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sangram Singh (ranked 5481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 4922 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper V has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
216 lbs
13 - 54 - 0 |
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208 lbs
25 - 42 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
13 - 54 - 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
25 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupper V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupper V rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Tupper V both land. Nice combination.
Tupper V takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Tupper V, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tupper V keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupper V darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Singh shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Tupper V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Tupper V trying to control the position.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tupper V lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Singh wants to sweep here but Tupper V controlling him for the moment.
Tupper V wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Singh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tupper V doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tupper V manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singh working for a triangle but Tupper V defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tupper V's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tupper V preventing the sweep.
Singh is looking for a triangle but Tupper V pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.
Tupper V stands and steps away. Singh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh attempts a counter takedown but Tupper V avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Tupper V.
Singh attempts a counter takedown but Tupper V avoids it well and moves away.
Singh wants to clinch.
Singh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupper V tries to avoid it but Singh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupper V to the ground. Tupper V escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tupper V is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sangram Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupper V as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Singh bucks up and tries to throw Tupper V off but instead Tupper V has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tupper V doesn't have the hooks in and Singh manages to turn into his guard.
Tupper V looking to control.
Singh throwing strikes from guard but Tupper V blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Singh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tupper V is trying to defend but Singh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tupper V has one foot on Singh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Singh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tupper V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Singh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tupper V swivels and escapes.
Tupper V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Singh tries to counter with a takedown but Tupper V is quick to defend against it.
Tupper V leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tupper V unleashes a big counter combination but Singh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Tupper V lands.
Tupper V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but Tupper V shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sangram Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Tupper V goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tupper V has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh with a poor takedown
and Tupper V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sangram Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupper V was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Tupper V let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tupper V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupper V throws a right hand that Singh ducks under and follows up with a left that Singh also avoids with ease.
Singh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Singh dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
Singh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tupper V has momentary wrist control but Singh slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupper V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh postures up.
Singh prevents Tupper V from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tupper V misses with the body kick
and Singh counters with a nice body kick.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
Tupper V lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupper V.
Singh shoots in but Tupper V avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupper V goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Singh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tupper V tries to avoid it but Singh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tupper V to the ground. Tupper V escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Singh with a poor takedown
and Tupper V counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tupper V shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tupper V showed some decent athleticism there.
Singh is looking to improve his position.
Tupper V escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tupper V throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Tupper V. No joy for Singh on that attempt.
Singh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper V goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tupper V is defended easily by Singh.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt - Tupper V sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sangram Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Singh tries to clinch but Tupper V moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a wild combination.
Singh fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tupper V enables Singh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tupper V manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupper V looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singh is fending him off so far but Tupper V persists. Nope, Singh circles away and we're back to standing.
Tupper V displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singh.
Singh sets himself, and Tupper V steps forward looking for the clinch! Singh avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Tupper V, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Tupper V against the cage but Tupper V circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Singh with a poor takedown
and Tupper V counters with a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Tupper V.
Tupper V bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Singh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tupper V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Singh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tupper V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tupper V.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh avoids the head kick by Tupper V.
A right-left combo lands from Tupper V.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh.
Bobby Tupper V is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tupper V throws a one two combo.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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