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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Yusupov (ranked 530 p4p, 78 weight class) and Jemerson Culpi (ranked 2039 p4p, 285 weight class). The key to victory for Sultan Yusupov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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208 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sultan Yusupov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jemerson Culpi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culpi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Culpi's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Culpi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Culpi gets control of Yusupov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Culpi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yusupov drops back looking for a leg! Culpi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Culpi manages to kick Yusupov off! Yusupov jumps back into Culpi's guard.
Yusupov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yusupov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yusupov pushing down on Culpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Culpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusupov moves nicely into side control.
Culpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yusupov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yusupov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpi struggling a bit here.
Yusupov tries to move to mount but Culpi blocks the move with his legs.
Culpi is trying to get back to half guard.
Yusupov is looking to take a break and control but Culpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Culpi tries to buck Yusupov off but Yusupov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yusupov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yusupov is looking to take a break and control but Culpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Culpi can't do much from the bottom here.
Culpi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yusupov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yusupov working away.
Yusupov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Culpi is trying to control Yusupov's posture but Yusupov avoids it.
Yusupov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Culpi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpi has given up his back.
Culpi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yusupov is looking for the choke from the back position but Culpi is controlling his hands well.
Yusupov gets his hands free as Culpi looks to control.
Culpi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yusupov looking to break Culpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Culpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yusupov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Culpi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Culpi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yusupov.
Culpi just trying to survive but Yusupov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov looking for the choke from the back.
Culpi showing good submission defense here.
Yusupov working for the choke.
Culpi just trying to survive but Yusupov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Culpi tries to break free.
Yusupov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Culpi is defending well though. Yusupov let's go of the attempt for now.
Yusupov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yusupov is not going to allow Culpi to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Yusupov dominated that round.
That's time! Yusupov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Culpi misses with a jab to the body
and Yusupov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Culpi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yusupov counters with a right hand to the body.
Yusupov jabs Culpi right on the nose. Culpi blinks but takes it well.
Culpi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yusupov to counter with a crisp jab.
Culpi throws a sloppy head kick
and Culpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Culpi tries to land a body kick
and Yusupov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Culpi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yusupov sizes up Culpi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Culpi throws a head kick that misses
and Yusupov counters with a three punch combo that has Culpi backing up. Culpi nods at Yusupov to acknowledge the strikes.
Yusupov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Culpi misses with a head kick.
Yusupov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Culpi misses with a jab to the body
and Yusupov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusupov jabs at Culpi's body.
Culpi drives through with a takedown into Yusupov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yusupov is looking for a triangle but Culpi pushes his legs off easily.
Yusupov keeping moving, preventing Culpi from controlling successfully.
Yusupov has Culpi pulled in close to control his posture.
Culpi preventing the sweep.
Culpi wants to control from the top but Yusupov keeps moving.
Culpi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Culpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yusupov wants to sweep here but Culpi controlling him for the moment.
Culpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Yusupov is retaining full guard.
Yusupov trying to keep a closed guard but Culpi is proving a slippery customer.
Culpi is pushing down on Yusupov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yusupov is fighting to maintain full guard but Culpi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Culpi trying to control from half guard but Yusupov is working away.
Culpi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yusupov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Yusupov trying to control but Culpi postures up.
Yusupov is trying is best to control the position here.
Culpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusupov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Culpi throws a lazy uppercut
and Yusupov counters with a right hand to the body.
Yusupov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Culpi back to the cage. Yusupov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jemerson Culpi has been cut.
Donk. Yusupov catches Culpi right on the button with a cross.
Jemerson Culpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yusupov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yusupov lands a slapping body shot.
Culpi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick by Culpi misses
and Yusupov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Culpi throws a sloppy head kick
and Yusupov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yusupov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Culpi has time to react.
Culpi throws a lazy uppercut
and Culpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Culpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yusupov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Culpi throws a sloppy head kick
and Yusupov counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusupov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Culpi in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sultan Yusupov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jemerson Culpi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Culpi with a poor takedown
and Yusupov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yusupov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yusupov scores with a jab.
Yusupov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Culpi has time to react.
Culpi throws a right hand that misses
and Yusupov counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusupov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sultan Yusupov is winning the standup battle so far.
Culpi throws a poor cross that misses
and Yusupov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Culpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yusupov counters with a nice body shot.
Yusupov throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Culpi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yusupov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yusupov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Culpi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culpi throws a head kick that misses
and Yusupov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Culpi misses with a shot to the body
and Yusupov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusupov digs a good body shot into Culpi's ribs.
Culpi misses with the body kick
and Yusupov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Culpi thinking.
Culpi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yusupov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sultan Yusupov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jemerson Culpi.
Culpi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Culpi forces Yusupov back against the cage and clinches.
Yusupov is struggling to control the position.
Yusupov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yusupov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culpi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yusupov to the mat! Yusupov manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yusupov is looking for a triangle but Culpi pushes his legs off easily.
Yusupov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yusupov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yusupov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Culpi is aware though and is defending well.
Culpi trying to control but Yusupov is working from the bottom.
Yusupov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Culpi defends well.
Sultan Yusupov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Culpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusupov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yusupov is pulling down on Culpi's head. It's preventing any offense from Culpi, at least for the moment.
Culpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yusupov pulls Culpi in close to his closed guard and prevents Culpi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Culpi trying to control but Yusupov is working from the bottom.
Jemerson Culpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yusupov trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Culpi throws an off balance right hand
and Yusupov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Culpi throws a leg kick
letting Yusupov counter with a right hand.
Yusupov scores with a nice strike.
Culpi throws a right hand that misses
and Yusupov counters with a nice body shot.
Culpi throws a right hand that misses
and Yusupov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Culpi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yusupov lands a nice looking body shot.
Yusupov stuns Culpi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yusupov connects with a body shot that sends Culpi's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultan Yusupov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yusupov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Sultan Yusupov!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Sultan Yusupov!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Sultan Yusupov!
Sultan Yusupov wins by unanimous decision!
Sultan Yusupov retains his light heavyweight title!
Sultan Yusupov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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