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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Tupper V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shang finds it's way round the side to connect with Tupper V's head.
Shang looks to throw the jab but Tupper V is out of range.
Tupper V seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Shang misses
and Tupper V counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shang looks to land a right hand but Tupper V moved out of range.
Tupper V moves forwards but Shang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hai Shang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shang.
Tupper V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tupper V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Shang working Tupper V over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tupper V backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
Shang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shang lands an elbow inside.
Shang lands an elbow just above Tupper V 's eye.
Shang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Shang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shang with a nice head shot there.
Shang throwing strikes but missing.
Shang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shang.
Shang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupper V appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shang gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tupper V is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tupper V avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Shang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to bench press Shang off him but Shang keeps the position.
Shang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tupper V has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tupper V sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shang is trying to get an arm triangle but Tupper V is defending well.
Tupper V sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper V is trying to stand up here but Shang is controlling him well.
Shang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V wants to get back to his feet.
Shang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tupper V moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tupper V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shang postures up in Tupper V's guard and throws a big left but Tupper V blocks it.
Shang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shang is controlling him.
Tupper V trying to keep a closed guard but Shang is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shang dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Shang trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupper V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper V managing to control the position.
Shang is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupper V has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Shang - just one landing.
Shang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shang.
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupper V takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shang misses with a kick to the body.
Tupper V moves out of range of the body kick.
Shang works the jab nicely.
Tupper V keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Shang looks to move away, Tupper V throws a big counter combo but Shang just gets out of the way.
Shang connects with a looping right hand.
Shang lands a nice looking body kick.
Shang avoids the head kick by Tupper V.
Shang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shang throws a front kick that sends Tupper V stumbling back into the cage.
Shang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shang just misses with a punch to the body.
Tupper V tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shang manages to circle out of the way.
Shang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shang looks to land a left hand but Tupper V moved out of range nicely.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Shang avoids them all with ease.
Shang misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shang.
Tupper V takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shang with a hook.
Shang drives through and clinches with Tupper V against the cage.
Tupper V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupper V drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shang sneaks out the side door and pushes Tupper V away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shang lands a glancing blow to the side of Tupper V's head.
An inside leg kick from Shang misses.
Tupper V staying out of range there.
Shang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper V on the side of the head.
Tupper V dives in and grabs Shang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shang pushes down on Tupper V's head and hops out.
Shang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Tupper V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hai Shang.
Shang cracks Tupper V with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Shang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupper V on the side of the head.
Shang connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper V lands a body shot.
Hai Shang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tupper V takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shang scores with a sloppy right hand. Tupper V should have avoided that one.
Shang throws a chopping leg kick but Tupper V manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tupper V wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Shang. Beautiful body shot.
Shang misses with a body kick.
Tupper V throws a big counter combination but Shang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V tries to keep at a distance but Shang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupper V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper V.
Tupper V shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shang defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupper V motions for Shang to come forward. Tupper V throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupper V as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shang misses with a double jab
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Shang. Beautiful body shot.
Shang shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shang, right into the meat.
Tupper V walks into a stiff left hand from Shang.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
A cross from Shang lands.
Tupper V looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tupper V has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shang connects with a couple of short punches.
Tupper V wants to stand up but Shang is controlling him.
Shang slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper V has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tupper V is looking to escape.
Shang is nestled in close to Tupper V, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tupper V looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shang thows a huge punch but Tupper V dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to roll over but Shang keeps him under control.
Shang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper V defending well though.
Tupper V tries to kick Shang off but Shang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tupper V is staying active underneath Shang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tupper V walks into a jab.
Tupper V lands a jab-cross combination.
Shang checks a low kick from Tupper V.
Tupper V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shang. Shang obviously looking to wear him down.
Shang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang drives through with a takedown into Tupper V's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hai Shang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupper V preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shang stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper V.
Shang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tupper V is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tupper V wants to stand but Shang is controlling the position.
Tupper V looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shang is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobby Tupper V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupper V throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Tupper V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tupper V has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tupper V there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shang misses with a body kick.
Shang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Hai Shang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shang misses with a few strikes there.
Tupper V seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hai Shang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shang 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hai Shang!
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