Coach Tim Welch looks back at Sean O’Malley’s win vs. Petr Yan at UFC 280 | ESPN MMA
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Sean O’Malley’s head coach, Tim Welch, speaks with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto about Suga Sean’s split-decision win vs. Petr Yan at UFC 280.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Being the number one ranked bantamweight
3:48 Thoughts on the fight
7:57 Expectations from Yan
10:11 When fight was over, did you feel he won?
11:31 UFC will decide what’s next
14:01 Thoughts on Sterling vs. Cejudo
15:35 Has the aftermath impacted the win negatively?
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This explains why Sean’s boxing is so good. He’s coached by Canelo.
@ChillNit
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😆😆
@alisoyupak2730
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Looool
@chesseit286
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😭
@iam_ismell
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From the right angle Tim kind of resembles Canelo as well
@nathanielrollocks9372
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 no lies told here
Tim doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He is an amazing coach flat out 💯
@DylGonZo
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Him and Sean are really a dynamic duo and perfect for eachother.
@johno30197
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like 2'malley but!!
@reddboneRIPS
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💯
@backbone93
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youre an embarrassment what are you doing on mma channels it doesnt make you cool youre nothing you dont know anything a cheerleading female
@_Jashawuh
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He is more than a coach, he is Sean's life partner.
Not only did Tim call the knee he also called the stance switch to South Paw straight left that dropped yan Tim's a good coach
@gunnerr1416
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The chemistry between coach and fighter is very important and showcased well in that fight imo
@JRF1004
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Yan was never dropped…
@colbylandwehr3334
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@@JRF1004 yan was close to being flatlined multiple times
@kazuma5396
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@@JRF1004 yes he was. Knocked to his knees
@gingerprivilege421
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@@JRF1004 neither was Sean; but people keep saying he was also
Not many people can pull of having a best friend as coach but these 2 have made it work amazingly. Heck, Suga's entire team is amazing so all credit to them regardless of how you think the fight went
@claycowartisamazing
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Sounds cute but nobody thinks Suga won that fight.
@professorchaos9171
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@@claycowartisamazing 🤡🤡🤡
@Iamhimberly
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@@claycowartisamazing 2 pro judges did lol
@claycowartisamazing
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@@Iamhimberly :( .....And I judges are always right.... :( It's not like people don't complain about MMA officials ever. Golly gosh, you believe in santa claus still, lil bro.
@Iamhimberly
Жыл бұрын
@@claycowartisamazing I mean you said nobody soooooo
Tim gives the best interviews. Could listen to him talk all day long. Phenomenal coach with phenomenal perspective. He’s also just a real dude. Super relatable
@christiancroteau6766
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Totally agree man so. People don’t know how good he is. Super underrated coach
@andrewdowner3493
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@@christiancroteau6766 I’m saying! I listen to a lot of coaches interviews from all sports, and he’s definitely one of the best. It shows with how composed Suga has been
Tim changed my life. I love Suga but I watch all the content cuz of Tim. He is so smart and his daily habits rubbed off on me. Hella inspirational
@backbone93
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your name fits you well shame on you you arent cool being on mma channels youre nothing
@BenR99
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Yup he’s like a homie/ big bro figure for self improvement
@tonyh1345
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He’s probably one of the best head coaches in MMA right now.
@AT-qu2bz
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Okay tim pipe the alts down
@tonyh1345
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@@AT-qu2bz 🤣🤣
O Malley turned Yan to a wrestler!😂😂😂😂what happened to them hands Master of Boxing?!?😂😂
@Joe-it9sy
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To think that people actually called him the best boxer in the UFC💀
@mithunnair8587
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Ya nobody is talking about that 😂
@deez3063
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@@Joe-it9sy fr Volkanovski and out box AND out grapple yan. Itd be a fun one to see
@andymcevoy3109
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It’s mma bro
It’s so funny how quick the narrative changes. After the Marlon Vera fight everyone was criticising Tim saying he was a yes man and Suga would never succeed with him in his corner. Now after a perfect coaching display, everyone’s realised how good their connection really is and the praise is through the roof. The real TimboSugashow fans knew all along, let’s go Redhawk
Tim is the evolution of mma coaching
@roningamingandentertainmen716
Жыл бұрын
Honestly you make a great point. He's like a newer age coach lol.
Tim puts amazing content out on the Redhawk Recap and Timbo Sugarshow. Can’t give him enough credit, he’s put me on so many good books, routines, lifestyle habits, and bjj tips.
timothy welch never disappoints. 🤘🏻
I let Reddit convince me this guy was just some yes man
@drewdrewson1384
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Got to remember that Reddit is filled with angry incels. So anyone who is confident and isn’t spouting woke platitudes at all times they will hate.
@kingopp2255
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Tim always keeps it real watch his red Hawk podcast bro always dropping game
Tim has grown to be my favorite coach. Him and Eugene (City Kickboxing) are just next level coaches. This Tim/Sean duo is quite the spectacle to behold.
I’m glad Tim’s getting the appreciation and attention he deserves. Dudes a brilliant coach.
This interview with Tim really shows how good of a coach this guy really is…Super intelligent!
I noticed his coaching really had an impact between rounds. Hyping O’Malley up but being realistic.
@puntsize
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Hype man is a good way to describe it. At times it was all hype "you're the man Shug!"
Before the fight, everyone thought if Sean was gunna win, he’d just run around with a big cage. Dude went straight into hand fight range immediately. Made for a crazy fight.
@truegematria7024
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Legit
@trollmctrollmcface7411
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HaND fIgHt rAnGe
@michaelb6510
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@@trollmctrollmcface7411 was wondering what that is
Congratulations O'malley, Tim, an the team !
@langtryvlogme
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Nothing really stood out. -Welch
just what I've been waiting for, an in depth Tim Welch interview!
Anyone else pick up him say 'Petr is way too fast for you!' in the corner lmao
@blindasabat2517
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Haha yep 👍
@walterkaiyuenpang3556
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Yeah, he got it the wrong way round and corrected it just before Suga stood up.👍🤣
Tim and sean has the best fighter trainer relationships ❤️
Loved the walk out song
Tim in the corner was dope asf like he had me wanting to go get that dub
in real time I had Sean winning 1 and 3.
@TeemoForLife
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😂😂😂😂
@jaymyers1369
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I had to rewatch the fight, at first I though they gave the 1st round to Yan. But after petr didn’t do much with the takedowns.. he did the same thing he complained about Aljo doing to him 😂
@peekos
Жыл бұрын
Same
Tim is a proper Donny Legend !!! Love these two brilliant duo and I agree Tim o needs more shine to !!! Keep ripping them 10/10 packs boys greetings from IBIZA
Mark my words this man is going to be a great coach. He is already dam good but I see Trevor Wittman vibes plus great grappling skills. I love it when certain fighters can hang up the gloves and just spread knowledge like Tim has. He has so much to give the sport, he will have a small stable of killers in the future. Congrats Red Hawk.
@fantomtongue4087
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Hopefully he don’t end up like Trevor Wittman😬
@-11BRAVO-
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@@fantomtongue4087 a great coach with a bad year? It happens it’s the fight game.
@andymcevoy3109
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Mark your words? Lmaoooo bit late mate
One of the best coaches in the game ! Let’s goo Tim!
One of the best, most underrated coaches in the game.
Super humble dude! Sean and Tim made it to #1. Wild
man tim is just so well spoken
Congratulations guys !!!!
Great guy and pleasant to listen to!
Love to see Tim getting the spotlight
I was impressed but not surprised by O’Malleys breathing control. There was indeed a lot of mouth breathing, but you could tell Sean was cognizant of getting his heart rate down.
Coach of the year!!🙏🏻🙏🏻💯💯
@MT-eo6tq
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🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡
Big fan of tim, he just seems like a down to earth, real dude
Tim's reaction on ufc 278 watch party to Leon's headkick was absolute comedy gold. All cuddled up and then flying off the sofa 🤣🤣 quality
Re-watched the fight for the 5th time, all I saw was 5 wins from Suga.
@seanmurray1468
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You see any of those cage grabs?
@Jack-ur7mq
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@@seanmurray1468 Keep hating loser.
Love Timbo, such an awesome dude. Their relationship has a great dynamic.
Tim a real one
I don’t agree with the split decision but I do agree that Tim is an excellent coach and friend
Wow this guys super real. Sean and him are lucky to have eachother
Tim seems like a great man, respect to him and suga!! Keep it going boys!
Good interview Brett, shoutout timbo!
It was a banger period
This is one my favorite fights of all time. In the third round I almost jump into the ceiling when Sean landed that knee. We were jumping around my living room like crazy people! I was so happy to see these guys win. Awesome moment in ufc
@Beastt.
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What a lie
@BenR99
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@@Beastt. if you follow him and their pods you would to it’s different if you just view him as a random on the roster you like to hate on.
@Know3ody
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@@BenR99 over the last 10 years I've noticed this. I enjoy the fights much more if I've made a point of learning who the person is outside the cage. Puts a different type of nervous / excitement into the watch 🤙
@jasiahperez9547
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@@Know3ody “ getting to know him outside the cage” 😅😂😅😂 Y’all meeting for dinner after the gym or what? 😂 You only know the fake character he is on the internet. But kids these days follow and believe anything with a mic and microphone
@ChristIsKing772
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@@jasiahperez9547 he streams for hours, talks on a podcast for hours, you can’t fake who you are for that long before people figure you out
Awesome to see Timbo get this attention
This Coach right here! I know some dudes need that rah rah in your face screaming and cursing stuff. But the way this young man handles his business says “class”. It’s kinda funny that the two of them pair the way the do, especially with the personality that O’Malley has… anyway, classy, knowledge & very well spoken man. Congratulations to the two of them. Keep on keepin on. Ready to watch the next fight.
@gingerprivilege421
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That "personality" of Sean's you're referring to is actually called a 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢; that persona is better known to us fans as, 𝘚𝘶𝘨𝘢' 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘯. His persona, is his brand. It, and the attention it has brought to mma, the UFC,and Sean's status, in both the former,and the latter, is why Sean is one of the biggest stars in his profession
@zachupchurch5012
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@@gingerprivilege421 Sean has never really been famous for his personality lol he’s well known in the ufc because of the way he fights
Tim's class. Great dude.
Tim's deserves to blow like suga he been loyal and a good friend since day . Props and good luck to your future 👏 👍 🙌 👌 💪 ❤️
I just need to say: before the judges even announced. I was So Proud of Sean and your Corner work Tim. You guys proved you deserve to be in there with the best dude in the world! Sean damaged Yan more than anyone else has. Sean showed great ground game work, Sean showed toughness and durability. Everyone was doubting. Regardless I am proud of you guys! Also 100% im equally proud of Yan. i initially forgot to mention that. I think it's because we all already understand how much of a Beast Yan is and I have so much respect for Petr. Honestly, after that whole fight played out, i was going to be happy with any outcome of that decision. Even a draw. I want to see them match up against each other again because In my opinion O'malley showed me just how much he can hang with the top dawgs. Plus O'malley didn't even seem like he was having his best night (striking & feint/movement wise) yet he STILL dug deep and put on the fight of the night. Petr Yan and Suga Sean are 2 of my favorite fighters. I could watch each of those 2 compete all the time and I'd be hyped up, excited each time either one of them stepped into the cage. At the end of the day, everyone should walk away proud after that high level technical war. Petr, Sean, Tim, Yan's coach- y'all proved y'all are the best in the division (and if you can ignore all the nonsense noise from the post fight stuff) non of that noise really matters because Petr Yan and Suga Sean PROVED they are the Top of the division strikers, scrambler's, most motivated/focused. With proven grit and drive to constantly keep evolving and test themselves at the highest level. We need more people like them in the UFC. Literally Petr vs Suga saved that fight card. Their fight without a doubt was the most entertaining and high level war of the night. Where almost all the other fights were- meh 😑. So I appreciate each guy was willing to put everything all on the line. That takes BAWLZ! I really don't think (a lot of MMA fans understand that Sean & Tim were going to be fine no matter the decision because it's Sean's Performance that really mattered and they proved so much that day. I mean everyone thought Sean was going to get DESTROYED and LOOK who ended up damaging Yan more than ANYONE ELSE ever has. Even when Aljo beat Yan he didn't do it the way Sean did. Aljo neutralized Yan by using his ground game but no where near Damaged Yan like Sean did. Yan is really really good at hiding whenever he gets rocked. It's actually crazy. I think it makes it hard for some to realize that Yan did get badly tagged and hurt at times. But props to both athletes!)
@puntsize
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Props to you for taking the time to write that much. The damage was Yans GNP was limited primarily due to a series of strategic glove grabs by O'Malley. Seriously, look into it. Great fight that's being overshadowed by the worst judging decision of year.
Great guy. Great coach.
Love it tim boutta watch red hawk recap
I would love to have a couch like this super intelligent and he’s Sean best friend too crazy
@walterkaiyuenpang3556
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I have a Super Intelligent Couch too !!! So comfy and Smart ... 🤣👍
4:20 yup great point here, but they were arm bar attempts, and they were good ones too. Which are with points in MMA 🔍
You gotta love Tim
For some reason I thought this man was Paul Felder. Tim seems to be a true professional and looking forward to hearing more of him 👍
Timboooo! He’s a national treasure.
Yan couldn’t even pass Sean’s guard😂 or even try too. Did 0 damage on the ground. O’Malley walked out without a scratch. Yans face was busted up and had his eye split open. Scoring criteria takes damage over control. And its not really control when Sean was the one throwing up submissions being active on the ground😂 most of these goobers know next to nothing about fighting.
@gingerprivilege421
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💯
@deez3063
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Fr…it’s simple. Take judges away, and who won? Yan’s eye was busted open, Sean’s face was clean. Yan didn’t get a submission with that grappling. So the grappling was pointless. if you look at it simply as a fight, omalley won 100%. In the moment i thought the judges were gonna give it to yan because of the control time, but thankfully they gave it to Sean. Close, but no robbery
@Jay-pd9kc
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The guy who is more hurt most likely lost the fight. Kind of a simple concept
Tim is the man!!
Top tier coach!
Watched it back 2 more times. It’s a really really close fight. I think Sean won, if you don’t count the takedowns as damaging. But it really depends on the judges in that fight. Great fight either way.
@josiericaro3347
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Objectively takedowns arent damaging
@DylGonZo
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IMO the takedowns would have meant a lot more if there was more damage that came from them. But Sean just kept getting back up and piecing Yan on the feet.
@DylGonZo
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@Ri1 You aren't remembering the fight correctly. Neither fighter ever got dropped, just wobbled. Yan's takedowns didn't lead to any damage and I think that was the difference. Yan had control with no damage and Sean won the standup with more damage done.
@parker4560
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@Ri1 if anyone got dropped it was petr bending the knee to Sean after that right hand
@anoopchima
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@Ri1 he got wobbled then taken down. That’s not a knockdown😂😂
Love the way Sean and Tim use their brains in the fight game. I think Sean is real close to becoming a champ. Aljo is not the best match up to me, would rather have Cejudo take on Aljo first, have Sean take on a tune up wrestler type opponent and than go for title. If Sean can wrestle at highest level he will be near unbeatable. He should never change his style, just be able to have confidence at highest level if it should go down to ground.
@scottchapman5381
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Sean vs merab would be a good wrestler haha but I wanna watch him fight aljo aha cejudo isnt coming back mannnn
@timwelch is the man 💪🙌🙌🙌
Timboooo a legend 🙏🏼
Tim had to pull out the ice for Brett love it Jobin
Just like khabib, I'm also wondering how sean won 🤔
@warrenstringham415
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Anyone with half a brain can see that they rigged the decision. The UFC is doing eveything they can to push and protect their cash cow Sean. The UFC is now classified as ENTERTAINMENT, just like the WWE. They have every legal right to fix things, and with millions and millions of dollars, why wouldn't they?
@johnnysanchez4996
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I’m sure Khabibs opinion changed after rewatching it. Everyone had the same reaction right after the fight. However, after rewatching it the fight was actually pretty close. I still think Yan did enough, but it was close.
Red Hawk finally getting the shine
What win??
Very nice interview. cheers
Tim "Cleanest Chain in the Game" Welch. Love this guy.
I hope this guy gives Sean a 5 round fight with a top ten fighter before he throws him in with aljo. That is gonna be a tough fight for anyone but for Sean especially he needs to be prepared for 5 rounds of grappling and have enough steam to capitalise on the stand up moments. He can literally only win that fight by causing enough damage on the feet and fighting off submissions for the rest of the fight. Aljos style is very effective if not fan friendly. Like many dominant champs of the past
Timbo has the perfect vibe to coach champions
Brett's interviewing style really evolving -good question!
Frank Muir called it for Sean right away. No wavering.
Gotta respect timbow suga Corp. Positive mindset, spreading information on healthy habits and living up to potential. Love these guys. JOBIN4LIFE
Yes so great that this happened. Such an upset! I love that he proved so many wrong. Sugar Show!
Didn’t know Canelo was such a fan of Suga Sean
tim is a legend
TIMBO!!!! ⚡⚡⚡
I was really impressed by Tim this fight!
Tim is a legend.
Tim is so goated man
I wanna see Vera vs Sean again
Sean won that fight and done some serious damage to yan. The takedowns were not enough in my eyes. Fair play to both of these guys tho great fight to watch.
@warrenstringham415
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UFC is now WWE 4 CASUALS MONEY. If you want to be the best, you better fight in a real fight promotion. In the UFC, on the other hand, it's all about which fighter can make them most money and not the skill. That's exactly what it comes down to these days as far UFC goes.
@seantorres4787
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@@warrenstringham415 lmaooo ok. go watch one then. adios
@warrenstringham415
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@@seantorres4787 at least ONE is as real as it gets rather than fake, staged fighting at the UFC
@parker4560
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@@warrenstringham415 😢😢😢
@seantorres4787
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@@warrenstringham415 it’s not, do i agree sean won? no. but it was sure as heck not a robbery. y’all just cry about everything. you know one sucks, and you want to watch ufc. also, leave the hate out of it. a 2-1 fight can’t be a robbery buddy
This guy reminds me of Todd from Breaking Bad.
@lazybread6920
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Omg now i can’t unsee it lmao
@erikbritz8095
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Yup from day 1 i said the same thing, tims atleast not a POS
75% scored it for Yan via mmadecisions enough said
The Ginga Ninja. Coach of the year coming soon
Did he coach him to grab his glove or the fence too?
GJ Red Hawk!!!
Tim Welch for coach of year award
The fight was fireworks, wouldn't complain about a 5 round rematch...
Tim is a wizard and suga belongs at the top....
Haters went from he’s gonna get beat up boxing to Peter was robbed to Sean cheated I’m baffled😂. Y’all on the couch all day get active
@deez3063
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣💀💀
Tim welch is that dude
Yan hiding his face is a good point.
Kinda wish Suga lost because he won regardless. Nobody thought he would be that impressive with the elite. But Yan deserved that Dub
Great fight but Sean was gifted that decision.
dude is Canelo + that red head kid from breaking bad
never once heard him mention how close it was. just complete domination i guess 🤣 i get the bias but at least be realistic