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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready For Some Aksion. Tommy Fulton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks to land a left hand but Fulton moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Fulton.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fulton.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fulton manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulton fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fulton blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Evans misses with a hook. Fulton ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Fulton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fulton blocks a jab.
Fulton shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fulton is looking to clinch.
Fulton blocks a jab.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Fulton moved out of range nicely.
Fulton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fulton slips a jab from Evans.
Fulton shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Fulton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fulton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fulton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Fulton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Fulton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fulton gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Fulton slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. Fulton should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tommy Fulton has been cut.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Fulton slips the punch.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Fulton.
Fulton moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Evans waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Fulton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Fulton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fulton slips a jab from Evans.
Fulton drops his hands momentarily and Evans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fulton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fulton gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Evans misses.
Rashad Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fulton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Fulton's shoulder, as Fulton tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Fulton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fulton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tommy Fulton's cut is getting worse.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans throws a jab when Fulton was well out of range.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Fulton ducks down to avoid it.
Fulton slips under a jab from Evans.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans swings for the body but Fulton moves out of range.
Fulton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tommy Fulton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans throws the left hand but Fulton avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Fulton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans missing with a left hand there. Fulton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Fulton moves away and avoids it.
Fulton shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Fulton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fulton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Fulton moved out of range nicely.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fulton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fulton to the mat! Fulton manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans wanted to stand there but Fulton had control of the position.
Fulton is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fulton tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fulton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Evans misses.
Tommy Fulton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans looks to land a right hand but Fulton moved out of range.
Fulton misses with a takedown attempt
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans cracks Fulton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Evans has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fulton to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fulton slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Fulton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Evans misses.
Fulton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fulton sprawling to the canvas! Fulton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Evans finish him?!
Fulton is rocked!
Jeez, Tommy Fulton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rashad Evans!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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