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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Marsh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullock could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bullock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsh has managed to get both his arms back between Bullock's legs - danger averted.
Bullock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bullock has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullock is proving hard to escape from.
Bullock wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from Marsh.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bullock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullock working for a triangle but Marsh defends it easily.
Bullock has an active guard here but Marsh has managed to pass into half guard.
Bullock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bullock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marsh is on him like a limpet, forcing Bullock back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock misses with a head kick.
Marsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullock throws a lazy head kick
and Marsh counters with a head kick. That will keep Bullock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullock.
Bullock throws an overhand right that lands on Marsh's shoulder, as Marsh tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullock avoids the head kick by Marsh.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Bullock moves out of range easily.
Bullock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bullock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bullock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bullock blocks a head kick by Marsh.
Fabian Bullock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Marsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock fails with a takedown attempt.
Bullock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsh counters with a big head kick but Bullock shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock closes the distance and clinches up with Marsh, looking for a takedown. Bullock pushes Marsh against the cage but Marsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bullock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bullock throws a lazy head kick
and Marsh counters with a body kick.
Bullock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsh's sensitive parts.
Bullock fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bullock avoids the head kick by Marsh.
Bullock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marsh to the mat! Marsh manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marsh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marsh has escaped and now he's on top!
Bullock looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marsh has picked Bullock up and slammed him! Bullock can't keep hold of the triangle and Marsh manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bullock is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Bullock is looking to reverse the position.
Fabian Bullock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Bullock is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullock is trying to improve his position.
Bullock can't do much from the bottom here.
Marsh wants to control but Bullock is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock lands a decent little punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marsh throws a nice head kick!
Marsh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullock shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Bullock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bullock controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock has his hands clasped together around Marsh's back. He's all about the action.
Bullock trying to control but Marsh postures up.
Bullock is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Bullock is looking to control Marsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullock avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bullock has one foot on Marsh's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Marsh throws a head kick that misses.
Billy Marsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsh keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marsh.
A head kick by Marsh misses
and Bullock counters with a leg kick.
Marsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
Bullock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bullock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four 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.
Bullock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marsh as he jumps to the side.
Marsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bullock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullock shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marsh defends well and Bullock ends up having to push Marsh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Marsh!
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hype
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RATING
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