Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 141
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Fuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fuller throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Fuller! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fuller to his feet! Fuller is in big trouble!#TD2#
Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is trying to control Fuller's posture but Fuller avoids it. #SUB2#
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Jones is right now. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fuller tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. #T1#
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Fuller wants to control for a moment but Jones uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jones moves into full guard.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fuller postures up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass. #T2#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Fuller lands a couple of elbows.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuller trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control. #T3#
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fuller stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Jones throws up his legs and catches Fuller in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fuller tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Jones! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mason Jones!
Mason Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Chin. Power.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossiter in his tracks.
Jab by Fuller.
Rossiter stuffs the takedown.
Fuller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A left lands for Fuller.
Fuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rossiter on the side of the head.
Fuller wants to clinch up but Rossiter keeps it at a distance.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossiter but Rossiter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rossiter misses with the combination.
Fuller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rossiter tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rossiter scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossiter swings widly with a right hand
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Rossiter. No joy for Fuller on that attempt.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller catches Rossiter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Fuller misses.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossiter should have avoided that one.
Fuller scores with a kick to the body.
Fuller throws a right hand that Rossiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossiter also avoids with ease.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossiter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossiter.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away.
Rossiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Fuller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rossiter sprawls well initially but Fuller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuller is thwarting Rossiter's attempts to control the position.
Rossiter wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T2#
Rossiter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fuller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rossiter taking some punishment here, with Fuller in his half guard.
Rossiter wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rossiter is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Fuller there.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but Rossiter defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossiter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rossiter sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Rossiter defending well.
Fuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossiter keeps working.
Rossiter wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy.
Fuller is nestled in close to Rossiter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rossiter is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuller is taking a breather. Rossiter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rossiter is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rossiter wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rossiter defending well though.
Fuller thows a huge punch but Rossiter dodges it nicely.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Rossiter won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fuller seems to be working for a kimura but Rossiter defends the submission attempt.
Rossiter keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rossiter circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Fuller throws a combination that misses
and Rossiter counters with a two punch combo.
Fuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fuller throws a combination that misses
and Rossiter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fuller's knee momentarily.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Rossiter.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller darts in looking for a takedown but Rossiter gets double underhooks and turns Fuller into the cage.
Fuller misses with a double jab.
Fuller cracks a nice hook into Rossiter's ribs.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller throws a combination that misses
and Rossiter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Fuller misses its intended target.
Rossiter thumps Fuller with a low kick.
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter. #T1#
Rossiter lands a jab-cross combination.
Rossiter defending well as Fuller loads up on a big left hand.
Rossiter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Rossiter tries to land a leg kick but Fuller saw it coming and moves away.
Rossiter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rossiter wants it to stay on the feet.
Kai Rossiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Rossiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rossiter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Rossiter's head but Rossiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Rossiter with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossiter pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Rossiter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Rossiter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuller moves out of range as Rossiter strikes.
Rossiter misses with a wild combination.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Rossiter's shoulder, as Rossiter tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rossiter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rossiter lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossiter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Rossiter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai Rossiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller tried to score with a low kick but Rossiter checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuller is defended easily by Rossiter.#T3#
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Rossiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossiter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Rossiter throws a shot from downtown. Fuller moves away and avoids it.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Fuller connects with a body shot.
Rossiter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rossiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuller digs a good hook to Rossiter's body.
Fuller checks a low kick from Rossiter.
Fuller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Rossiter. No joy for Fuller on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossiter tries to move into range but Fuller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.#T4#
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossiter throws a head kick but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller connects with a crisp jab.
Fuller slips under a jab.
Fuller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rossiter counters with a stiff right hand.
Rossiter throws a shot from downtown. Fuller moves away and avoids it.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller thows a huge punch but Rossiter dodges it nicely.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rossiter tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Rossiter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rossiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossiter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuller connects with the punch.
Fuller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Rossiter gets caught flat footed, as Fuller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
John Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rossiter keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Rossiter is adopting a defensive guard.
Fuller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rossiter's head.#T1#
Fuller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rossiter is retaining full guard.
Rossiter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuller looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rossiter looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Rossiter controls Fuller momentarily but Fuller frees himself.
Fuller scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rossiter is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Fuller gets to his feet - Rossiter follows without any prompting.
Fuller throws a shot to the body.
Fuller scores with a hook.
Rossiter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Fuller is predictable there
and Rossiter counters with a right hand to the body.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rossiter.
Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Fuller gets a takedown into half guard.
Rossiter is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rossiter defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller seems to be working for a kimura but Rossiter defends the submission attempt.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but Rossiter defends it.
Rossiter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fuller prevents Rossiter from improving his position.
Rossiter wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rossiter gets back to full guard.
Fuller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rossiter working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily. #SUB#
Rossiter has his foot on Fuller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuller works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Rossiter keeps moving.
Rossiter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rossiter looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuller 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Maximus Jr is looking to chop away at Fuller's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Fuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maximus Jr.
Fuller scores with a shot to the body.
Fuller scores with a nice strike.
Maximus Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller lands with an overhand left.
Fuller scores with a nice strike.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Fuller works the jab nicely.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuller shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Maximus Jr throws a big counter combination but Fuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Maximus Jr.
Fuller works Maximus Jr's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Fuller takes a swing at Maximus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus Jr momentarily.
Maximus Jr staying out of range there.
Fuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximus Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maximus Jr scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Fuller clinches.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Maximus Jr won't allow it.
Fuller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Maximus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Fuller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maximus Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fuller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Fuller is not content to let Maximus Jr control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller gets full guard.
Maximus Jr preventing the sweep.
Maximus Jr is in close to Fuller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fuller looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr is in close to Fuller's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Fuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximus Jr is one step ahead there.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr cracks Fuller with a solid left hand.
Maximus Jr postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Maximus Jr pushing down on Fuller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuller trying to hold on to Maximus Jr's head to control him but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr prevents Fuller from improving his position.
Maximus Jr tries to pass to full mount but Fuller defends it.
Fuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maximus Jr won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fuller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fuller misses with an uppercut
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Maximus Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fuller.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maximus Jr momentarily.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller tries to clinch
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fuller darts in looking for a takedown but Maximus Jr gets double underhooks and turns Fuller into the cage.
It looked like Maximus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maximus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Maximus Jr throws a shot to the body.
Fuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuller just manages to avoid it.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuller momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus Jr avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Fuller rushes Maximus Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#That has opened up John Fuller's cut even more.#TD2#
Fuller drags the fight down to the ground.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr stands up over Fuller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB2#
Fuller has his foot on Maximus Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maximus Jr distracts Fuller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximus Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Fuller lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Fuller controls Maximus Jr momentarily but Maximus Jr frees himself. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus Jr is really struggling to control Fuller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maximus Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuller managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Maximus Jr misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fuller works the jab nicely.
Fuller misses with a hook.
Donk. Fuller catches Maximus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Fuller.
Maximus Jr stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Fuller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maximus Jr connects with a body shot.#KD#
Maximus Jr drops Fuller with a beautiful combination! Fuller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maximus Jr is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller scores with the left hand. Maximus Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Fuller cracks a nice hook into Maximus Jr's ribs.
Maximus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maximus Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping right.#T1#
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Fuller is quick to defend against it.
Fuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuller throws a right hand that misses
and Maximus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fuller misses with a double jab.
Fuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Maximus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller throws a low kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range easily.
Maximus Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maximus Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuller checks it well. #T2#
Fuller moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Fuller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maximus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller misses with an uppercut
and Maximus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above John Fuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Fuller is rocked!
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maximus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuller with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?#CUT#John Fuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Maximus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Fuller's head.#T3##TD2#
Maximus Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maximus Jr seems keen to control Fuller's posture.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Fuller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Maximus Jr there!
Fuller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Fuller is having none of it.#T4#
Fuller looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr wants to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.
Maximus Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fuller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fuller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maximus Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximus Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fuller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Maximus Jr is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Maximus Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maximus Jr blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fuller.
I think Fuller 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Fuller!
A very excited looking John Fuller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 115
Date: Feb 02, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Fuller misses.
Fuller throws a hook but Bari blocks it.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Bari.
Bari swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bari doesn't seem phased though.
Bari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuller connects with a right hand. Bari shakes it off.
Bari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at High Kicks in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Fuller shoots in and bounces Bari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bari can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller. #T1#
Bari moves into full guard.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bari is keeping the position for now.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Bari keeps moving.
Bari looking for a sweep. Not yet Bari, not yet.
Bari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuller pushing down on Bari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Bari's head.
Bari trying to control here.
Bari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bari's head. #SUB2#
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller. #SUB2#
Fuller seems to be working for a kimura but Bari defends the submission attempt.
Bari trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Fuller throws a strike but Bari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bari is not content to let Fuller control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bari wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fuller moves into full mount! Bari won't be happy about that!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Bari is in trouble! #T4#
Fuller lands a nice shot to the head.
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Bari has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Bari preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fuller.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bari is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Fuller tightening his grip on Bari, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bari covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bari tries to break free.
Fuller thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Fuller trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Bari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Fuller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bari throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Fuller misses.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller misses with a takedown
and Bari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bari throws out a loose jab but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bari falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hadr Bari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller throws a hook but Bari avoids it easily.
Fuller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBari.
Fuller stuns Bari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Bari avoids it easily.#T2#
Fuller misses with a hook.
Bari throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Bari off the cage and back into range.
Bari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Bari's ribs.
Bari takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bari.
Fuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
A left lands for Fuller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bari, as that shot connected.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A jab from Fuller misses.
Fuller scores with a shot to the body.
Fuller misses with a hook. Bari ducked under it nicely.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Bari slips the punch.
Bari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
Bari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Bari's body.
Fuller misses the jab.
Bari is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Fuller lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bari. Fuller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bari takes one to the chin there.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Bari, which made it look bad.
Bari tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.
Hadr Bari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bari slips a jab and a cross from Fuller.
Bari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bari throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller feints the counter takedown.
Bari lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Bari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuller throws a body punch but Bari moves out of range.
Bari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bari misses its target.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bari.
Fuller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Bari thinks about countering with a head kick.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuller.
Bari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bari ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.#T1#
Bari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bari swings widly with a right hand
and Fuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Bari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bari.
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Fuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bari did well to prevent Fuller getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Fuller seems to be looking for submissions.
Hadr Bari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bari wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Well, if Fuller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bari wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
John Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Bari.
Bari is trying to control but can't.
Bari wants to get back to his feet.
Bari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bari tries to get out of the position.
Fuller wants to control but Bari is keeping him busy.
Bari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Fuller performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Fuller wants to control but Bari is keeping him busy.
Fuller lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
Fuller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Bari won't allow it.
Bari is refusing to be controlled, as Fuller sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fuller lands a nice hook to Bari's body. Bari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bari counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Bari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
A counter left hand to the body from Bari misses its target.
Fuller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bari counters with a nice body kick.
Fuller fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuller 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 107
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Dunham scores with the left hand. Fuller knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Dunham throws a leg kick which misses Fuller's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuller tries to avoid it.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunham throws a leg kick
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Dunham slips the punch.
Dunham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Dunham only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dunham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Dunham.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunham.
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Dunham.
Dunham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuller in his tracks.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham takes one on the button.
Dunham cracks Fuller with an open hand slap.
Dunham lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Fuller moves forwards but Dunham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Fuller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dunham sprawls well initially but Fuller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Dunham defends it.
Dunham trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunham controlling the position well.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunham is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Fuller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dunham!
Fuller looking to finish with strikes here!
Dunham wants to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.#SUB#
Fuller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dunham manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Fuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Dunham's face as Fuller controls the position. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunham is not content to let Fuller control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dunham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunham is defending well.
Fuller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dunham gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fuller wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fuller with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Fuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunham did well to prevent Fuller getting side control.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dunham to regain full guard.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Dunham felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fuller is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller is pressing down on Dunham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunham is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham is staying active underneath Fuller, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Fuller prevents Dunham from improving his position.
Fuller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuller connects with a nice short shot to Dunham's temple.
Fuller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunham is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunham can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Fuller wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunham defends it well.
Fuller moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Fuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunham managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fuller.
Dunham wants to control but Fuller postures up.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3##SUB#
Fuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunham struggling a bit here.
Fuller scoring with punches from side control.
Fuller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dunham!
Fuller wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
Dunham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fuller with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Fuller raining down shots from the mount!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount.
Fuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuller with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fuller wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
Fuller landing shots from mount.
Fuller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fuller controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dunham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuller.
Some wild striking there from Dunham.
Dunham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunham throws a front kick that sends Fuller stumbling back into the cage.
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
Fuller throws a quick counter head kick but Dunham was just out of range.
Jab by Dunham.
Pete Dunham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunham sprawls well. He's pushed Fuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Dunham.
Fuller slips a jab from Dunham.#T1#
Good leg kick by Dunham.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunham can do to turn this around?
Dunham lunges at Fuller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuller's hand.
Dunham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Fuller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunham is retaining full guard.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dunham moves into full guard.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Dunham is keeping the position.
Dunham working a defensive guard here.
Pete Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Fuller trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Fuller distracts Dunham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuller pushing down on Dunham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Fuller stalling.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dunham!
Fuller wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
Fuller controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Fuller working for a submission but Dunham is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Dunham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Fuller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fuller content just to control the position here.
Fuller working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Fuller is working for a guillotine from mount but Dunham frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Fuller looking for a guillotine from mount but Dunham is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuller, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 99
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Kulina.
Kulina lands with a hook. Fuller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulina looks for the body kick but Fuller saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Kulina.
Fuller checks a leg kick nicely.
Kulina fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kulina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Kulina gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuller throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
Fuller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
A nice combination there by Kulina.
Kulina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away. #CL#
Kulina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Fuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Kulina's head coaches at McGrady FT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulina.
Kulina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kulina wants to clinch.
Fuller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulina defends it well.
Kulina throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely. #CL#
Kulina has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Kulina.
Kulina tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulina misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Kulina's head.
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!
Fuller misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kulina is looking to slow Fuller down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Kulina, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kulina.
Kulina darts in trying to clinch
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Kulina scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulina tries to clinch up.
Kulina lands with a straight right. Fuller didn't see that one coming.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller tries to move into range but Kulina moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Justin Kulina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A slow jab from Kulina misses its intended target.
Kulina scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fuller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fuller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulina pinned against the cage. Kulina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulina tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.#CL#
Fuller tries to keep at a distance but Kulina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulina trying to control the position but instead, Fuller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulina into the cage.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling the position.
Kulina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fuller wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Kulina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller jumps guard but Kulina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Fuller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kulina after a bit of a struggle.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulina to keep the fight standing.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Kulina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuller wants to break free but Kulina has control.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuller wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulina won't allow it.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fuller fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina pushes Fuller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuller blocks a body shot from Kulina.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Fuller.
Fuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller misses with some punches.
Fuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kulina just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Fuller blocking some punches. #BC2#
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller avoids a kick to the body.
Fuller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target. #CL#
Kulina has closed the distance and engaged Fuller in a clinch.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Kulina avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage.
Kulina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Kulina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fuller's efforts to push away.
Kulina lands a body shot.
Fuller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuller is trying to force a seperation but Kulina has the dominant position.
Kulina lands a nice uppercut.
Kulina presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kulina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulina tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Kulina back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller is looking to break free of the clinch but Kulina has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kulina fails to land. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
Kulina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuller's hands.
Kulina is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there.
Kulina tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller trying to control but Kulina is working from the bottom.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller won't allow Kulina to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fuller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kulina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kulina has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Kulina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulina has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Kulina gets to his feet. Fuller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Fuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Kulina misses with the combination.
Kulina lands with a nice combination. Fuller backs away looking to recover.
Kulina moves out of range as Fuller strikes.#CL#
Fuller tries to keep at a distance but Kulina has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kulina misses with some punches. #T3#
Kulina tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuller.
Kulina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Kulina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kulina is pressed up against the cage. Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kulina down to the mat. Kulina avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Kulina as he connects with a hook.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Fuller throws a right hand that misses
and Kulina counters with a thumping low kick.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuller.
Kulina throwing a counter right hand but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Kulina works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Fuller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
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!
Kulina connects with the punch.
Kulina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina dips to his left and cracks Fuller with an uppercut!
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulina.
A good leg kick by Kulina.
Justin Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Fuller misses.
Kulina throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Kulina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Kulina lands a leg kick that knocks Fuller off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulina looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Kulina dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Kulina.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Kulina ducks down to avoid it.
Kulina moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Fuller with that takedown attempt.
Kulina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuller just manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kulina.
Fuller throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
Kulina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kulina tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kulina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Kulina.
Fuller dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kulina counter with a right hand.
Kulina tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Kulina avoids it easily.
Kulina moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Kulina tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
And Fuller tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulina pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kulina drives through and clinches with Fuller against the cage.
Kulina trying to control the position but instead, Fuller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulina into the cage.#BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Fuller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Kulina takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller is working for takedown but Kulina is calmly controlling the position for now.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.#T2#
Fuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulina is defending well.#BC2#
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulina moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Fuller checks a low kick from Kulina.
No joy there for Kulina, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Kulina forces Fuller back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina blocks a body shot from Fuller.
Kulina digs a right hand into Fuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fuller's gas tank.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kulina is looking to control Fuller's arms but Fuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulina has his back to the cage.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina can't find room to land a body shot as Fuller controls the action.
Kulina trying to stall but Fuller improves his position.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body.
Fuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller jumps guard but Kulina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Fuller. #T3#
Fuller is trying to break free.
Kulina fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kulina.
Kulina wants to clinch up but Fuller keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Fuller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kulina misses with a few strikes there.
Fuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulina.
Fuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kulina.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulina but Kulina pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##CL#
Kulina clinches up with Fuller and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulina lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kulina misses with the head strike.
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Kulina is controlling him.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Kulina is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fuller fails to land.
Kulina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulina controls his hands.
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Kulina has him pressed against the cage.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuller wants to get back to striking at distance but Kulina won't allow it.
Justin Kulina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller works on Kulina's body with a couple of short punches.
Kulina lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Kulina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulina, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Kulina!
In his post fight interview, Justin Kulina started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 91
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller throws out a loose jab but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Hamada - just one landing.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamada moves away.#TD#
Fuller shoots in and bounces Hamada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Fuller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamada is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Fuller working for the choke.
Fuller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hamada can't escape the position.
Hamada trying to get back to his feet but Fuller is in full control for now. #SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hamada knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hamada for a finish.
Hamada is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Hamada is trying to shake Fuller off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Fuller won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Hamada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuller to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Fuller landing some decent shots from guard.
Fuller with a nice head shot there.
Hamada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Hamada keeps moving.
Hamada wants to stand and escape but Fuller is having none of it.
Hamada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doom's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuller postures up and lands a big shot to Hamada's brow.
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!
Fuller trying to control but Hamada is working from the bottom.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Fuller is pressing down on Hamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamada is holding on for now.
Hamada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Hamada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fuller wants to pass to mount but Hamada is defending the position.
Hamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard. #REVB##T4#
Fuller has a closed guard, preventing Hamada from standing up.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamada defends it easily.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Fuller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Hamada is keeping the position.
Fuller prevents Hamada from getting back to his feet.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hamada looks to land a left hand but Fuller moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Fuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamada lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hamada defends well and Fuller ends up having to push Hamada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamada controls his hands.
Fuller misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller tries to advance to mount but Hamada denies him. #T1##SUB#
Fuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Hamada is defending well. #SUB#
Fuller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hamada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hamada wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Fuller is keen to just control but Hamada is a slippery customer.
Fuller working Hamada over with strikes.
Hamada misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hamada defends it well.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fuller is pressing down on Hamada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamada is holding on for now.
Hamada regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Hamada uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hamada works the jab nicely.
Fuller staying out of range there.#T3#
Hamada misses with a two punch combination.
Ryo Hamada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller slips a straight right by Hamada.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hamada lands.
Hamada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuller misses with a right hand
and Hamada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hamada.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller fails with the takedown.
Hamada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but Hamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Fuller with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Hamada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamada.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuller.
It seemed like Hamada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left and a right from Fuller both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hamada to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Hamada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hamada throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Fuller misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hamada! But no joy.
Fuller misses with a hook. Hamada ducked under it nicely.
Hamada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hamada.
Fuller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Hamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuller tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Hamada.
Fuller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller lunges at Hamada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamada's hand.
Fuller ducks right into an uppercut from Hamada.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamada.
Hamada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller blocks a jab.
Fuller is looking to counter punch.
Hamada looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
Hamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuller takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hamada enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hamada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!#ES2#
Hamada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuller.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hamada has time to react.
Hamada with a nice cross.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamada should have avoided that one.
Fuller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuller there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Hamada will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Hamada has managed to clinch. #BC#
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamada tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.
Ryo Hamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Hamada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada lands a slapping body shot.
Hamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Fuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hamada throws out the jab.
Hamada lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada lands with an overhand left.
Hamada scores with a nice head shot.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuller.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Hamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hamada wants to get back to his feet but Fuller drags him back down.
Fuller tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Hamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamada 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Hamada!
After winning the bout, Ryo Hamada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 85
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuller looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Fuller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Barbosa clinches.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuller tries to circle away but Barbosa has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position. #BC#
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Fuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuller throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fuller gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Fuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Fuller controls the action.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa is working Fuller over against the cage.
Fuller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa lands with a left to the head.
Fuller tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
Fuller tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Fuller tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuller has had enough of the clinch but Barbosa keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head. #T3#
Fuller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Fuller misses.
Barbosa cracks Fuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fuller.#ROC2#Fuller is rocked!
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Fuller to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Fuller with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fuller has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
A determined Baldomir Barbosa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Maximus Jr tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuller jabs at Maximus Jr's body.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus Jr moves out of range easily.
Maximus Jr misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Fuller counters with a takedown into side control.
Fuller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maximus Jr is avoiding damage well.
Maximus Jr tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Fuller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fuller misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller throws a strike aimed at the side of Maximus Jr's head but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Maximus Jr tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maximus Jr keeps working.
Maximus Jr stops Fuller from passing to mount.
Fuller lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Maximus Jr struggling a bit here.
Fuller tries to stand but Maximus Jr is controlling his head. #SU2#
Fuller decides to stand back up. Fuller steps back and let's Maximus Jr get back to his feet.
Fuller digs a good hook to Maximus Jr's body. #TD2#
Fuller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maximus Jr!
Maximus Jr dodges the ground and pound from Fuller.
Fuller has control of an arm but Maximus Jr manages to advance to Fuller's back!
Fuller rolls, trying to escape but Maximus Jr keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fuller is defending well though. Maximus Jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Maximus Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Fuller manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up. #T2#
Maximus Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fuller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Maximus Jr defends easily.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Maximus Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fuller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
Fuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Maximus Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus Jr tries to roll over but Fuller keeps him under control.
Maximus Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Maximus Jr won't allow Fuller to pass to mount.
Fuller trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maximus Jr is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
Fuller prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Fuller trying to control from half guard but Maximus Jr is working away.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Fuller swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Fuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr circles away easily
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maximus Jr defends well and Fuller ends up having to push Maximus Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller dives in for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Donk. Fuller catches Maximus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Maximus Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
Maximus Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Fuller swings for the body but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuller.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Maximus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maximus Jr cracks a nice hook into Fuller's ribs.
Maximus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus Jr.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maximus Jr under the eye.#TD2#
Fuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maximus Jr is trying to defend but Fuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximus Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
Maximus Jr is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position here.
Fuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus Jr's guard. #T3#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Maximus Jr defending well.
Maximus Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but Maximus Jr defends it.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maximus Jr prevents Fuller from improving position.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Maximus Jr struggling a bit here.
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Maximus Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Fuller working the head and body with strikes.
Fuller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fuller throwing shots but Maximus Jr is blocking nicely.
Fuller moves into full mount! Maximus Jr won't be happy about that!
Fuller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maximus Jr is looking to escape.
Fuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maximus Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller unleashes a big counter combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus Jr swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook.#CL#
Fuller gets tackled into the cage by Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Maximus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus Jr tries to clinch up.
Fuller punishes Maximus Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuller misses with a hook.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller misses with a wild combination.
Fuller misses with a hook to the body
and Maximus Jr counters with a series of strikes. Fuller will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller connects with the punch.
Maximus Jr lands a head shot.#T1#
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr missing with a left hand there. Fuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maximus Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus Jr cracks Fuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Maximus Jr.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maximus Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maximus Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus Jr tests Fuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuller blocks a head kick by Maximus Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus Jr. Fuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Fuller's head but Fuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Fuller off the cage and back into range.
Fuller throws out a leg kick but Maximus Jr moves out of range and Fuller only half commits.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maximus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Fuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus Jr moves away.
Maximus Jr misses with a head kick.
Fuller with the counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with a two punch combination.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus Jr is just out of range.
Maximus Jr misses with a right hand
and Fuller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Maximus Jr as Fuller shoots in.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller checks a low kick from Maximus Jr.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Maximus Jr.
Fuller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Fuller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Fuller has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maximus Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fuller.
Maximus Jr throws a leg kick but Fuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maximus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Maximus Jr's belly button to the back.
Maximus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Maximus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuller.
Fuller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Maximus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr throws a jab when Fuller was well out of range.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Maximus Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Fuller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuller wants to take a breather but Maximus Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fuller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Jr is trying to stand back up but Fuller is controlling him
Fuller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr.
I think Fuller 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 70
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Fuller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel Ii counters with a leg kick.
Steel Ii lands a high kick!
Steel Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Fuller shoots in and bounces Steel Ii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fuller trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Fuller passes Steel Ii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Ii trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Fuller is trying to control. Steel Ii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel Ii keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Steel Ii won't allow Fuller to pass to mount.
Fuller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Steel Ii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Fuller slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fuller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel Ii defending well though.
Steel Ii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Steel Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller distracts Steel Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Ii is keeping the position for now.
Steel Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Fuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Ii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuller has Steel Ii in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Ii trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Steel Ii postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Steel Ii trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Fuller is trying to control the position but Steel Ii postures up. #SUB#
Fuller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Ii has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Steel Ii tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuller controls his leg.
Steel Ii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel Ii.
Fuller moves into full guard.
Steel Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Ii defends well.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fuller is just content to waste time from the top position. Steel Ii takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Fuller wants to control from the top but Steel Ii keeps moving. #ES2#
Steel Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel Ii swivels and escapes.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel Ii.
Fuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Steel Ii.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuller as he connects with a hook.
Fuller connects with a body shot.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Ii connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fuller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Fuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSteel Ii.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuller is defended easily by Steel Ii.
Fuller takes a swing at Steel Ii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel Ii moves out of range as Fuller throws a body kick.
Steel Ii scores with a nice strike.
Steel Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuller with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel Ii.
Fuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel Ii enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel Ii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Steel Ii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fuller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Fuller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Ii.
Fuller is looking to wear down Steel Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steel Ii.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Ii sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Steel Ii misses.
Steel Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!#TD#
Fuller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Steel Ii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Ii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii postures up.
Steel Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Fuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuller is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fuller passes into half guard.
Steel Ii tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg.
Steel Ii is positioning himself well to prevent Fuller advancing to mount.
Fuller is pressing down on Steel Ii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Ii is holding on for now.
Steel Ii gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Fuller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.#ES2#
Steel Ii has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fuller is on him like a limpet, forcing Steel Ii back against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Ii controls the action.
Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel Ii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Ii's elbow.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Ii controls the action.
Fuller tries to work over Steel Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Steel Ii breaks from the clinch.
Steel Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel Ii tries to land a front kick but Fuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuller tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Ii is quick to defend against it.
Steel Ii throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
A low kick lands for Steel Ii. #T4#
Fuller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Fuller seems unphased.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fuller takes a step back to recover.
Steel Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Steel Ii persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steel Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Ii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Ii defending well as Fuller loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Steel Ii tenderised Fuller's leg. Fuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Steel Ii slips the punch.
Steel Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Fuller throws a body punch but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Fuller moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Ii misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Steel Ii moves away and avoids it.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Ii thows a body kick. Fuller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Ii delivers a nice body kick.
Fuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Fuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Fuller moves out of range.
Steel Ii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fuller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller.
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Ii lands the left hand.#T1#
Steel Ii scores with a nice body kick.
Fuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Ii on the side of the head.
Steel Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuller. That did some damage!
Steel Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller moves out of range as Steel Ii throws a body kick. #TD#
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel Ii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Ii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel Ii is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Steel Ii's face as Fuller controls the position.
Fuller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Steel Ii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Steel Ii defending well.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Ii is looking to escape.
Steel Ii won't allow Fuller to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Steel Ii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
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!
Steel Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel Ii has wrist control.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Ii is retaining full guard.
Steel Ii pulls Fuller in to control the position.
Steel Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fuller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him. #ES2#
Steel Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Steel Ii misses with a body kick.
Steel Ii avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel Ii, which made it look bad.
Steel Ii tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuller is wise to it.
Steel Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii punishes Fuller's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuller jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Steel Ii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fuller trying to hold on to Steel Ii's head to control him but Steel Ii postures up.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Ii sits in half guard.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Steel Ii is thwarting Fuller's attempts to control the position.
Steel Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuller's head.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Steel Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Ii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alex Steel Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.#SUB#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Ii is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Steel Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel Ii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Ii!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Mandinos throws out a loose jab but Fuller uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Fuller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mandinos is trying to defend but Fuller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mandinos tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mandinos is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mandinos avoid being mounted?
Fuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Mandinos actively working from the bottom here.
Fuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos won't allow Fuller to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura but Mandinos is defending well.
Mandinos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Mandinos. #T1#
Mandinos moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mandinos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandinos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mandinos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Mandinos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuller works over Mandinos with some ground and pound from guard.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Mandinos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuller is aware though and is defending well.
Mandinos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fuller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mandinos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a triangle but Fuller pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mandinos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller is working Mandinos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuller working some strikes from top position.
Mandinos trying to control the position.
Mandinos is adopting a defensive guard.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Mandinos working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
Fuller wanted to stand there but Mandinos had control of the position. #SUB2#
Fuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuller chips away with some ground and pound.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuller trying to control but Mandinos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuller passes into side control.
Mandinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with a big elbow.
Fuller working the ground and pound.
Mandinos is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mandinos is trying to control Fuller's posture but Fuller avoids it.
Mandinos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fuller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mandinos to see if he's OK.
Mandinos struggling a bit here.
Mandinos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller wants to stand but Mandinos is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mandinos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Fuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mandinos struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Fuller.
Mandinos lands a really nice looking cross but Fuller seems unphased.
Fuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller ducks under a wild hook from Mandinos.
Kahdi Mandinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Mandinos's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Mandinos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller swings for the body but Mandinos moves out of range.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandinos can do to turn this around?
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandinos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Mandinos looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
Fuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller keeps the fight on the outside.
Mandinos lands a jab to the head.
Fuller tries to bum rush Mandinos with a series of wild strikes but Mandinos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with an open hand slap.
A big left from Mandinos misses.
Mandinos throws a big shot that misses.
Mandinos slips under a jab from Fuller.
Fuller scores with a hook.
Mandinos moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
Fuller with a nice cross.
Mandinos tries to clinch up.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuller swings widly with a right hand
and Mandinos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Fuller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mandinos wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandinos misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mandinos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuller is thwarting Mandinos's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Mandinos lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuller connects with a nice short shot to Mandinos's temple.
Mandinos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mandinos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuller's back!
Mandinos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mandinos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fuller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mandinos doesn't have the hooks in and Fuller manages to turn into his guard.
Mandinos looking to control. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.#SUB2#
Mandinos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Fuller is working Mandinos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mandinos being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandinos keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Mandinos working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mandinos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuller throws a right hand that misses
and Mandinos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuller throws a hook but Mandinos blocks it.
Nice shot by Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice looking body kick.
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandinos under the eye.
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandinos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fuller lands a two punch combo.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Mandinos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandinos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuller looks to land a right hand but Mandinos moved out of range.
Mandinos with the counter takedown but Fuller avoids it easily.#TD#
Fuller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mandinos's guard.#T1#
Fuller looking to pass the guard.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Fuller postures up.
Mandinos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fuller slips nicely into half guard.
Fuller is thwarting Mandinos's attempts to control the position.
Fuller winds up and cracks Mandinos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mandinos is trying to control but can't.
Mandinos is controlling Fuller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mandinos is looking to get back to full guard here but Fuller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mandinos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mandinos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
John Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fuller in particular looking to stall.
Fuller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mandinos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mandinos is looking to improve his position.
Fuller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mandinos gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mandinos keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Mandinos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandinos working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Mandinos looking for a sweep. Not yet Mandinos, not yet. #SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Mandinos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Mandinos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4##SUB#
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mandinos sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mandinos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Mandinos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mandinos trying to control here.
Mandinos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fuller lands a nice short elbow.
Fuller works his way into side control.
Mandinos can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuller cracks Mandinos with a big elbow.
Fuller taking a breather here.
Fuller working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Fuller connects with a single shot there.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fuller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fuller's back!
Fuller tries to escape the position.
Fuller breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Fuller pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Fuller is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Fuller stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Fuller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fuller working over Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Sanchez wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fuller throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Fuller trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fuller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sanchez trying to control but Fuller postures up. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuller to get the leverage.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuller wants to advance to full mount but Sanchez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Fuller is looking to advance position but Sanchez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sanchez with a couple of short strikes.
Fuller working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Sanchez winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Fuller is defending the position.
Sanchez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuller!
We've been hearing that Sanchez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fuller is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanchez raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Fuller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Fuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuller.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Fuller misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Fuller's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller looking to control.
Sanchez pushing down on Fuller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Fuller keeps control of the position.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fuller looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez stops Fuller from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fuller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Fuller misses with some ground and pound and Sanchez recovers position to half guard. #T2#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller wants to pass to mount but Sanchez is defending the position.
Fuller slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.#SUB2#
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Fuller looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Fuller moves into full guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuller wants to control but Sanchez passes easily into half guard.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Fuller is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez stands up over Fuller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez cracks Fuller with a solid left hand.
Fuller is striking but Sanchez is not phased and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Fuller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Fuller darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuller's elbow.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Sanchez holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Fuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Fuller lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Fuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Fuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
John Fuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuller lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Fuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuller moves away.
Fuller misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuller thinking.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Fuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Fuller is now in Sanchez's guard.
Samuel Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Fuller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fuller has hold of Sanchez's hands but Sanchez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard. #T3#
Sanchez lands with a punch from half guard.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Fuller tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.#T4#
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.
Fuller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuller lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Fuller seems keen to control Sanchez's posture.
Fuller is trying to control the position but Sanchez postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Fuller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Fuller.
I've got Fuller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
A less than humble John Fuller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 51
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Fuller.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Fuller dives in and scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Fuller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily.
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Barbosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa has control of Fuller's left arm, preventing Fuller from doing any damage.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa pulls Fuller in close to prevent any damage.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fuller tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fuller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barbosa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fuller is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fuller looking to ground and pound but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.#T3#
Fuller wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it.
Fuller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barbosa defending well though.
Barbosa wants to control but Fuller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Fuller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barbosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa controlling Fuller's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fuller catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuller throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Fuller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa blocks the elbow strike.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Fuller cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuller misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Fuller.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Fuller defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Fuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fuller's gas tank.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Fuller works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller jabs at Barbosa's body.
Fuller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Fuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller misses with a combination
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Barbosa has one foot on Fuller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Barbosa has Fuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Barbosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch. #T3#
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Fuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Fuller has Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuller tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuller or not.
Barbosa stalls.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa has Fuller pushed against the cage.
Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from Fuller. #T4#
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa is leaning against Fuller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Barbosa to work.
Barbosa cracks Fuller with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa keeps control of Fuller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldomir Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Barbosa catches Fuller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fuller under the eye.#ROC#Fuller is rocked!#CL#
Barbosa clinches.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?#CUT#That has opened up John Fuller's cut even more.
Fuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that drops Fuller! The killer instinct kicks in and Barbosa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Post fight, Baldomir Barbosa took to the microphone: 'Feel my girth.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Maximus Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus Jr.
Fuller lands a jab to the head.
Maximus Jr tests Fuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Maximus Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Fuller's guard.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Maximus Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fuller gets full guard.#SUB#
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fuller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maximus Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximus Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but Fuller is working away. #T1#
Maximus Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller is looking for a sweep.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but Fuller is working away.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound but Fuller is defending the strikes.
Fuller regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr trying to work for an americana but Fuller has managed to regain full guard.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Maximus Jr defends easily. #SUB#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus Jr advances to half guard.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Maximus Jr is controlling well.
Maximus Jr trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Maximus Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maximus Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr passes to full mount!
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller is trying desperately to improve position.
Maximus Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fuller tries to hold on but Maximus Jr postures up.
Maximus Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuller is looking to escape. #T4#
Fuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fuller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fuller shrugs it off.
Maximus Jr landing punches.
Fuller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fuller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kung Pao , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fuller regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Maximus Jr looking to score a takedown here. Fuller is defending well but Maximus Jr drives through and ends up in Fuller's guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr throwing strikes from guard but Fuller blocks nicely.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maximus Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fuller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Maximus Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Fuller has gone for a leg lock! Maximus Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuller's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Fuller won't allow Maximus Jr to sweep him here.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr has his foot on Fuller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuller works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus Jr has wrist control.
Maximus Jr keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Maximus Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Fuller avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Fuller pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Maximus Jr pushes Fuller off looking to stand but Fuller dives back in and keeps control.
Fuller working over Maximus Jr with some ground and pound. Maximus Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Maximus Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fuller connects with a big shot to the side of Maximus Jr's head. #SUB#
Fuller looking for the choke but no joy.
Maximus Jr tries to roll but Fuller sticks to his back.
Maximus Jr covers up after that shot from Fuller.
Maximus Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fuller's guard. Nice work there by Maximus Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Maximus Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maximus Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller moves to clinch but Maximus Jr breaks away
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus Jr misses with a low kick.
Fuller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is looking for a kimura but Fuller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maximus Jr to get the leverage. #T1#
Fuller gets full guard.#SUB#
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving. #SUB#
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maximus Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Fuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
Maximus Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Maximus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maximus Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fuller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maximus Jr throwing strikes from guard but Fuller blocks nicely. #SUB#
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Maximus Jr 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maximus Jr.
Fuller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maximus Jr off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Fuller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maximus Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maximus Jr is really stuck here.
Maximus Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maximus Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maximus Jr for a finish.
Maximus Jr turns into Fuller and is now in his guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maximus Jr from controlling successfully.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maximus Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maximus Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Maximus Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fuller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maximus Jr, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maximus Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maximus Jr.
Fuller working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Fuller.
I think Fuller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
John Fuller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Fuller looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fuller prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller stalls.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Jones gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Fuller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fuller looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Fuller with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.
Fuller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuller controls his leg.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuller wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuller manages to get to full guard.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jones is trying to stand back up but Fuller is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller. #T3#
Fuller is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB2#
Fuller is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.#REVR#
Jones preventing the sweep.
Fuller is trying to keep Jones in close. #SUB2#
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Fuller tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to stand but Fuller is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.#CL#
Jones clinches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Come on Fuller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fuller blocks an uppercut.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt.
Fuller can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuller backwards. #T2#
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Mason Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Fuller.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fuller misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fuller.
Fuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller stalling in the clinch.
Jones cracks Fuller with a nice body shot.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Fuller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt. #T4#
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Fuller trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuller into the cage.
Fuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Fuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jones tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Fuller up against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands. #TD2#
Fuller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Fuller is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fuller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Fuller up and slammed him! Fuller can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones working away.
Fuller trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fuller trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller is in bad spot here.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Jones can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Jones is hanging on to Fuller's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is not going to allow Fuller to sit and survive in this position.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jones stands up over his opponent. Fuller rolls into him though and grabs a leg, pulling Jones into his guard!
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Fuller is striking but Jones is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mason Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fuller.
Jones wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Fuller misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Fuller has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Fuller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SPPS 32 - Christmas Hangover
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Fuller misses with a straight right.
Costune throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costune. Costune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Costune slips a jab from Fuller.
Fuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Costune has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Costune does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costune throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Costune with an uppercut!
Costune moves out of range as Fuller throws a body kick.
Costune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
As Fuller backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Fuller manages to avoid it all.
Costune moves out of range as Fuller strikes.
Costune misses with a leg kick
and Costune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costune.
Fuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Costune moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Fuller.
Costune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuller throws a looping overhand right but Costune ducks down to avoid it.
Costune throws a front kick aimed at Fuller's knee but Fuller avoids it well.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Fuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Fuller misses with a hook.
Costune throws a counter combo.
Costune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Fuller misses.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Fuller missing with a left hand there. Costune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Costune misses.
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Costune throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuller.
Fuller tries to land a leg kick but Costune saw it coming and moves away.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune throws a low kick but Fuller moves out of range easily.
Costune stuffs the takedown.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costune swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costune lands a nice shot that snaps Fuller's head back.
Fuller misses with a kick to the body.
Costune throws a chopping leg kick but Fuller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuller dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Costune tenderised Fuller's leg. Fuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuller throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease.
Fuller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Costune moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuller scores with a hook.
A big left from Costune misses.
Fuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Costune sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costune.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Costune fails to land with a series of punches.
Costune wants to land a leg kick but Fuller is out of range.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Costune slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuller. That snapped Costune's head back.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Costune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costune scores with a three punch combo!
Fuller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costune.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller misses with an uppercut. Costune saw that one coming.
Costune throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Costune stalks Fuller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuller's face. Fuller staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune throws a body punch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costune's head backwards.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costune throws a right hand that Fuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Fuller thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Costune will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A combination from Costune does no damage. #TD#
Fuller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Costune takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fuller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Costune sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Costune gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fuller unloading with bombs!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Costune is in trouble!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuller controlling from mount.
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!
Fuller dominating with strikes here.
Fuller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Costune is rocked!
A big strike lands for Fuller! That's really hurt Costune and he's turned his back - Fuller keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fuller jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
A very excited looking John Fuller rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Fuller misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Fuller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
Fuller wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Fuller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller working Barbosa over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up. #SUB#
Fuller is working for a submission of some sort.
Fuller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Fuller is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is pressing down on Fuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barbosa has his hands on Fuller's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.#T2#
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuller seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.#T3#
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa takes a swing at Fuller's ribcage but misses.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barbosa is pulling down on Fuller's head to control his posture.
Barbosa is continuing to stall.
Barbosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Fuller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws a good cross that connects.
Fuller swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
A jab from Fuller misses.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuller backwards. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fullers head.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa pushes Fuller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Fuller's ribcage. Fuller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa is working Fuller over against the cage.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fuller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa presses Fuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuller or not.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body shot. #BC2#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Fuller's body.
Barbosa sizes up Fuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Fuller is rocked!#T3#
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Oh Fuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barbosa! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Fuller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mandinos distracts Fuller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mandinos trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandinos stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
Mandinos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mandinos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Mandinos has passed into half guard.
Fuller gets full guard.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment.
Mandinos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mandinos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fuller looking to control.
Mandinos postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow. #T2##SUB2#
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandinos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mandinos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Mandinos is pushing down on Fuller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuller is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandinos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuller is pressing down on Mandinos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Fuller has his foot on Mandinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandinos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fuller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mandinos connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandinos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandinos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandinos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a triangle but Mandinos pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mandinos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Mandinos sits in half guard.
Mandinos is pressing down on Fuller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuller is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandinos winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kahdi Mandinos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandinos attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
A cross from Fuller lands.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandinos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuller!
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Mandinos with an uppercut!
Mandinos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kahdi Mandinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mandinos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller digs a good body shot into Mandinos's ribs.#T1#
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandinos feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuller duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Fuller lunges at Mandinos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandinos's hand.
Fuller misses with an uppercut.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mandinos's shoulder, as Mandinos tries to avoid the shot.
Mandinos feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body. Mandinos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Fuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
John Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller passes into half guard.
Mandinos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Fuller throws a strike but Mandinos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller stands up over Mandinos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandinos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mandinos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fuller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mandinos's body to avoid the submission. Mandinos has instead reached around Fuller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mandinos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller throws a lazy right hand but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacCarthy takes one on the button.
Fuller throws a hook but MacCarthy avoids it easily.
Fuller misses with the combination.
MacCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Fuller throwing a counter right hand but MacCarthy manages to avoid it.
MacCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Fuller's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
MacCarthy moves into the clinch.
Fuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
John Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean MacCarthy.#TD#
Fuller pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacCarthy's guard. #REVR#
MacCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
MacCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fuller.
MacCarthy wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacCarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacCarthy's head.
MacCarthy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacCarthy tries to kick Fuller off but Fuller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller throwing shots but MacCarthy is blocking nicely.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuller throws a strike but MacCarthy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuller is controlling him.
MacCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard. #REVB##SUB#
MacCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
MacCarthy is not content to let Fuller control the position.
Fuller with the ground and pound but MacCarthy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is keeping the position.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy wants to stand but Fuller is controlling the position.
Fuller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fuller is fighting to break MacCarthy's control of his arms but MacCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fuller is looking to advance position but MacCarthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
MacCarthy lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fuller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacCarthy working the ground and pound effectively.
Fuller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacCarthy landing strikes from the mount.
MacCarthy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fuller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuller.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks MacCarthy with an uppercut!
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacCarthy can do to turn this around?#CL2#
MacCarthy has Fuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller tries to work over MacCarthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller lands with a light punch inside.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but MacCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Fuller pulls guard effortlessly.
MacCarthy works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
MacCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Fuller's legs - danger averted.
MacCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuller has wrist control.
MacCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow. #T1#
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCarthy works over Fuller with some ground and pound from guard.
MacCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacCarthy wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position.
MacCarthy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, MacCarthy has passed into half guard.
Fuller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fuller throwing strikes but missing.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
MacCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuller's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fuller is on top in guard. #REVR#
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
Fuller postures up. #T3#
Fuller stops MacCarthy from standing up.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuller tries to stand and escape but MacCarthy actually recovers to full guard.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fuller manages to pass to side control.
Fuller trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacCarthy's head. #T4#
MacCarthy is trying to stand up here but Fuller is controlling him well.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but MacCarthy defends it.
Fuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
MacCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacCarthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Fuller dominated that second round.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
MacCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Fuller gets double underhooks and turns MacCarthy into the cage.
MacCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacCarthy walks into a jab.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks MacCarthy with an uppercut!#ROC#MacCarthy is rocked!
That kick from Fuller tenderised MacCarthy's leg. MacCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuller avoids it really well and circles away.
Fuller walks forward and throws a big overhand right! MacCarthy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fuller swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from MacCarthy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 4
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber loads up on a big right hand but Fuller slips the punch.#CL#
Saber tries to keep at a distance but Fuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saber avoids it.#TD#
Fuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fuller manages to end up in side control.
Saber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Saber is looking to advance position but Fuller won't allow it.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fuller.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet.
Fuller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Fuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saber looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Saber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller slips nicely into half guard.
Fuller is nestled in close to Saber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saber is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Saber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
Saber won't allow Fuller to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Saber looking for submissions off his back.
Saber wants to get back to full guard.
Saber is looking to get back to is feet but Fuller passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Saber's face as Fuller controls the position. #SUB#
Fuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fuller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuller landing a few strikes.
Fuller landing a few strikes. #ROC#Saber is rocked!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saber is still in real trouble! Can Fuller finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd goes nuts as Fuller knocks Saber out cold with a massive hammerfist! Fuller Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller stuns Costune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costune bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuller's head.
Good work by Costune as he checks the leg kick.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuller looks for the body kick but Costune saw that one coming.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune throws a series of strikes that have Fuller backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Costune counters with a one-two 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!#KD#
Costune lands a left and a right that send Fuller crashing to the mat, dazed. Costune thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fuller is rocked!
Fuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Costune finish him?
Fuller stuns Costune with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Costune scores with a one two! Fuller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#That has opened up John Fuller's cut even more.
Fuller misses with the combination.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Fuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Costune swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuller! But no joy.#T1#
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costune circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Fuller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costune is fending him off so far but Fuller persists. Nope, Costune circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costune.
Fuller misses with a body kick.
As Fuller looks to move away, Costune throws a big counter combo but Fuller just gets out of the way.
Fuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costune.
Fuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Fuller saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fuller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fuller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Fuller misses.
Costune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fuller looks to land a body kick but Costune moved away.
It looked like Costune was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuller.
Fuller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Costune throws a big counter combination but Fuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Costune tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Fuller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Costune ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Costune. Beautiful body shot.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Fuller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune misses with a low kick.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costune momentarily.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Fuller wants to clinch up but Costune keeps it at a distance.
Fuller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costune rather than just go for the knockout.
Fuller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costune.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Costune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuller shoots in for a double leg but Costune sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costune fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuller just manages to avoid it.
DJ Costune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Fuller blocks the low kick.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
Costune appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Fuller.
Costune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab. #T4#
Costune misses with the combination.
Fuller swings widly with a right hand
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#The cut above John Fuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune moves out of range as Fuller throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Costune throws a low kick but Fuller avoids it.
Fuller misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Costune was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Costune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fuller back to the cage. Costune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Costune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller tries to clinch there but Costune circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller drops his hands momentarily and Costune takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#John Fuller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fuller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Costune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fuller throws a nice looking combination but Costune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Fuller takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuller. Costune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fuller delivers a nice body kick.
Costune throws out a leg kick but Fuller moves out of range and Costune only half commits.
And Fuller responds with a good body kick, but Costune manages to step out the way in time.
Fuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costune sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuller somewhat.
No joy there for Fuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costune is looking to counter punch.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Costune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Costune's belly button to the back.
Fuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Fuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Costune circles away.
Costune throws a big counter combination but Fuller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuller misses with a body shot.
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
DJ Costune is winning the standup battle so far.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller is trying to counter with his kicks.
Costune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
Costune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune stalks Fuller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fuller's face. Fuller staggers backwards, shaken.
Fuller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller stalks Costune and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Costune's face. Costune staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Costune feints a jab promting Fuller to slip. Costune then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fuller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fuller moves out of range of the leg kick from Costune.
Fuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Fuller.
And Fuller responds with a good body kick, but Costune manages to step out the way in time.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Costune's body.
Costune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuller checks it well.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Costune slips the punch.
Costune seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Costune is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costune throws a right and a left that Fuller avoids nicely.
Costune blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune moves away from the strike by Fuller.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Costune slips under a jab from Fuller.#T3#
Costune scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costune scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costune was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuller.
As Fuller looks to move away, Costune throws a big counter combo but Fuller just gets out of the way.
Costune looks to land a combination but Fuller avoids it well.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Costune connects with a right hand. Fuller shakes it off.#TD2#
Fuller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Costune's half guard.#ES#
Costune manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fuller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Costune.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Costune avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage. #BC#
Costune breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Costune both land. Nice combination.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Fuller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Costune!
Post fight, DJ Costune stared into the camera and said 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Routerhead's hands.#CL#
Routerhead rushes Fuller and presses him up against the cage.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Routerhead scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Fuller is struggling to control the position.
Routerhead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuller.
Fuller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Routerhead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Fuller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Routerhead regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Routerhead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Routerhead is keeping the position.
Routerhead seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Routerhead is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fuller frees his head nicely. Oh but Routerhead has switched to an armbar! Fuller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Malachi Routerhead!
A very excited looking Malachi Routerhead made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Nikonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuller trying to stall but Nikonov improves his position.
Fuller has Nikonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nikonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nikonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Nikonov is controlling him.
Fuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fuller is looking for a takedown.
Nikonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fuller's face. #CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Nikonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fuller.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Nikonov won't allow it.
Andrey Nikonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Fuller tries to circle away but Nikonov has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nikonov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fuller regains guard immediately.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nikonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Fuller pulls Nikonov in close to prevent any damage.
Nikonov passes Fuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikonov throws a strike but Fuller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller managing to control the position.
Fuller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikonov passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller tries to get to full guard but Nikonov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikonov pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikonov prevents Fuller from improving his position.
Fuller trying to control but Nikonov postures up.
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.#T3#
Fuller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nikonov is trying to control. Fuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikonov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A clash of legs there as Nikonov blocks the low kick.
Nikonov tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.
Nikonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikonov attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
Nikonov avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller tries a low kick but Nikonov avoids it.#TD#
Nikonov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fuller napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nikonov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuller regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikonov trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
Nikonov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Fuller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fuller misses with the body kick#TD#
and Nikonov counters with a shoot takedown. Fuller fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nikonov stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nikonov!
Nikonov wants to control but Fuller is keeping him busy.
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
Andrey Nikonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikonov passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller gets back to full guard. #T1#
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Nikonov has passed into half guard.
Fuller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikonov.
Fuller is trying to stand back up but Nikonov is controlling him
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for submissions but instead, Fuller has regained full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Nikonov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fuller wants to improve his position but instead Nikonov has moved into half guard.
Fuller is pressing down on Nikonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikonov postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Nikonov forces his way into half guard.
Nikonov is keen to just control but Fuller is a slippery customer.
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
Fuller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikonov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fuller wants to stand but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Nikonov throws a strike but Fuller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nikonov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nikonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Fuller trying to control but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
Fuller distracts Nikonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Nikonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Nikonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuller is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller landing with the ground and pound.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Nikonov working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nikonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Nikonov darts in looking for a takedown but Fuller gets double underhooks and turns Nikonov into the cage.
Fuller feints and then cracks Nikonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikonov down.
Nikonov misses with a hook #TD2#
and Fuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Nikonov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nikonov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller working over Nikonov with some ground and pound. Nikonov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Fuller is nestled in close to Nikonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nikonov!
Fuller prevents Nikonov from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Fuller.
Fuller scoring with strikes but Nikonov is staying in there.
Fuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuller lands a heavy elbow.
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Fuller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Nikonov is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikonov can't escape the position.
Nikonov is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Fuller.
Nikonov is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fuller avoids the attempt from Nikonov to control.
Fuller landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Nikonov is rocked!
Fuller blocks Nikonov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Nikonov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Nikonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fuller. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller is loading up with his shots from the back and Nikonov is in big trouble! Nikonov taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Dame cracks a nice hook into Fuller's ribs.
Dame misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dame throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller moves forwards but Dame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuller misses with a wild body shot.
Fuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Dame. That snapped Fuller's head back.
Fuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Dame is just out of range.
Fuller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dame lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Rayne Dame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dame lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dame takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuller passes into side control.
Dame is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Fuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dame taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dame is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuller is chipping away with strikes.
Dame is trying to improve his position.
Fuller scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Dame is not content to let Fuller control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller landing a few strikes.
Fuller lands some shots froms side control.
Fuller working the ground and pound from side control.
Fuller lands a nice forearm strike.
Fuller working the body and head with strikes.
Dame wants to get back to his feet.
Dame tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuller wants to control but Dame is keeping him busy.
Fuller lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Fuller scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Dame is rocked!
Fuller lands a strong strike to the head of Dame. That's dazed him! Fuller looking to finish here. Dame is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fuller lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!

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