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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fulham (ranked 4608 p4p, 5735 weight class) and Yok Tse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Fulham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yok Tse!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fulham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tse manages to circle out of the way.
Fulham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fulham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fulham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tse is trying to control but can't.
Fulham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tse defending well though.
Fulham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fulham lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tse taking some punishment here, with Fulham in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fulham lands a nice short elbow.
Fulham 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.
Fulham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fulham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fulham is thwarting Tse's attempts to control the position.
Fulham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tse should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulham 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.
Tse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fulham throws a big right hand that misses.
Tse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fulham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tse wants to stand up but Fulham is controlling him.
Fulham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fulham scoring with some ground and pound.
Fulham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fulham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fulham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulham stopping the sweep attempt from Tse.
Fulham lands a couple of digs.
Fulham stopping the sweep attempt from Tse.
Fulham landing with the ground and pound.
Fulham postures up in Tse's guard and throws a big left but Tse blocks it.
Fulham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulham throws a big elbow that misses.
Tse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fulham.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fulham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tse has eaten all the pies!
Fulham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulham is looking to work some ground and pound but Tse has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tse has control of Fulham's left arm, preventing Fulham from doing any damage.
Fulham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tse's head.
Fulham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fulham throws a big right hand that misses.
Fulham lands a couple of digs.
Fulham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fulham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fulham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fulham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fulham is in close to Tse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fulham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fulham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulham stands up over Tse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fulham postures up in Tse's guard and throws a big left but Tse blocks it.
Fulham is looking to work some ground and pound but Tse has wrist control.
Tse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fulham wants to pass the guard but Tse is keeping the position.
Fulham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fulham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fulham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fulham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fulham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulham postures up in Tse's guard and throws a big left but Tse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fulham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fulham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fulham fails with a takedown attempt.
Tse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fulham.
Tse tries a quick counter leg kick but Fulham is wise to it.
Fulham blocks a low kick nicely.
Tse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fulham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulham is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fulham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fulham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tse is looking to stand up but Fulham isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulham distracts Tse with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fulham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tse looking for a sweep. Not yet Tse, not yet.
Fulham landing with the ground and pound.
Tse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fulham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fulham postures up.
Fulham throws an elbow that misses. Tse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fulham's guard. Nice move by Tse!
Tse trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fulham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tse can do to turn this around?
Tse throws a strike but Fulham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fulham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tse's head.
Tse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulham is one step ahead there.
Fulham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tse keeping full guard, as Fulham tries to pass.
Fulham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tse looking to control.
Fulham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tse's head.
Fulham working some strikes from top position.
Fulham won't allow Tse to sweep him here.
Fulham landing some decent shots from guard.
Fulham working some strikes from top position.
Fulham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tse's head.
Fulham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fulham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fulham throws a big right hand that misses.
Tse trying to control the position here.
Fulham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tse's head.
Fulham lands a couple of digs.
Fulham working some strikes from top position.
Fulham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tse is looking to stand up but Fulham isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fulham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tse's head.
Fulham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Fulham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Tse. No joy for Fulham on that attempt.
Tse finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tse throws out a leg kick but Fulham moves out of range and Tse only half commits.
Fulham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fulham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tse misses with an uppercut. Fulham saw that one coming.
Fulham misses with a straight left.
Tse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fulham shoots in for a takedown but Tse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fulham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fulham tried to counter with a leg kick but Tse avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fulham at a distance.
Fulham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tse counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fulham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tse but Tse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tse lands a jab to the nose.
Tse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tse lands with a good body shot.
Fulham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tse is trying to defend but Fulham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fulham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tse defending well though.
Tse tries to kick Fulham off but Fulham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tse can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gabriel Fulham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fulham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Fulham there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Fulham.
Tse is looking to improve his position.
Fulham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fulham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fulham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tse defending well though.
Tse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fulham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tse is looking to control Fulham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tse avoid being mounted?
Tse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fulham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fulham drops an elbow to the side of Tse's head.
Tse wants to improve his position but Fulham is controlling well.
Fulham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fulham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fulham wants to take a breather but Tse is having none of it.
Tse wants to control but Fulham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fulham.
Tse wants to control but Fulham is keeping busy.
Fulham is just content to waste time from the top position. Tse takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fulham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fulham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fulham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fulham lands a couple of digs.
Tse trying to keep a closed guard but Fulham is proving a slippery customer.
Tse has Fulham pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Gabriel Fulham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fulham, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Fulham!
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