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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno RX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno RX!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fulton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by RX, who protects the arm well.
Fulton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fulton working away.
Fulton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by RX, who protects the arm well.
RX is trying to buck Fulton off.
Fulton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fulton prevents RX from escaping the position.
RX holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RX knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fulton tries for a kimura but RX is defending well.
Fulton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RX has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fulton working away.
Fulton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RX has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fulton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RX knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fulton is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fulton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
RX wants to control but Fulton postures up.
Fulton wants to control but RX is keeping him busy.
Fulton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fulton trying to control the action but RX is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton tries to advance to mount but RX denies him.
Fulton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RX is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
RX misses with a takedown
so Fulton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fulton trying to control but RX is working from the bottom.
RX has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fulton looking to pass the guard.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but RX is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RX trying to keep a closed guard but Fulton is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if RX can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fulton wants to control from the top but RX keeps moving.
Fulton slips nicely into half guard.
Fulton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fulton seems to be looking for submissions.
Fulton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but RX sees it coming and defends easily.
RX tries to kick Fulton off but Fulton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Fulton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fulton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RX tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fulton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fulton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fulton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
RX tries to bench press Fulton off him but Fulton keeps the position.
RX is trying to buck Fulton off.
Fulton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RX is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
RX is trying to control Fulton's posture but Fulton avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton prevents RX from escaping the position.
Fulton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RX knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fulton tries for a kimura but RX is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fulton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by RX, who protects the arm well.
RX holding on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
RX wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fulton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
RX wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fulton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fulton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fulton trying to control the position but RX is working away.
RX tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RX can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RX is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fulton has just dragged him back down to the mat.
RX is not content to let Fulton control the position.
RX is trying to control Fulton's posture but Fulton avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
RX has a takedown stuffed.
RX shoots in for a double leg but Fulton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mark Fulton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fulton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fulton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RX really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fulton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton uses his free foot to push down on RX's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for RX.
Fulton has control of RX's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and RX regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fulton wants to finish this one by submission but RX is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fulton.
RX defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fulton.
Fulton works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Fulton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fulton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fulton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fulton trying to control the position but RX is working away.
Fulton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RX has escaped the position, nice work there.
RX is trying to get back to half guard.
RX is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fulton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
RX prevents Fulton from improving position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
RX is trying to control Fulton's posture but Fulton avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fulton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. RX is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fulton yanks on the arm and RX is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fulton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Fulton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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