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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fuller (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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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuller sprawls well. He's pushed Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lange could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fuller feints and as Lange raises his hands in defense, Fuller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuller gets to his feet - Lange follows without any prompting.
Fuller moves out of range as Lange throws a body kick.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Lange.
A choreographed right hand from Lange misses the target.
Lange keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fuller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lange misses.
Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fuller is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Fuller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Fuller seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lange shoots and misses
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lange looking to control.
Fuller content to stall in guard here.
Lange wants to stand up but Fuller is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Lange is keeping the position.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lange works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller wants to stand but Lange has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuller off to one side.
Lange has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller counters with a one-two to the body.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lange. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Lange misses
and Fuller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fuller.
Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lange is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller is pulling down on Lange's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lange misses with a double jab
and Fuller counters with a leg kick.
Lange keeps the fight on the outside.
Fuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuller counters with a good low kick that Lange was not able to check.
Lange misses with a takedown
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fuller drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lange is keeping the position for now.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Lange blocks nicely.
Fuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuller has gone for a leg lock! Lange slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fuller's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lange being controlled here momentarily.
Lange won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fuller really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lange throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lange lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fuller!
Lange trying to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller is desperately trying to improve his position but Lange has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange avoids the attempt from Fuller to control.
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fuller tries to control the position but Lange now has his back.
Lange trying to control momentarily.
Fuller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lange has the hooks in. Fuller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Larry Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lange's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Fuller right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fuller dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Lange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lange throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuller slows the pace down in half guard.
Lange has a hand on Fuller's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fuller takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fuller pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fuller content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuller has a good base and remains in mount.
Fuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Fuller's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lange wants to control but Fuller is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Fuller!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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