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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Rekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuller comes to the cage accompanied by Breathe Dubstep. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Rekker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekker throws a looping overhand right but Fuller ducks down to avoid it.
Damon Rekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rekker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rekker has escaped and now he's on top!
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rekker defends it easily.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Rekker from controlling successfully.
Fuller working for a triangle but Rekker defends it easily.
Fuller striking off his back but it's not causing Rekker any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a triangle but Rekker pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller has an active guard here but Rekker has managed to pass into half guard.
Rekker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuller keeps working.
Fuller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Rekker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller with the active half guard here but Rekker passes nicely into side control.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Fuller is trying to improve his position.
Rekker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fuller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rekker to the mat! Rekker manages to get full guard.
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rekker trying to keep a closed guard but Fuller is proving a slippery customer.
Rekker wants to sweep here but Fuller controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.
Fuller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rekker has picked Fuller up and slammed him! Fuller can't keep hold of the triangle and Rekker manages to pass to side control!
Rekker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekker throws out the jab.
Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rekker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fuller's best efforts.
Fuller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rekker is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rekker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Marc Fuller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuller has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rekker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Rekker misses with a hook.
Rekker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Rekker tries to clinch up.
Fuller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rekker's guard.
Rekker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fuller.
Rekker keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Rekker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rekker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rekker is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker wants to sweep here but Fuller controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fuller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rekker misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rekker misses the target.
Rekker swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rekker dives on top into guard.
Rekker drops back looking for a leg! Fuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuller manages to kick Rekker off! Rekker jumps back into Fuller's guard.
Rekker wants to get up but he can't break Fuller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rekker defends it easily.
Fuller looking for subs off his back but Rekker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuller tries to roll over but Rekker keeps him under control.
Fuller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has his foot on Rekker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rekker works his way back into a safe position though.
Rekker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rekker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rekker gets to his feet - Fuller follows without any prompting.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rekker is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
Rekker wants to get back to his feet.
Marc Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller thows a huge punch but Rekker dodges it nicely.
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rekker sees it coming and defends easily.
Fuller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rekker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rekker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fuller has Rekker in his guard.
Fuller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller 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!
Rekker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Rekker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rekker throws a series of punches but Fuller moves out of range.
A left and a right from Rekker both land. Nice combination.
Rekker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuller manages to avoid it.
Fuller clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fuller throws an elbow but misses.
Rekker has had enough of the clinch but Fuller keeps him there for the moment.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike.
Rekker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rekker tries to land a knee to the head but Fuller blocks with his arms.
Fuller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fuller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fuller tries to land a knee to the head but Rekker blocks with his arms.
Rekker blocks an elbow strike from Fuller.
Rekker tries to circle away but Fuller has him pinned against the cage.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Rekker won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekker has had enough of the clinch but Fuller keeps him there for the moment.
Rekker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Rekker as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rekker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller has managed to clinch.
Fuller misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekker lands a knee to the head.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Rekker holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Rekker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rekker to the mat! Rekker manages to get full guard.
Fuller throwing strikes from guard but Rekker blocks nicely.
Fuller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rekker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rekker has escaped and now he's on top!
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rekker 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 Rekker!
Fuller tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fuller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rekker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rekker has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rekker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuller, into his guard.
Rekker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuller is proving hard to escape from.
Marc Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Rekker wanted to stand there but Fuller had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Rekker drops back looking for a leg! Fuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuller manages to kick Rekker off! Rekker jumps back into Fuller's guard.
Fuller pulls Rekker in close to his closed guard and prevents Rekker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Damon Rekker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Rekker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Fuller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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