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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend has chosen Like a G6 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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196 cm
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275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Tulfo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Legend!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tulfo.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tulfo but Tulfo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legend thuds his right hand into Tulfo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tulfo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tulfo fails with the takedown
and Legend counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Tulfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tulfo wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tulfo sees it coming and defends easily.
Tulfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tulfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tulfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulfo trying to control but Legend postures up.
Tulfo wants to get back to full guard.
Legend is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tulfo is pressing down on Legend's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Legend won't allow Tulfo to sweep him here.
Legend trying to control but Tulfo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tulfo is trying to keep Legend in close.
Tulfo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legend wants to control from the top but Tulfo keeps moving.
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!
Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulfo is keeping the position for now.
Tulfo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Legend puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
Legend is trying to work for a kimura but Tulfo is defending well.
Legend seems to be working for a kimura but Tulfo defends the submission attempt.
Tulfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend is trying to control. Tulfo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tulfo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legend trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulfo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Legend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tulfo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend pushing down on Tulfo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Legend prevents Tulfo from improving his position.
Tulfo is working hard here to advance position.
Tulfo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tulfo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legend tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulfo is retaining full guard.
Tulfo wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Tulfo keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Legend will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tulfo.
Tulfo tries for a takedown but Legend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tulfo but Tulfo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Legend feints and as Tulfo raises his hands in defense, Legend changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend forces his way into half guard.
Legend is working for a submission of some sort.
Tulfo is refusing to be controlled, as Legend sits in half guard.
Bruce Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tulfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Legend is looking for a kimura here.
Tulfo is looking to get back to full guard here but Legend has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo is looking to regain half guard here but Legend keeps moving and retains side control.
Tulfo sneaks back into half guard.
Tulfo gets back to full guard.
Tulfo is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Tulfo has his foot on Legend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legend works his way back into a safe position though.
Tulfo trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend uses his free foot to push down on Tulfo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tulfo.
Legend wants to control the pace but Tulfo is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo working to try and regain half guard.
Tulfo is squirming around, avoiding Legend's attempts to control the action.
Legend takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tulfo tries to lock up and control but Legend gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tulfo is desperately trying to improve his position but Legend has a good base and remains in mount.
Legend throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tulfo has his hands clasped together but Legend breaks the hold and Tulfo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Legend!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Legend!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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