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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papi Lon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papi Lon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
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190 cm
27
273 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, John Fuller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Papi Lon! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lon tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Fuller throws a head kick that misses and Lon moves into the clinch. Lon has clasped his hands together around Fuller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Fuller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fuller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Lon 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. Fuller is looking to regain half guard here but Lon keeps moving and retains side control. Fuller is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Fuller is trying to control Lon's posture but Lon avoids it. Lon working the ground and pound from side control. Lon landing strikes. You can see the frustration on Fuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Lon gets to mount! Fuller was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fuller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fuller can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lon avoids the attempt from Fuller to control. Fuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fuller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lon raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Fuller regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuller gets full guard. Fuller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lon defends it easily. Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fuller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lon! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fuller is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lon shrugs it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Lon dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lon lands a head kick. Fuller smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Lon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller as he jumps to the side. Lon rushes Fuller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fuller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lon smiles and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lon. You can see the frustration on Fuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fuller is trying to improve his position. Lon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuller is looking to regain half guard here but Lon keeps moving and retains side control. Fuller wants to control but Lon postures up. Fuller is looking to reverse the position. Lon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fuller will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Fuller on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Fuller is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lon in side control, just content to control the action for now. Lon working away. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Fuller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lon working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fuller looks to throw a body kick and Lon counters with a single leg into guard. Fuller didn't expect that. Lon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lon is breathing heavily. Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Lon is proving a slippery customer.
Lon won't allow Fuller to get back to his feet. Lon trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom. Lon preventing the sweep. Fuller is looking for a triangle here but Lon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fuller is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuller wants to control but Lon postures up. Papi Lon has got the better of the ground game so far. Fuller manages to get back to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fuller trying to control here.
Fuller works his way to full guard. Good work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lon preventing the sweep. Lon wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position. Fuller controls Lon momentarily but Lon frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Lon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and Lon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fuller really felt that one! Excellent takedown into side control there by Lon. Lon controlling from side mount. Fuller is trying to improve his position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lon takes a little break here. Fuller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Fuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Fuller tries to buck Lon off but Lon is having none of it. Fuller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fuller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lon's best efforts. Fuller is looking to control Lon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuller avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Fuller really wants to buck Lon off and get back to his feet. Lon controlling the pace for now. Fuller is looking to improve his position but Lon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lon looking to finish Fuller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fuller! Lon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Fuller wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Fuller trying to get back to his feet but Lon is in full control for now. Lon not allowing Fuller to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fuller wants to escape the position.
Lon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Fuller to escape the position.
Fuller trying to control the hands but Lon breaks the grip. Lon trying to control momentarily.
Lon keeps control of the position as Fuller tries to break free.
Fuller breaks Lon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Papi Lon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fuller 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 fight! Papi Lon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Lon!
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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
60% |
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