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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fulton comes to the cage accompanied by Voices. Houston has chosen Born of a Broken Man as his entrance music. Jimmy Fulton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Houston!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houston takes a swing at Fulton's ribcage but misses.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Fulton blocks a head kick by Houston.
Fulton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Houston tests Fulton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fulton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fulton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houston counters with a nice body kick.
Houston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fulton shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fulton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fulton.
Fulton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fulton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fulton feints and as Houston raises his hands in defense, Fulton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
Fulton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Houston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Houston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Fulton is fighting to break Houston's control of his arms but Houston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fulton wants to get up but he can't break Houston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fulton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Houston's head.
Houston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fulton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fulton!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Houston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Houston misses with a head shot.
Fulton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fulton is stalling in the full guard.
Houston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fulton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Houston working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton looking to pass the guard.
Fulton content to stall in guard here.
Fulton throws a big right hand that misses.
Fulton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fulton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houston is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Houston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Houston is on top in guard.
Fulton keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton seems keen to control Houston's posture.
Fulton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fulton is working hard here to advance position.
Fulton can't keep his opponent in guard - Houston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Houston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Houston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton trying to hold on to Houston's head to control him but Houston postures up.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Fulton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fulton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Houston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fulton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fulton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houston counters with a series of strikes. Fulton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Houston lands with a slapping head kick.
Fulton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fulton takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston is looking to clinch but Fulton is avoiding it.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Fulton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houston misses with a two punch combination.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fulton moves away.
Fulton leaves Houston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fulton walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
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!
Nice body punch from Houston.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houston defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston.
Houston darts in and clinches Fulton up against the cage.
Houston is looking to control Fulton's arms but Fulton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Houston has his back to the cage.
Houston drags the fight down to the ground.
Fulton is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
Houston looking for a guillotine here but Fulton defends easily.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Houston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fulton's guard.
Fulton wants to sweep but no luck.
Houston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Houston tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulton is retaining full guard.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fulton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houston defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Houston misses.
Houston throws a right hand that misses
so Fulton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck.
Houston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Houston trying to keep a closed guard but Fulton is proving a slippery customer.
Fulton postures up and lands a big shot to Houston's brow.
Houston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Austin Houston.
Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fulton.
Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fulton.
Houston swings for the body but Fulton moves out of range.
Fulton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houston as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Fulton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fulton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fulton tries for a takedown but Houston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fulton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Houston fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston lands with a nice body punch.
Fulton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Houston counters with a stiff right hand.
Houston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
Houston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Houston 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! This is the final round!
A head kick from Houston lands but Fulton takes it in his stride.
Fulton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fulton has a takedown stuffed.
Houston wants to clinch.
Fulton with a poor takedown
and Houston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Fulton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fulton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houston pinned against the cage. Houston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Houston.
Houston throws a right hand that Fulton ducks under and follows up with a left that Fulton also avoids with ease.
Fulton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Houston's waist but Houston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fulton off to one side.
Houston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houston defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houston defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houston lands a jab to Fulton's midsection.
Fulton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Houston passes into half guard.
Fulton is not content to let Houston control the position.
Fulton tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Fulton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton wants to control but Houston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Houston lands with a punch from half guard.
Houston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston lands strikes from half guard.
Houston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Houston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fulton tries to get to full guard but Houston has control of the leg.
Houston is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Houston controlling the action here.
Houston trying to control the action but Fulton is working from the bottom.
Austin Houston has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fulton is staying active underneath Houston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Houston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Houston trying to control the action but Fulton is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Houston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Houston punishes Fulton's body with a nice straight punch.
Fulton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houston is fending him off so far but Fulton persists. Nope, Houston circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston leaves Fulton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Fulton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimmy Fulton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fulton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fulton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Houston.
Fulton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Houston counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Fulton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fulton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Austin Houston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Houston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fulton.
Fulton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Houston counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Houston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Houston prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Houston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Houston 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Houston!
As Austin Houston got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you guys for all the support and GAMMA for letting me do what I love.'.
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