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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Fonzarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullit comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Fonzarelli has chosen Eminem - When I'm Gone as his entrance music. Damien Bullit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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235 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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274 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Bullit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli misses with a straight left.
Fonzarelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Arthur Fonzarelli has been cut.
Fonzarelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Bullit.
A head kick misses from Fonzarelli.
Bullit looks to land a body kick but Fonzarelli moved away.
Fonzarelli checks a leg kick.
Fonzarelli closes the distance and clinches.
Fonzarelli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Damien Bullit has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fonzarelli gets through Bullit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fonzarelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bullit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fonzarelli uses from the top position.
Bullit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fonzarelli stands up and waves to Bullit to follow him.
Fonzarelli moves out of range of the body kick from Bullit.
Fonzarelli gets a takedown into half guard.
Bullit wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fonzarelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bullit is controlling Fonzarelli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fonzarelli is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bullit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fonzarelli pulls his head out easily.
Fonzarelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullit defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bullit.
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fonzarelli is looking to stand up but Bullit won't let him.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Bullit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonzarelli is one step ahead there.
Bullit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bullit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonzarelli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bullit wants to clinch
and Fonzarelli counters by moving into the clinch.
Fonzarelli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bullit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fonzarelli tries a knee to the head but Bullit blocks it.
Fonzarelli tries to work over Bullit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Fonzarelli will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fonzarelli throws a leg kick
and Bullit counters with a thumping low kick.
Fonzarelli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bullit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fonzarelli is in Bullit's guard.
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bullit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bullit looking for a guillotine here but Fonzarelli defends easily.
Bullit has an active guard here but Fonzarelli has managed to pass into half guard.
Fonzarelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Bullit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bullit taking some punishment here, with Fonzarelli in his half guard.
Fonzarelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fonzarelli wants to stand up but Bullit is controlling the position.
Bullit wants to get back to full guard.
Bullit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fonzarelli connects with a nice short shot to Bullit's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullit trying to control here.
Bullit wants to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli tries to pass to full mount but Bullit defends it.
Fonzarelli 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.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Bullit's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit is looking to improve his position.
Bullit is trying to control but can't.
Bullit tries to roll over but Fonzarelli keeps him under control.
Fonzarelli decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Bullit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fonzarelli.
Bullit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fonzarelli to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fonzarelli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fonzarelli pushes down on Bullit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullit is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bullit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fonzarelli is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Fonzarelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fonzarelli darts in and clinches Bullit up against the cage.
Bullit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullit blocks a body shot from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bullit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullit jumps guard but Fonzarelli turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fonzarelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullit jumps guard but Fonzarelli stands there with Bullit around his waist. Bullit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fonzarelli fails to land.
Fonzarelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli can't find room to land a body shot as Bullit controls the action.
Fonzarelli tries a knee to the head but Bullit blocks it.
Fonzarelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fonzarelli just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Bullit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli lands with a light punch inside.
Fonzarelli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bullit regains guard immediately.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli distracts Bullit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonzarelli wants to stand and escape but instead Bullit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Damien Bullit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullit won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bullit is pushing down on Fonzarelli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fonzarelli is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fonzarelli wants to get back to his feet.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Bullit postures up.
Fonzarelli pushes Bullit off looking to stand but Bullit dives back in and keeps control.
Bullit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bullit stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullit is trying to control the action in half guard but Fonzarelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bullit is really struggling to control Fonzarelli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Damien Bullit has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bullit gets caught flat footed, as Fonzarelli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
Fonzarelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullit has wrist control.
Arthur Fonzarelli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bullit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullit is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fonzarelli stands up and waves to Bullit to follow him.
Damien Bullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fonzarelli is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonzarelli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bullit's half guard.
Bullit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Fonzarelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fonzarelli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Fonzarelli!
After the fight, Arthur Fonzarelli was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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