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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shang Tsung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsung shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuller counters with a single leg into guard. Tsung didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fuller wants to stand but Tsung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsung tries to strike from the bottom.
Fuller is looking to pass into half guard but Tsung pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tsung is in guard.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fuller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fuller tries to get out of the position.
Tsung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung wanted to stand there but Fuller had control of the position.
Fuller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fuller, up you get!
Tsung tries to score with a low kick but Fuller moves his leg out of the way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsung enables Fuller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller trying to control but Tsung is working from the bottom.
Fuller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tsung's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller looking to sit in guard and control but Tsung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsung is standing up over Fuller. Fuller looks to escape but Tsung dives into side control.
Fuller tries to buck Tsung off but Tsung is having none of it.
Fuller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tsung's best efforts.
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsung pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is trying to stand back up but Tsung is controlling him
Tsung looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuller tries to get to full guard but Tsung has control of the leg.
Tsung trying to pass the guard but Fuller defending well.
Tsung working the head and body with strikes.
Fuller is trying to maintain the position but Tsung is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsung prevents Fuller from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsung wants to stand up but Fuller has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fuller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller trying to control but Tsung postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller actively working from the bottom here.
Fuller manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Fuller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsung blocks a head kick by Fuller.
Tsung with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tsung!
Fuller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tsung tries to reverse the position but Fuller maintains control.
Tsung squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fuller wants to control the pace but Tsung is squirming around nicely.
Tsung wants to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.
Tsung is working to get back to half guard.
Fuller looking to control but Tsung is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fuller controlling his opponent.
Fuller with shots to the head and body - Tsung looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fuller trying to control but Tsung is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fuller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller breaks from Tsung's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tsung has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fuller's lack of action.
Tsung trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsung knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuller controlling the action here.
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!
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Tsung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fuller has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tsung is squirming around, avoiding Fuller's attempts to control the action.
Fuller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tsung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsung is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tsung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tsung is on top in guard.
Fuller trying to keep a closed guard but Tsung is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Fuller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tsung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Fuller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsung is breathing heavily.
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.
Fuller stands up and waves to Tsung to follow him.
Fuller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Fuller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tsung gets caught napping as Fuller dives in and scores a takedown. Tsung manages to retain guard.
Fuller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fuller gets to his feet - Tsung follows without any prompting.
Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsung with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fuller.
Tsung keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsung is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Tsung keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Fuller.
Tsung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller pushes Tsung up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller jumps guard and drags Tsung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fuller is controlling Tsung's posture.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller looking to control.
Fuller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to stand up but Tsung isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsung wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Tsung postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow.
Fuller keeping full guard, as Tsung tries to pass.
Fuller wriggles free and stands up.
Tsung with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tsung's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is stalling in the full guard.
Tsung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Tsung keeps moving.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsung is keeping the position for now.
Fuller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Fuller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fuller wants to break free but Tsung has control.
Fuller tries a body shot but Tsung blocks it.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsung is trying to keep an underhook but Fuller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tsung looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Fuller!
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FIGHT
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