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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayden Wood Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bayden Wood Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 3 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayden Wood Jr !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wood Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller as he jumps to the side.
Wood Jr jabs Fuller right on the nose. Fuller blinks but takes it well.
Wood Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Fuller misses with a head kick.
Wood Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fuller needs to keep his hands up - Wood Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Fuller goes for a double leg but Wood Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wood Jr continues to drive forward.
Fuller pulls Wood Jr into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wood Jr trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller 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.
Fuller is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $175 fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wood Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wood Jr wants to stand but Fuller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wood Jr looking to pass the guard.
Fuller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wood Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wood Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller moves into the clinch.
Wood Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fuller has him pressed against the cage.
Wood Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants the takedown. Wood Jr is fighting it off but Fuller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wood Jr 's guard against the cage.
Wood Jr keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Wood Jr working a defensive guard but Fuller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wood Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fuller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Wood Jr tries to lock up and control but Fuller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuller looking to finish Wood Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wood Jr !
Fuller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wood Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fuller trying to control but Wood Jr is having none of it.
Fuller with good strikes from the mount here!
Wood Jr is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr is squirming around, avoiding Fuller's attempts to control the action.
Fuller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wood Jr turns into him and now he's in Fuller's guard.
Wood Jr passes Fuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fuller is trying to stand back up but Wood Jr is controlling him
Fuller is not content to let Wood Jr control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuller is looking to control Wood Jr 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuller avoid being mounted?
Fuller is staying active underneath Wood Jr , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bayden Wood Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood Jr 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fuller under the eye.
Wood Jr lands with a nice combination. Fuller backs away looking to recover.
Wood Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Wood Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood Jr .
Wood Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch but Wood Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Wood Jr coming out on top.
Bayden Wood Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller rushes Wood Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wood Jr .
Wood Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Wood Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Fuller sits in half guard.
Fuller stalling.
Wood Jr is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wood Jr keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Fuller.
Wood Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wood Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fuller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wood Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller postures up.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully.
Fuller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fuller pushing down on Wood Jr 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wood Jr gets back to full guard.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller prevents Wood Jr from getting back to his feet.
Fuller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wood Jr 's guard.
Eric Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Wood Jr keeps moving.
Fuller prevents Wood Jr from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Fuller.
That kick from Wood Jr tenderised Fuller's leg. Fuller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wood Jr !
Fuller controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bayden Wood Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood Jr lands with a right hand.
Fuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wood Jr did well to prevent Fuller getting side control.
Fuller stalling.
Wood Jr punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Wood Jr .
Fuller is taking a breather. Wood Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood Jr wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Wood Jr is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wood Jr avoid being mounted?
Wood Jr wants to improve his position but Fuller is controlling well.
Wood Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood Jr .
Fuller postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Fuller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wood Jr scores with the left hand. Fuller knows he should have avoided that one.
Eric Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood Jr tries to clinch but Fuller moves out of range.
Fuller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood Jr sprawls well initially but Fuller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wood Jr tries to kick Fuller off but Fuller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fuller is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood Jr punching from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wood Jr is trying to stand.
Fuller blocks the strikes from Wood Jr .
Fuller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eric Fuller has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wood Jr tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fuller gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wood Jr uses from the top position.
Fuller is pulling down on Wood Jr 's head to control his posture.
Fuller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wood Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wood Jr wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position.
Fuller is looking to stand up but Wood Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wood Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
Eric Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayden Wood Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Wood Jr from controlling successfully.
Wood Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bayden Wood Jr .
I've got Wood Jr 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bayden Wood Jr !
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energy
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hype
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