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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Maza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Pablo Maza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Pablo Maza!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller avoids the head kick by Maza.
Fuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maza manages to circle out of the way.
Maza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fuller to the mat! Fuller manages to get full guard.
Fuller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuller looking to control.
Fuller is really struggling to control Maza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Maza from controlling successfully.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
Fuller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maza tries to kick Fuller off but Fuller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fuller seems to be looking for submissions.
Maza is looking for a sweep. Fuller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maza sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maza pushes Fuller off looking to stand but Fuller dives back in and keeps control.
Fuller is keen to just control but Maza is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maza moves into range and clinches up with Fuller.
Maza pulls guard successfully.
Fuller stopping the sweep attempt from Maza.
Maza has a closed guard, preventing Fuller from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller drops back looking for a leg! Maza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maza manages to kick Fuller off! Fuller jumps back into Maza's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fuller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fuller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuller manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuller working a defensive guard here.
Maza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fuller is trying to defend but Maza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Maza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuller sprawls well initially but Maza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fuller is pressing down on Maza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller is pulling down on Maza's head to control his posture.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller is trying to control the position but Maza postures up.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maza looking to sit in guard and control but Fuller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller stopping the sweep attempt from Maza.
Maza is pulling down on Fuller's head. It's preventing any offense from Fuller, at least for the moment.
Maza is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Maza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fuller controls the pace.
Maza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maza is breathing heavily.
Maza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuller sprawls well initially but Maza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maza won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fuller is nestled in close to Maza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuller wants to take a breather but Maza is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
Fuller wants to stand but Maza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Maza trying to get back to full guard but Fuller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fuller stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maza ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Fuller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maza shoots in and gets a takedown into Fuller's guard.
Fuller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maza feints and as Fuller raises his hands in defense, Maza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Maza defends easily.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maza manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fuller has passed into side control.
Maza is looking to get back to his feet here but Fuller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maza's back.
Maza grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fuller has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fuller is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maza is defending well though. Fuller let's go of the attempt for now.
Maza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maza trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maza trying to hold on to Fuller's head to control him but Fuller postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuller stands up out of the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fuller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonathan Fuller!
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hype
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