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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Bret Ireland!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Fuller. No joy for Ireland on that attempt.
Ireland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Fuller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ireland is looking to clinch.
Fuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ireland looks to land a body kick but Fuller moved away.
Fuller is looking for a counter combo.
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Fuller misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuller misses the target.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ireland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland rushes Fuller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ireland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ireland's face.
Fuller pulls guard.
Ireland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fuller manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ireland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ireland is defending well for now.
Fuller manages to break the clinch.
Fuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Ireland circles away.
Fuller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Ireland back into the cage.
Ireland decides to pull guard.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Ireland keeps moving.
Ireland controlling the position.
Fuller stands up and waves to Ireland to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Fuller tenderised Ireland's leg. Ireland is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland shoots in but no luck this time.
Ash Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Ireland.
Fuller misses with a double jab.
Ireland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ireland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ireland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fuller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuller.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Ireland defending against the ground and pound.
Ireland wants to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller with a knee to the head.
Fuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller can't find room to land a body shot as Ireland controls the action.
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ireland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ireland somewhat.
Fuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Fuller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuller.
Fuller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ireland wants to counter the offense by Fuller and move into the clinch position.
Ireland dives in and grabs Fuller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuller pushes down on Ireland's head and hops out.
Ireland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Fuller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ireland circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ireland sprawls and moves away.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ireland can do to turn this around?
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ireland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Ireland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuller avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ash Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Ireland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ireland clinches.
A shot in the inside from Ireland.
Ireland is trying to break the clinch but Fuller has him pressed against the cage.
Fuller goes for a takedown attempt but Ireland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ash Fuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ireland closes the distance and pushes Fuller back into the cage.
Ireland gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt.
Fuller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ireland smiles and moves away.
Fuller throws a series of punches but Ireland moves out of range.
Ash Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Ireland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ireland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ireland moves into range and clinches up with Fuller.
Ireland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ireland goes for a double leg but Fuller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fuller continues to drive forward.
Ireland gets a clinch.
Ireland prevents the takedown attempt.
Ireland digs a right hand into Fuller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fuller's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ireland lands with a light punch inside.
Ireland tries to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling the position.
Ireland is trying to break the clinch but Fuller is controlling him.
Fuller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuller is looking to break free of the clinch but Ireland has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Ireland is controlling the position.
Ireland works on Fuller's body with a couple of short punches.
Fuller keeps control of Ireland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Fuller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ireland is trying to pull guard but Fuller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ireland stalling against the cage.
Ireland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fuller smiles and moves away.
Ireland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuller doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ireland shoots in and drives through. Fuller sprawls well.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Fuller.
A combination from Fuller does no damage.
Ireland wants to counter the offense by Fuller and move into the clinch position.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ireland shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ireland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ireland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuller throws a combination that misses
and Ireland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ireland.
Ireland gets control of Fuller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ireland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ireland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ireland is trying to keep Fuller in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bret Ireland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fuller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ireland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Ireland with that takedown attempt.
Fuller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ireland.
Fuller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ireland's sensitive parts.
Ireland throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ireland lands with a nice combination. Fuller backs away looking to recover.
Ireland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuller as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ireland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fuller thinking.
Ireland has a takedown stuffed.
Fuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ash Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Ireland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination.
Ireland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuller.
Danga de danga de dang - Fuller scores with a four punch combination!
Fuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Fuller gets tackled into the cage by Ireland. Ireland maintains the clinch.
Ireland stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries for a takedown but Ireland manages to get underhooks.
Ireland is trying to force a seperation but Fuller has the dominant position.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Ireland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ireland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ireland has Fuller pressed against the cage.
Ireland jumps guard and drags Fuller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ireland has his feet on Fuller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ireland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ireland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ash Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ireland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland is looking to land body kicks.
Ireland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Fuller misses
and Ireland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ireland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuller misses with the combination.
Fuller throws a right and a left that Ireland avoids nicely.
Ireland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuller's waist but Fuller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ireland off to one side.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ireland as he avoids it easily.
Ireland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ireland somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries to clinch but Ireland is having none of it.
Ireland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller swivels and escapes.
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Fuller.
Ireland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ireland tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ireland takes a step back to recover.
Fuller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ireland closes the distance and pushes Fuller back into the cage.
Ireland struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Fuller!
A victorious Ash Fuller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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