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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Lao Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juliano Lao Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller pushes Lao Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Lao Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Fuller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fuller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lao Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lao Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fuller counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fuller stalling in the clinch.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Lao Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller has had enough of the clinch but Lao Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Lao Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Lao Jr avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage.
Fuller wants a takedown.
Juliano Lao Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Fuller.
Lao Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fuller goes for a takedown attempt but Lao Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lao Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fuller counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lao Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lao Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fuller moves into the clinch.
Lao Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fuller stalling in the clinch.
Lao Jr misses with a knee strike.
Lao Jr lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants a takedown.
Fuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lao Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lao Jr tries a knee to the head but Fuller blocks it.
Fuller stalling.
Lao Jr with a knee to the head.
Fuller goes for a takedown attempt but Lao Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fuller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lao Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four 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.
Lao Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller has hold of one of Lao Jr's legs. Lao Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Fuller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lao Jr wants to stand and escape but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller stands up and waves to Lao Jr to follow him.
Marc Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuller is looking to clinch but Lao Jr is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to clinch up but Lao Jr keeps it at a distance.
Fuller tries to clinch but Lao Jr moves away
and Lao Jr counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller has hold of one of Lao Jr's legs. Lao Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Fuller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fuller prevents Lao Jr from getting back to his feet.
Lao Jr is working an open guard so Fuller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lao Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lao Jr moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao Jr misses with a knee strike.
Fuller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lao Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller is trying to drag Lao Jr to the mat but Lao Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fuller has Lao Jr pushed against the cage.
Fuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Lao Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juliano Lao Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Fuller.
Fuller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao Jr tries a knee to the head but Fuller blocks it.
Lao Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Fuller is blocking nicely.
Fuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuller is looking to break free of the clinch but Lao Jr has double underhooks.
Lao Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Fuller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lao Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lao Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fuller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lao Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lao Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Lao Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Fuller blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Fuller to work.
Fuller goes for a takedown attempt but Lao Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lao Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lao Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuller gets the takedown into side control.
Lao Jr tries to escape but Fuller is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lao Jr is fending him off so far but Fuller persists. Nope, Lao Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller rushes Lao Jr and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Lao Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuller can't get the takedown.
Juliano Lao Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Fuller.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller drives through and clinches with Lao Jr against the cage.
Fuller is stalling here.
Lao Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fuller.
Fuller lands a left hand.
Fuller has Lao Jr pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller wants a takedown.
Lao Jr misses with a knee strike.
Lao Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marc Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fuller is leaning against Lao Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Lao Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lao Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fuller blocks it with crossed arms.
Lao Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Fuller has hold of one of Lao Jr's legs. Lao Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Fuller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Lao Jr is keeping the position.
Juliano Lao Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lao Jr wants to get back to his feet but Fuller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Fuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuller 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Fuller!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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