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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sergeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Fuller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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139 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sergeant.
Sergeant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
Fuller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Sergeant misses
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuller is looking to slow Sergeant down with leg kicks.
Sergeant has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Fuller.
Fuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Fuller connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sergeant's defenses.
It looks like Dan Sergeant has been cut.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Sergeant's ribs.
Sergeant swings for the body but Fuller moves out of range.
Sergeant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sergeant misses with a left hand
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller lands a right hook to the body.
Sergeant's coach down at Silva Jiu Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sergeant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Fuller.
A punch combination from Sergeant misses.
Sergeant throws a hook but Fuller avoids it easily.
Sergeant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Fuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sergeant is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuller has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller lands a left hand.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Sergeant looks winded!
Sergeant can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fuller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fuller digs a right hand into Sergeant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sergeant's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller is leaning against Sergeant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller working Sergeant over with knees to the body.
Fuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fuller obliges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Sergeant's ribcage. Sergeant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fuller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuller leaning against his opponent.
Fuller has Sergeant pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fuller connects with a knee to the head.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller working Sergeant over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuller.
Fuller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fuller.
Sergeant tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fuller cracks the inside of Sergeant's front leg.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sergeant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a good jab.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Sergeant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sergeant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sergeant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sergeant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sergeant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Sergeant.
Fuller throws a quick counter head kick but Sergeant was just out of range.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sergeant misses
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant throws a big shot that misses.
Sergeant dives in for a single leg takedown but Fuller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fuller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sergeant can do to turn this around?
Fuller moves out of range as Sergeant strikes.
Fuller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sergeant misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sergeant on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sergeant. Those never looked like landing.
Fuller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Sergeant is breathing heavily.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sergeant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fuller counters with a head kick.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sergeant. That did some damage!
Sergeant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fuller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sergeant momentarily.
Fuller moves into range and clinches up with Sergeant.
Fuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller stalling the fight.
Fuller breaks from the clinch.
Chris Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Sergeant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fuller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fuller lands a jab to Sergeant's midsection.
Fuller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sergeant's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller catches Sergeant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sergeant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuller staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller slips under a jab.
Fuller has Sergeant up against the cage in a clinch.
Chris Fuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
Fuller lands a nice uppercut.
Sergeant looking for a takedown.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Sergeant takes a shot to the head.
Fuller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fuller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sergeant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sergeant in his tracks.
Fuller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Sergeant's belly button to the back.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sergeant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sergeant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fuller stuns Sergeant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sergeant loads up on a big right hand but Fuller slips the punch.
Sergeant misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a sloppy right hand. Sergeant should have avoided that one.
Fuller has managed to clinch.
Fuller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sergeants head.
Fuller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sergeant won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller avoiding damage.
Fuller scores a nice knee to the body.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Fuller as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sergeant is trying to drag Fuller to the mat but Fuller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fuller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Sergeant.
Fuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Sergeant looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Sergeant throws a lazy right hand but Fuller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuller thuds his right hand into Sergeant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Sergeant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sergeant gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergeant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Sergeant misses.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sergeant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Fuller.
Sergeant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sergeant's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Sergeant's ribs.
Fuller pushes Sergeant up against the cage in a clinch.
Sergeant wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller.
Sergeant tries for a takedown but Fuller manages to get underhooks.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Fuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuller connects with a high kick.
Sergeant throws a lazy uppercut
and Sergeant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuller connects with a body shot.
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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuller!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sergeant is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fuller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuller digs a good hook to Sergeant's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuller.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Sergeant off the cage and back into range.
Sergeant swinging wildly here.
Sergeant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Sergeant back into the cage.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fuller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
Fuller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sergeant drops his hands momentarily and Fuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fuller clinches up against the cage.
Fuller landing knees to the head.
Fuller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fuller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sergeant up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller.
Fuller lands a body punch.
Fuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuller.
Fuller lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuller is leaning against Sergeant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller stops a takedown attempt from Sergeant.
A right hand to the body from Fuller.
Fuller is working Sergeant over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fuller lands a good knee to the midsection. Sergeant won't want to take too many of those.
Fuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fuller thuds his right hand into Sergeant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sergeant misses with a low kick.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sergeant looks to land a left hand but Fuller moved out of range nicely.
Fuller slips a jab from Sergeant.
Fuller connects with a jab.
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sergeant.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeant misses with the combination.
Fuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Sergeant's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sergeant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sergeant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Sergeant is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sergeant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sergeant under the eye.
Fuller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fuller rushes Sergeant and presses him up against the cage.
Sergeant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fuller after a bit of a struggle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Sergeant's ribcage. Sergeant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fuller.
Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller moves into range and clinches up with Sergeant.
Fuller scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fuller on the inside.
Fuller pushes Sergeant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sergeant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fuller is defending well.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sergeant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant looks to land a combination but Fuller avoids it well.
Fuller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sergeant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sergeant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sergeant misses with a straight right.
Fuller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuller stalks Sergeant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sergeant's face. Sergeant staggers backwards, shaken.
Sergeant is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fuller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sergeant.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sergeant shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl out of it but Sergeant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Fuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sergeant is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Sergeant is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuller finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuller.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Fuller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fuller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Fuller.
Sergeant seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuller scores with a shot to the side of Sergeant's head.
A knee to the head by Fuller.
Sergeant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller had his way with Dan Sergeant in that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sergeant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sergeant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sergeant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sergeant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller cracks Sergeant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sergeant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fuller is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sergeant doesn't seem phased though.
Sergeant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuller can pounce on him.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Sergeant's body.
Sergeant scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
Fuller kicks Sergeant off and gets back to his feet.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sergeant throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuller clinches with his opponent.
Fuller is pressed up against the cage. Sergeant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fuller down to the mat. Fuller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergeant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fuller rushes Sergeant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fuller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Good shot there by Fuller.
Sergeant throws a combination that misses
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Fuller closes the distance and pushes Sergeant back into the cage.
Fuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Sergeant backwards.
Fuller breaks the clinch.
Sergeant shoots and misses
and Fuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.
Fuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sergeant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuller.
Fuller lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Sergeant with an uppercut!
Sergeant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuller thumps Sergeant with a low kick.
Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuller landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuller crunches a lovely knee into Sergeant's ribcage.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Sergeant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sergeant moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fuller lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Fuller.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Sergeant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fuller has Sergeant pressed against the cage.
Chris Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Fuller as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Fuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fuller.
Sergeant looking to stall.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sergeant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant throws a jab when Fuller was well out of range.
Fuller digs a good hook to Sergeant's body.
Sergeant gets tackled into the cage by Fuller. Fuller maintains the clinch.
Fuller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fuller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Fuller lands a shot to the body.
Dan Sergeant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller is pushing Sergeant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:40
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:40
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fuller!
Chris Fuller retains his bantamweight title!
Chris Fuller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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