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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Fuller tries for a takedown but Rocca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rocca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocca closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Fuller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Fuller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rocca pulls Fuller in close to prevent any damage.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocca is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller advances to half guard. #SUB#
Rocca actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura but Rocca is defending well.
Rocca's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Fuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuller tries to take his opponent's back but Rocca turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Rocca lands a couple of digs.
Rocca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocca won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocca manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rocca wants to improve his position but instead Fuller has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rocca is defending against the submission attempts here by Fuller.
#T3#
Rocca trying to control but Fuller postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuller pushing down on Rocca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Rocca has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fuller is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Fuller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuller is just content to waste time from the top position. Rocca takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rocca is looking to stand back up but Fuller counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rocca.
Rocca is staying active underneath Fuller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rocca gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Rocca is keeping the position.
Rocca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Fuller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rocca scores with a body shot.
Fuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocca digs a good body shot into Fuller's ribs.
Fuller misses with a straight left.
Rocca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Fuller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fuller lands in his opponent's guard.
Rocca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rocca is looking to stall here but Fuller recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Fuller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Fuller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rocca is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Rocca is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Rocca there.
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuller is in trouble now - Rocca has advanced to mount!
Rocca avoids the attempt from Fuller to control.#T2#
Fuller regains half guard.
Rocca trying to control the pace.
Rocca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuller!
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fuller gets back to half guard.
Fuller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rocca scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Fuller is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rocca is just content to waste time from the top position. Fuller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuller, not yet. #SUB2#
Rocca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocca trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Rocca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocca is stalling in the full guard.
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. #REVB#
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rocca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fuller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rocca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rocca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Reno Rocca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Fuller.
Rocca closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Rocca pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fuller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocca scores with a one two! Fuller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fuller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuller fails to land the takedown.
Rocca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocca throws a series of punches but Fuller avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice jab there from Rocca.
Rocca with a hook.
Fuller goes for a double leg but Rocca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocca continues to drive forward.
Rocca tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fuller manages to circle out of the way.
Rocca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuller throws a hook but Rocca blocks it.
Rocca jabs Fuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rocca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alex Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocca is looking to regain half guard here but Fuller keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller trying to pass the guard but Rocca defending well. #T2#
Rocca is pressing down on Fuller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocca is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Fuller preventing the sweep.
Fuller looking to pass the guard.
Rocca is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
Rocca controlling Fuller's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Rocca is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rocca tries to sprawl but Fuller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fuller moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocca tries to bench press Fuller off him but Fuller keeps the position. #T4#
Fuller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reno Rocca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocca is looking to escape.
Rocca works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocca is keeping the position for now.
Alex Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rocca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rocca 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Reno Rocca!
Reno Rocca wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Reno Rocca said 'They thought they were throwing me to a wolf....I am the fucking wolf!'.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuller enables Holmarsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmarsson has gone for a leg lock! Fuller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmarsson's guard.#REVB#
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller pushes down on Holmarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Holmarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Holmarsson is trying to maintain the position but Fuller is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Holmarsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Holmarsson is defending well.
Holmarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fuller on the ground.
Fuller is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Fuller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmarsson is positioning himself well to prevent Fuller advancing to mount.
Fuller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmarsson keeps working.
Holmarsson is looking to control Fuller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmarsson avoid being mounted?
Holmarsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holmarsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holmarsson is looking to pass into half guard but Fuller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuller is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Holmarsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Fuller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holmarsson keeping moving, preventing Fuller from controlling successfully. #T2#
Holmarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuller is one step ahead there.
Fuller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuller passes Holmarsson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Holmarsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmarsson is in trouble now - Fuller has advanced to mount!
Fuller controlling the pace for now.
Fuller fails to move to back control. #T3#
Fuller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmarsson is looking to escape.
Holmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuller takes Holmarsson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Holmarsson is in trouble. #SUB2#
Fuller looking to break Holmarsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmarsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fuller will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Holmarsson trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller tries to get the hooks in deep but Holmarsson pushed the leg off. #T4#
Holmarsson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Fuller is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Holmarsson with him. Holmarsson is trying to defend but Fuller has an arm under the chin now! Holmarsson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Fuller!
A very excited looking Alex Fuller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Fuller throws a hook to the side of Dozer's head but Dozer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dozer tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuller is wise to it.#TD#
Fuller feints and as Dozer raises his hands in defense, Fuller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fuller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fuller stops Dozer from standing up.
Fuller advances position into side control!#SUB#
Fuller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dozer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fuller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dozer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fuller lets go of the hold and Dozer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Fuller!
A very excited looking Alex Fuller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Rua has Fuller up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Rua turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rua.
Fuller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rua to keep the fight standing.
Fuller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rua jumps guard but Fuller stands there with Rua around his waist. Rua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua scores a nice knee to the body.
Fuller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua looking for a takedown.
Rua looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Fuller tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Fuller drops back down to his feet.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fuller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Fuller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Fuller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fuller controlling the pace for now.
Fuller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fuller moves to the back position.
Fuller has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB#
Fuller is looking for a choke. Rua gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rua manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Rua has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fuller to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rua is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fuller pulls down on the head and he's put Rua to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Fuller!
Alex Fuller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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