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Event:
DMMA 14: Rocksaw v Andrianakis
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Fulton misses with a straight left.
Fulton misses with a double jab
#TD#
and B Johansson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing B Johansson from controlling successfully.
Fulton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with B Johansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fulton wants to sweep but no luck.
B Johansson wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.
Fulton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fulton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
B Johansson postures up in Fulton's guard and throws a big left but Fulton blocks it.
Fulton trying to control the position here.
B Johansson wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fulton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
B Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to Fulton's brow.
Fulton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
B Johansson looking to pass the guard.
B Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fulton is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
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.
B Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Fulton.
B Johansson cracks Fulton with a solid left hand.
B Johansson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fulton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as B Johansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
B Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Fulton.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fulton throws a jab when B Johansson was well out of range.#T3#
B Johansson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fulton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut.
Fulton lands a nice hook to B Johansson's body. B Johansson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
B Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fulton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
B Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
B Johansson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fulton is fending him off so far but B Johansson persists. Nope, Fulton circles away and we're back to standing.
B Johansson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fulton to score with a decent uppercut.
Fulton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by B Johansson.
B Johansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fulton checks it well.
B Johansson slips a jab and a cross from Fulton.
B Johansson throws a counter high kick but Fulton was just alert enough to avoid it.
B Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fulton! But no joy.
Fulton lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
B Johansson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fulton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fulton sneaks out the side door and pushes B Johansson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
B Johansson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fulton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Fulton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fulton misses with a body shot.
B Johansson misses with a takedown
and Fulton counters with a straight right hand.
B Johansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fulton avoids it really well and circles away.
Fulton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. B Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fulton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but B Johansson moves away.
B Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fulton.
B Johansson misses with the body kick
and Fulton counters with a nice uppercut.
Fulton stuns B Johansson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavaris Fulton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fulton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but B Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fulton lands a jab.
Hugo B Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Fulton sends B Johansson down but not out. Fulton dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on B Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
B Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Fulton drags him back down.
B Johansson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fulton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
B Johansson wants to pass the guard but Fulton is defending well.
B Johansson working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with B Johansson in particular looking to stall.
Fulton tries to get to full guard but B Johansson has control of the leg. #T1#
Fulton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but B Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
B Johansson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fulton tries to get to full guard but B Johansson has control of the leg.
Fulton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fulton tries to hold on but B Johansson postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fulton can do anything to dispel that myth.
B Johansson lands a big elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Tavaris Fulton's cut even more.#SUB#
B Johansson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
B Johansson breaks from Fulton's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#The cut above Tavaris Fulton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
B Johansson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fulton is looking to escape.
Fulton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fulton tries to hold on but B Johansson postures up.
Fulton is looking to get to half guard.
B Johansson working Fulton over with strikes here. #CUT#Tavaris Fulton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tavaris Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hugo B Johansson!
Hugo B Johansson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Tavaris Fulton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 6: Rocksaw vs Saros
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Fulton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trandel to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.#TD#
Fulton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trandel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trandel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Trandel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trandel moves into full guard.
Fulton is looking to work some ground and pound but Trandel has wrist control.
Fulton with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trandel pulls Fulton in to control the position. #SUB2#
Fulton stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Trandel throws up his legs and catches Fulton in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fulton tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Trandel! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sovor Trandel!
A very excited looking Sovor Trandel 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.
In defeat, Tavaris Fulton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Tucker Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Allu throws a hook but Fulton avoids it easily.
Fulton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
Fulton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allu.
Allu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fulton was well out of range. Poor timing from Allu.
Fulton looks to throw the jab but Allu is out of range.
Fulton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Fulton.
Allu thuds a left hand into Fulton's body.
Allu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fulton counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Allu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fulton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allu throws a hook but Fulton avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Allu.
Fulton defending well as Allu loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Fulton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Allu - just one landing.
Fulton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#That has opened up Tavaris Fulton's cut even more.#T1#
Fulton throws out a powerful jab.
Allu keeps the fight on the outside.
Juki Allu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allu digs a good hook to Fulton's body.
Allu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Allu sizes up Fulton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fulton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allu scores with a nice strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fulton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fulton takes a swing at Allu's ribcage but misses.
Allu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looks like Allu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice uppercut lands for Fulton. That snapped Allu's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fulton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allu connects with a solid leg kick.
Allu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fulton tries to clinch but Allu is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allu.#CUT#The cut above Tavaris Fulton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fulton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Allu connects with the punch.
Allu connects with a jab.#CUT#Tavaris Fulton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Allu lands a big right hand that sends Fulton crashing to the mat! Allu stays standing though and waves Fulton back to his feet!#ROC#Fulton is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tavaris Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juki Allu!
Tavaris Fulton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Ike vs Fulton
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ike throws a big shot that misses.
Fulton ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
Fulton throws the left hand but Ike avoids the punch easily.
Ike feinted with a counter takedown.
Fulton misses with a body shot.
Ike tries to counter with a takedown but Fulton is quick to defend against it.
Ike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fulton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ike.
Ike is looking to counter the offense by Fulton and move into the clinch.#KD2#
Nice combo by Fulton! Oh, that's hurt him - Ike falls to the canvas and Fulton follows him into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Roy Ike has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ike tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fulton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fulton is looking to take a break and control but Ike is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ike takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fulton working the head and body with strikes.
Fulton scoring with punches from side control.
Fulton lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Fulton crashes against the mat.
#T1#
Fulton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ike is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ike gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ike moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulton lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Ike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fulton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ike is tightening it up a little... Fulton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fulton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fulton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roy Ike!
A very excited looking Roy Ike 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.
Tavaris Fulton was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Fulton vs Magnusson
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Fulton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnusson shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Magnusson moves into the clinch.
Fulton lands a shoulder strike.
Magnusson is looking to control Fulton's arms but Fulton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magnusson has his back to the cage.
Magnusson keeps control of Fulton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnusson misses with a knee to the head.
Fulton tries to circle away but Magnusson has him pinned against the cage.
Fulton tries a body shot but Magnusson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fulton.
Magnusson trying to land knees to the body.
Magnusson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fulton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fulton prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fulton.
Fulton working hard to break the clinch.
Magnusson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
Fulton looking for a takedown.
Fulton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fulton. #T1#
Fulton effectively controlling the action here.
Magnusson tries to land a knee to the head but Fulton blocks with his arms.
Fulton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fulton is working for takedown but Magnusson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fulton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fulton has had enough of the clinch but Magnusson keeps him there for the moment.
Magnusson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fulton misses with a body punch.
Fulton misses with some punches.
Magnusson pushes Fulton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fulton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magnusson.
Magnusson's coach down at Kaufman Burning Ram Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magnusson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fulton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnusson taking a breather.
Magnusson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fulton is defending well for now.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Fulton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magnusson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavaris Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson taking a breather.
Magnusson is looking to control Fulton's arms but Fulton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magnusson has his back to the cage.
Magnusson is trying to drag Fulton to the mat but Fulton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fulton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnussons head.
Fulton prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnusson connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulton leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Fulton breaks the clinch.
Fulton jabs at Magnusson's body.
Fulton misses with a wild combination.
Magnusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fulton.
Magnusson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fulton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fulton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Magnusson throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Fulton steps into range and cracks Magnusson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Magnusson flops backwards and Fulton dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Magnusson is rocked!
Fulton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Magnusson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tavaris Fulton!
During a confident post fight interview, Tavaris Fulton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Floki Magnusson had this to say: 'I HATE DUCKS!!!!!'. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Antonije Vs Fulton
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Antonije works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
Fulton misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Fulton rushes Antonije and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fulton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Antonije breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fulton is looking to clinch but Antonije is avoiding it.
Fulton tests Antonije's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Marko Antonije has been cut.
Fulton defending well as Antonije loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Antonije.
Antonije keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Antonije was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fulton.
Antonije ducks under a wild hook from Fulton.
Antonije avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antonije lands a nice shot to the body.
Antonije slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Fulton.
Antonije takes a swing at Fulton's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Fulton scores with a body shot.
Antonije throws a looping overhand right but Fulton ducks down to avoid it.
Fulton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marko Antonije is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fulton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonije.
Fulton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavaris Fulton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonije scores with a hook to the body. Fulton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Antonije throws a body punch but Fulton moves out of range.
Fulton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Fulton misses the target.
A big right from Fulton misses.
Antonije ducks under a wild hook from Fulton.
A telegraphed right hand from Fulton misses the target.
Fulton's coach down at Marax MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fulton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fulton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonije moves away.
Nice defenses there by Antonije.
A punch lands to the side of Antonije 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fulton throws a combination that misses
and Antonije counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonije throws a body shot but no joy.
Fulton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonije.
Antonije misses with a hook. Fulton ducked under it nicely.
Antonije swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fulton counters with a nice uppercut.
Antonije misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fulton.
Fulton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antonije.
Antonije lands with an uppercut that bounces Fulton off the cage and back into range.
Antonije takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#Marko Antonije's cut is getting worse.
Fulton misses the jab.
Fulton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antonije defends it nicely.
Fulton connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Antonije is rocked!#T3#
Fulton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antonije is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fulton darts in and clinches Antonije up against the cage.
Fulton pushes Antonije back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fulton taking a breather.
Antonije tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fulton scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Fulton lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonije working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fulton.
Fulton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fulton gets to his feet and stands over Antonije, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Antonije felt that one! Fulton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Antonije from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavaris Fulton!
During a confident post fight interview, Tavaris Fulton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Biden Vs Lee
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!
Fulton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Fulton cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Matteo Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fulton at a distance.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Fulton misses the target.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fulton to score with a decent uppercut.
Fulton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez works Fulton's body with a nice hook.
Fulton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fulton.
Fulton looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Fulton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fulton lands in his opponent's guard.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving. #T1#
Fulton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fulton landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Fulton slips an elbow through the middle.
Fulton works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Fulton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Fulton lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Fulton tries to pass.
Fulton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fulton lands a couple of digs.
Fulton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fulton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Fulton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Fulton gets to his feet and stands over Sanchez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sanchez felt that one! Fulton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sanchez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavaris Fulton!
Tavaris Fulton 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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Event:
Empire: Midweek Bash
Date: Sep 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kallas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kallas winds up and cracks Fulton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kallas lands a nice short elbow.
Kallas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fulton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kallas.
Ground and pound from Kallas.
Kallas tries to pass to full mount but Fulton defends it.
Kallas moves nicely into side control.
Fulton sneaks back into half guard.
Kallas throwing shots but Fulton is blocking nicely.
Kallas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fulton defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallas is looking to advance position but Fulton won't allow it.
Kallas working over Fulton with some ground and pound. Fulton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Kallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fulton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kallas.
Kallas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT#It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
Kallas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kallas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kallas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kallas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kallas lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#The cut above Tavaris Fulton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#Tavaris Fulton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#SUB#
Fulton is defending against the submission attempts here by Kallas.
Fulton has hold of Kallas's hands but Kallas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tavaris Fulton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arnold Kallas!
Arnold Kallas very nearly forgot to thank PEAK amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Tavaris Fulton was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not happy about it, but I'll get back in the gym in the next few days. I want to fight again as soon as I can. That's what I do. I fight for the fans as often as I can. Thank you!'. |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Finals
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardin moves forwards but Fulton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fulton throws a hook but Ardin avoids it easily.#KD2#
Fulton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ardin sprawling to the canvas! Ardin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fulton finish him?!
#ROC2#Ardin is rocked!
Ardin darts in looking for a takedown but Fulton gets double underhooks and turns Ardin into the cage.
Oh Ardin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fulton sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ardin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ardin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tavaris Fulton!
A very excited looking Tavaris Fulton 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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